Chicken biryani vs mutton biryani: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick chicken biryani; for muscle gain mutton biryani does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Chicken biryani | Mutton biryani |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate | 1 plate |
| Calories | 561 kcal | 575 kcal |
| Protein | 26 g | 26 g |
| Carbs | 62 g | 62 g |
| Fat | 23 g | 24 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 4.6 g | 4.5 g |
| Calories from fat | 37% | 38% |
What the numbers say
- Calories are close: 561 vs 575 kcal a serving.
- Protein is about the same (26 vs 26 g).
- For protein per calorie, chicken biryani wins with 4.6 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Chicken biryani, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Mutton biryani, because it brings more energy for training with similar protein.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.