Chicken 65 vs chilli chicken: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick chicken 65; for muscle gain chilli chicken does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Chicken 65 | Chilli chicken |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate · 150 g | 1 plate · 200 g |
| Calories | 341 kcal | 354 kcal |
| Protein | 30 g | 30 g |
| Carbs | 12 g | 16 g |
| Fat | 19 g | 19 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 8.7 g | 8.4 g |
| Calories from fat | 51% | 48% |
What the numbers say
- Calories are close: 341 vs 354 kcal a serving.
- Protein is about the same (30 vs 30 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: Chilli chicken, 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.