Chicken hakka noodles vs chicken lollipop: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick chicken lollipop; for muscle gain chicken hakka noodles does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Chicken hakka noodles | Chicken lollipop |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate | 4 pieces |
| Calories | 458 kcal | 404 kcal |
| Protein | 23 g | 24 g |
| Carbs | 58 g | 11 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 30 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 5.1 g | 6 g |
| Calories from fat | 29% | 66% |
What the numbers say
- Chicken hakka noodles has 54 kcal more a serving than chicken lollipop. One serving of chicken hakka noodles has the calories of about 1.1 servings of chicken lollipop.
- Protein is about the same (23 vs 24 g).
- For protein per calorie, chicken lollipop wins with 6 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Chicken lollipop, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Chicken hakka noodles, 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.