Chicken 65 vs chicken keema: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick chicken keema; for muscle gain chicken 65 does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Chicken 65 | Chicken keema |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate · 150 g | 1 katori · 180 g |
| Calories | 341 kcal | 286 kcal |
| Protein | 30 g | 26 g |
| Carbs | 12 g | 8 g |
| Fat | 19 g | 16 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 8.7 g | 9 g |
| Calories from fat | 51% | 52% |
What the numbers say
- Chicken 65 has 55 kcal more a serving than chicken keema. One serving of chicken 65 has the calories of about 1.2 servings of chicken keema.
- Chicken 65 has more protein: 30 g vs 26 g.
- For protein per calorie, chicken keema wins with 9 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Chicken keema, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Chicken 65, 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.