Chicken hakka noodles vs chicken momos: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick chicken momos; 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 momos |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate | 6 pieces |
| Calories | 458 kcal | 321 kcal |
| Protein | 23 g | 18 g |
| Carbs | 58 g | 46 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 7 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 5.1 g | 5.7 g |
| Calories from fat | 29% | 19% |
What the numbers say
- Chicken hakka noodles has 137 kcal more a serving than chicken momos. One serving of chicken hakka noodles has the calories of about 1.4 servings of chicken momos.
- Chicken hakka noodles has more protein: 23 g vs 18 g.
- For protein per calorie, chicken momos wins with 5.7 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Chicken momos, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Chicken hakka noodles, 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.