Chicken keema vs chicken tikka masala: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick chicken tikka masala; for muscle gain chicken tikka masala does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Chicken keema | Chicken tikka masala |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 180 g | 1 katori · 200 g |
| Calories | 286 kcal | 276 kcal |
| Protein | 26 g | 29 g |
| Carbs | 8 g | 5 g |
| Fat | 16 g | 15 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 9 g | 10.4 g |
| Calories from fat | 52% | 50% |
What the numbers say
- Calories are close: 286 vs 276 kcal a serving.
- Chicken tikka masala has more protein: 29 g vs 26 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 tikka masala, 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.