Egg white omelette vs tandoori chicken: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick egg white omelette; for muscle gain tandoori chicken does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Egg white omelette | Tandoori chicken |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 3 egg whites | 2 leg pieces |
| Calories | 85 kcal | 423 kcal |
| Protein | 11 g | 39 g |
| Carbs | 2 g | 2 g |
| Fat | 3 g | 30 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 13.1 g | 9.2 g |
| Calories from fat | 32% | 64% |
What the numbers say
- Tandoori chicken has 338 kcal more a serving than egg white omelette. One serving of tandoori chicken has the calories of about 5 servings of egg white omelette.
- Tandoori chicken has more protein: 39 g vs 11 g.
- For protein per calorie, egg white omelette wins with 13.1 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: egg white omelette is eggetarian and tandoori chicken is non-veg.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Egg white omelette, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Tandoori 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.