Per 1 katori (150g)
100kcal
Protein
2g
8% of energy
Carbs
11g
45% of energy
Fat
5g
46% of energy
Indian food · sabzis
Tinda
- Serving
- 1 katori · 150g
- Macro lead
- Fat-forward
- Region
- north
- Fiber / serving
- 3 g
Macros
Per-100g values are scaled from the serving weight in our food database.
| Nutrient | Per serving (150g) | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 100 kcal | 67 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g | 1.3 g |
| Carbs | 11 g | 7.3 g |
| Fat | 5 g | 3.3 g |
| Fiber | 3 g | 2 g |
How Indian lifters use Tinda
Sabzi micronutrients are the hidden lever most Indian lifters ignore — 2 cups a day covers most vitamin and fibre needs without touching a supplement. Fat-forward — a little goes a long way, especially on a cut. The dish is most common in north kitchens, but works anywhere in India — the ingredients are pantry-standard.
Where it fits in your day
Fat-dense foods sit heavy — keep them earlier in the day or on the meal furthest from training. Skip them in the pre-workout window; fat slows gastric emptying and can leave you sluggish under the bar.
Cost & convenience
Low protein density (1.3g/100g). Treat it as a carb, fat, or micronutrient food — not a protein anchor. Cost-per-gram of protein is high here; don't rely on it to hit your daily target.
Common myth
Food is neither "clean" nor "dirty" — it's kcal and macros. Track what's on the plate, adjust as your goal changes, and stop moralising your dinner.
Swaps & pairings
Similar sabzis
Aloo Gobi 180 kcal · 4g protein per servingAloo Matar 200 kcal · 5g protein per servingBhindi Masala 165 kcal · 3g protein per servingBaingan Bharta 150 kcal · 3g protein per servingPalak Sabzi 110 kcal · 4g protein per servingMixed Veg 150 kcal · 4g protein per serving
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Recomp ideas — Vegetarian
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Fat Loss ideas — Vegetarian
Goal × diet day of food ideas
~2400 kcal Recomp — Ovo-vegetarian
Example recomp day, eggs included
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Frequently asked
Is Tinda good for weight loss?
Yes if it fits your calorie budget — no food causes or prevents weight loss on its own. One 1 katori costs you 100 kcal; slot it into a daily deficit and it works fine.
How much Tinda 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 Tinda high in protein?
Not really — 1.3g per 100g. Treat it as a fat source and pair it with a dedicated protein anchor.
Can I eat Tinda pre or post workout?
Skip it in the pre-workout window — fat slows gastric emptying. Post-workout it's fine as part of a mixed meal.
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