Chicken lollipop vs kerala chicken stew: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick chicken lollipop; for muscle gain kerala chicken stew does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Chicken lollipop | Kerala chicken stew |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 4 pieces | 1 katori · 200 g |
| Calories | 404 kcal | 429 kcal |
| Protein | 24 g | 25 g |
| Carbs | 11 g | 12 g |
| Fat | 30 g | 32 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 6 g | 5.9 g |
| Calories from fat | 66% | 67% |
What the numbers say
- Kerala chicken stew has 25 kcal more a serving than chicken lollipop. One serving of kerala chicken stew has the calories of about 1.1 servings of chicken lollipop.
- Protein is about the same (24 vs 25 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: Kerala chicken stew, 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.