Mutton seekh kebab vs paneer tikka: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick mutton seekh kebab; for muscle gain paneer tikka does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Mutton seekh kebab | Paneer tikka |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 2 seekh | 6 pieces · 150 g |
| Calories | 311 kcal | 391 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g | 23 g |
| Carbs | 2 g | 6 g |
| Fat | 23 g | 31 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 7 g | 5.8 g |
| Calories from fat | 68% | 71% |
What the numbers say
- Paneer tikka has 80 kcal more a serving than mutton seekh kebab. One serving of paneer tikka has the calories of about 1.3 servings of mutton seekh kebab.
- Protein is about the same (22 vs 23 g).
- For protein per calorie, mutton seekh kebab wins with 7 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: mutton seekh kebab is non-veg and paneer tikka is vegetarian.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Mutton seekh kebab, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Paneer 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.