Chicken 65 vs chicken shawarma: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick chicken 65; 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 shawarma |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate · 150 g | 1 roll |
| Calories | 341 kcal | 476 kcal |
| Protein | 30 g | 24 g |
| Carbs | 12 g | 46 g |
| Fat | 19 g | 22 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 8.7 g | 5 g |
| Calories from fat | 51% | 41% |
What the numbers say
- Chicken shawarma has 135 kcal more a serving than chicken 65. One serving of chicken shawarma has the calories of about 1.4 servings of chicken 65.
- Chicken 65 has more protein: 30 g vs 24 g.
- For protein per calorie, chicken 65 wins with 8.7 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Chicken 65, 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.