Chicken seekh kebab vs grilled fish: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick grilled fish; 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 | Grilled fish |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 2 seekh | 150 g |
| Calories | 227 kcal | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 24 g | 23 g |
| Carbs | 2 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 13 g | 10 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 10.7 g | 12.5 g |
| Calories from fat | 53% | 48% |
What the numbers say
- Chicken seekh kebab has 47 kcal more a serving than grilled fish. One serving of chicken seekh kebab has the calories of about 1.3 servings of grilled fish.
- Protein is about the same (24 vs 23 g).
- For protein per calorie, grilled fish wins with 12.5 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Grilled fish, 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.