Bisi bele bath vs chicken biryani: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick chicken biryani; for muscle gain chicken biryani does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Bisi bele bath | Chicken biryani |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate | 1 plate |
| Calories | 320 kcal | 561 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g | 26 g |
| Carbs | 51 g | 62 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 23 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.8 g | 4.6 g |
| Calories from fat | 25% | 37% |
What the numbers say
- Chicken biryani has 241 kcal more a serving than bisi bele bath. One serving of chicken biryani has the calories of about 1.8 servings of bisi bele bath.
- Chicken biryani has more protein: 26 g vs 9 g.
- For protein per calorie, chicken biryani wins with 4.6 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: bisi bele bath is vegetarian and chicken biryani is non-veg.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Chicken biryani, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Chicken biryani, because it brings more protein a serving.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.