Chicken seekh kebab vs egg bhurji: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick chicken seekh kebab; for muscle gain chicken seekh kebab does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Chicken seekh kebab | Egg bhurji |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 2 seekh | 2 eggs |
| Calories | 227 kcal | 200 kcal |
| Protein | 24 g | 13 g |
| Carbs | 2 g | 4 g |
| Fat | 13 g | 15 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 10.7 g | 6.7 g |
| Calories from fat | 53% | 68% |
What the numbers say
- Chicken seekh kebab has 27 kcal more a serving than egg bhurji. One serving of chicken seekh kebab has the calories of about 1.1 servings of egg bhurji.
- Chicken seekh kebab has more protein: 24 g vs 13 g.
- For protein per calorie, chicken seekh kebab wins with 10.7 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: chicken seekh kebab is non-veg and egg bhurji is eggetarian.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Chicken seekh kebab, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Chicken seekh kebab, 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.