Chicken biryani vs veg biryani: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick chicken biryani; for muscle gain chicken biryani does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Chicken biryani | Veg biryani |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate | 1 plate |
| Calories | 561 kcal | 401 kcal |
| Protein | 26 g | 8 g |
| Carbs | 62 g | 65 g |
| Fat | 23 g | 11 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 4.6 g | 2 g |
| Calories from fat | 37% | 26% |
What the numbers say
- Chicken biryani has 160 kcal more a serving than veg biryani. One serving of chicken biryani has the calories of about 1.4 servings of veg biryani.
- Chicken biryani has more protein: 26 g vs 8 g.
- For protein per calorie, chicken biryani wins with 4.6 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: chicken biryani is non-veg and veg biryani is vegetarian.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Chicken biryani, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Chicken biryani, 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.