Chicken 65 vs chicken tikka masala: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick chicken tikka masala; 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 tikka masala |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate · 150 g | 1 katori · 200 g |
| Calories | 341 kcal | 276 kcal |
| Protein | 30 g | 29 g |
| Carbs | 12 g | 5 g |
| Fat | 19 g | 15 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 8.7 g | 10.4 g |
| Calories from fat | 51% | 50% |
What the numbers say
- Chicken 65 has 65 kcal more a serving than chicken tikka masala. One serving of chicken 65 has the calories of about 1.2 servings of chicken tikka masala.
- Protein is about the same (30 vs 29 g).
- For protein per calorie, chicken tikka masala wins with 10.4 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Chicken tikka masala, 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.