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Soya Chunks (cooked, 50g dry) macros

Per 50 g dry (50g): 170 kcal, 26g protein · 17g carbs · 0.5g fat · 7g fiber.

PER SERVING
Calories170 kcal
Protein26 g
Carbs17 g
Fat0.5 g
Fiber7 g

1 50 g dry50g

PER 100g
Calories340 kcal
Protein52 g
Carbs34 g
Fat1 g
Fiber14 g

Useful for portioning to your daily targets.

How Indian lifters actually use Soya Chunks (cooked, 50g dry)

Every gram of protein you can source from real food beats a scoop. Weigh raw when you can — a '150g chicken' portion at a restaurant is often 90g cooked. Protein-forward — treat it as one of your daily protein anchors. The dish is most common in all kitchens, but works anywhere in India — the ingredients are pantry-standard.

Where it fits in your day

Spread across 3–4 meals to keep muscle-protein synthesis triggered every 3–4 hours. Best slots for Soya Chunks (cooked, 50g dry): breakfast, post-workout, and dinner. Don't stack all your daily protein into one meal — you cap absorption around 40–50g per sitting.

Cost & convenience (India)

High protein density (52g/100g). In India, this makes it one of the more cost-effective ways to hit daily protein — cheaper per gram than most imported whey brands. Buy in bulk and store correctly to bring the cost down further.

Common myths

"You need 2× the protein if you lift" — the evidence caps out around 1.6–2.2g/kg bodyweight. Anything above that is expensive urine.

Similar protein sources

Same category — swap based on availability, taste, or macro fit.

Paneer Tikka
320 kcal · 22g protein
Paneer Butter Masala
380 kcal · 14g protein
Matar Paneer
300 kcal · 13g protein
Egg White (boiled)
17 kcal · 3.6g protein
Anda Bhurji (2 eggs)
240 kcal · 14g protein
Egg Curry (2 eggs)
280 kcal · 16g protein

Great pairings

Build a complete plate around Soya Chunks (cooked, 50g dry) with these:

Puri
100 kcal · 2g protein
Bhatura
290 kcal · 6g protein
Veg Pulao
280 kcal · 6g protein
Veg Biryani
420 kcal · 10g protein
Chicken Biryani
540 kcal · 28g protein
Lemon Rice
260 kcal · 5g protein

Meal plans that use Soya Chunks (cooked, 50g dry)

Prebuilt Indian meal plans where this food fits naturally — pick the goal and diet that matches yours.

2800 kcal Non-Veg — Muscle Gain
This food fits the protein anchor slot
1800 kcal Non-Veg — Fat Loss
High protein, low kcal — perfect deficit fit
2000 kcal Cut — Non-Veg
Curated Indian cutting plan

Train while you eat this

Nutrition without a program is a slow leak. Pair your food with a workout that matches the goal:

4-Day Upper/Lower — Recomp
Balanced program with core accessories
3-Day Full Body — Fat Loss
Compound-heavy, core baked in

Frequently asked

Is Soya Chunks (cooked, 50g dry) good for weight loss?

Yes if it fits your calorie budget — no food causes or prevents weight loss on its own. One 50 g dry costs you 170 kcal; slot it into a daily deficit and it works fine.

How much Soya Chunks (cooked, 50g dry) should I eat per day?

Depends on your goal and total calorie target. A lifter cutting on 1800–2000 kcal typically uses 1–2 servings; someone bulking on 2800+ can comfortably fit 3+. Weigh, don't eyeball.

Is Soya Chunks (cooked, 50g dry) high in protein?

Yes — it's protein-dominant at 52g per 100g. Use it as one of your protein anchors for the day.

Can I eat Soya Chunks (cooked, 50g dry) pre or post workout?

Yes — protein post-workout is a good habit. Pre-workout, keep the portion smaller so digestion doesn't compete with training intensity.

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