Chicken tikka vs masala omelette: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick chicken tikka; for muscle gain chicken tikka does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Chicken tikka | Masala omelette |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 6 pieces · 150 g | 2 eggs |
| Calories | 243 kcal | 194 kcal |
| Protein | 35 g | 13 g |
| Carbs | 2 g | 2 g |
| Fat | 10 g | 15 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 14.6 g | 6.8 g |
| Calories from fat | 39% | 70% |
What the numbers say
- Chicken tikka has 49 kcal more a serving than masala omelette. One serving of chicken tikka has the calories of about 1.3 servings of masala omelette.
- Chicken tikka has more protein: 35 g vs 13 g.
- For protein per calorie, chicken tikka wins with 14.6 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: chicken tikka is non-veg and masala omelette is eggetarian.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Chicken tikka, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Chicken 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.