Chicken malai tikka vs mutton seekh kebab: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick chicken malai tikka; for muscle gain chicken malai tikka does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Chicken malai tikka | Mutton seekh kebab |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 6 pieces · 150 g | 2 seekh |
| Calories | 305 kcal | 311 kcal |
| Protein | 37 g | 22 g |
| Carbs | 1 g | 2 g |
| Fat | 17 g | 23 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 12 g | 7 g |
| Calories from fat | 50% | 68% |
What the numbers say
- Calories are close: 305 vs 311 kcal a serving.
- Chicken malai tikka has more protein: 37 g vs 22 g.
- For protein per calorie, chicken malai tikka wins with 12 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Chicken malai tikka, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Chicken malai tikka, 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.