Is chicken lollipop good for weight loss?
Only now and then, in a small portion. One serving (4 pieces) has 404 kcal and 24 g protein.
404kcal
24 gprotein
11 gcarbs
30 gfat
Why
- 6 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 404 kcal a serving is 22% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 24 g is 20% of 120 g protein.
- Fat gives 66% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
2 pieces keeps it to 202 kcal with 12 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 2 pieces | 202 | 12 g |
| 4 pieces | 404 | 24 g |
| 6 pieces | 605 | 36 g |
More protein per calorie in chicken dishes
- Chicken soup105 kcal · 12 g protein · 1 bowl
- Chicken tikka masala276 kcal · 29 g protein · 1 katori · 200 g
- Chicken keema286 kcal · 26 g protein · 1 katori · 180 g
Pair it with
- Whey shake (with water)120 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 scoop
- Grilled chicken breast225 kcal · 35 g protein · 150 g cooked
- Chicken tikka243 kcal · 35 g protein · 6 pieces · 150 g