Chilli chicken vs palak chicken: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick palak chicken; for muscle gain chilli chicken does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Chilli chicken | Palak chicken |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate · 200 g | 1 katori · 200 g |
| Calories | 354 kcal | 323 kcal |
| Protein | 30 g | 26 g |
| Carbs | 16 g | 7 g |
| Fat | 19 g | 22 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 8.4 g | 8.1 g |
| Calories from fat | 48% | 62% |
What the numbers say
- Chilli chicken has 31 kcal more a serving than palak chicken. One serving of chilli chicken has the calories of about 1.1 servings of palak chicken.
- Chilli chicken has more protein: 30 g vs 26 g.
- For protein per calorie, chilli chicken wins with 8.4 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Palak chicken, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Chilli chicken, 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.