Fish tikka vs masala omelette: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick fish tikka; for muscle gain fish tikka does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Fish tikka | Masala omelette |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 6 pieces · 150 g | 2 eggs |
| Calories | 198 kcal | 194 kcal |
| Protein | 23 g | 13 g |
| Carbs | 2 g | 2 g |
| Fat | 10 g | 15 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 11.8 g | 6.8 g |
| Calories from fat | 47% | 70% |
What the numbers say
- Calories are close: 198 vs 194 kcal a serving.
- Fish tikka has more protein: 23 g vs 13 g.
- For protein per calorie, fish tikka wins with 11.8 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: fish tikka is non-veg and masala omelette is eggetarian.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Fish tikka, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Fish 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.