Chicken seekh kebab vs mutton seekh kebab: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick chicken seekh kebab; for muscle gain chicken seekh kebab does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Chicken seekh kebab | Mutton seekh kebab |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 2 seekh | 2 seekh |
| Calories | 227 kcal | 311 kcal |
| Protein | 24 g | 22 g |
| Carbs | 2 g | 2 g |
| Fat | 13 g | 23 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 10.7 g | 7 g |
| Calories from fat | 53% | 68% |
What the numbers say
- Mutton seekh kebab has 84 kcal more a serving than chicken seekh kebab. One serving of mutton seekh kebab has the calories of about 1.4 servings of chicken seekh kebab.
- Chicken seekh kebab has more protein: 24 g vs 22 g.
- For protein per calorie, chicken seekh kebab wins with 10.7 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Chicken seekh kebab, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Chicken seekh kebab, 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.