Is whey shake (with water) good for weight loss?
Yes. It is one of the better picks. One serving (1 scoop) has 120 kcal and 24 g protein.
120kcal
24 gprotein
3 gcarbs
2 gfat
Why
- 20 g protein per 100 kcal (high; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 120 kcal a serving is 7% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 24 g is 20% of 120 g protein.
The portion to aim for
2 scoops keeps it to 240 kcal with 48 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 scoop | 120 | 24 g |
| 2 scoops | 240 | 48 g |
Pair it with
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Sprouts salad152 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Tofu bhurji163 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g