Is ven pongal good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (1 katori · 200 g) has 293 kcal and 8 g protein.
293kcal
8 gprotein
41 gcarbs
11 gfat
Why
- 2.6 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 293 kcal a serving is 16% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 8 g is 7% of 120 g protein.
- It is mostly carbs (41 g), which is fine in a planned portion but easy to overeat.
The portion to aim for
1 katori keeps it to 293 kcal with 8 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 147 | 4 g |
| 1 katori | 293 | 8 g |
| 1½ katori | 440 | 12 g |
| 2 katori | 587 | 15 g |
More protein per calorie in rice and khichdi
- Moong dal khichdi271 kcal · 9 g protein · 1 katori · 200 g
Pair it with
- Whey shake (with water)120 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 scoop
- Whey shake with milk265 kcal · 32 g protein · 1 glass
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g