Chicken hakka noodles vs chicken shawarma: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick chicken hakka noodles; for muscle gain chicken shawarma does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Chicken hakka noodles | Chicken shawarma |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate | 1 roll |
| Calories | 458 kcal | 476 kcal |
| Protein | 23 g | 24 g |
| Carbs | 58 g | 46 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 22 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 5.1 g | 5 g |
| Calories from fat | 29% | 41% |
What the numbers say
- Chicken shawarma has 18 kcal more a serving than chicken hakka noodles. One serving of chicken shawarma has the calories of about 1 servings of chicken hakka noodles.
- Protein is about the same (23 vs 24 g).
- For protein per calorie, chicken hakka noodles wins with 5.1 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Chicken hakka noodles, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Chicken shawarma, 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.