Bombay Duck vs Tandoori Chicken
Per 100 g, Bombay Duck has 69 kcal and 13.5 g protein, while Tandoori Chicken has 130 kcal and 18.7 g protein.
Nutrition compared, per 100 g
Both foods are shown per 100 g so the numbers are directly comparable. A single serving of each is a different size, so serving-for-serving figures would not tell you much.
| Nutrient | Bombay Duck | Tandoori Chicken | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories Fewer calories for the same weight | 69 kcal better | 130 kcal | 47% |
| Protein More protein helps with fullness and muscle | 13.5 g | 18.7 g better | 28% |
| Carbs Lower carbs suits low-carb and diabetic diets | 0 g better | 2 g | 100% |
| Fat Lower fat means lower calorie density | 1 g better | 5.3 g | 81% |
| Fiber More fibre improves fullness and digestion | 0 g | 0.3 g better | 100% |
| Sugar Less sugar means a gentler blood-sugar response | 0 g better | 0.7 g | 100% |
Which is better for weight loss?
Bombay Duck
Bombay Duck is the lighter choice at 69 kcal per 100 g against 130 for Tandoori Chicken — about 47% fewer calories for the same weight on your plate. That does not make Tandoori Chicken a bad food; it means the portion has to be smaller to fit the same calorie budget.
Which is better for muscle gain?
Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori Chicken is the stronger protein source, with 18.7 g per 100 g against 13.5 g for Bombay Duck. To match that from Bombay Duck you would have to eat roughly 1.4 times the volume, which is usually the limiting factor when you are trying to hit a protein target. Worth noting the trade-off: Bombay Duck is more efficient per calorie (19.6 g of protein per 100 kcal against 14.4 g), so it is the better pick if you are also holding calories down.
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Data source: nutrition values are drawn from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB), Vijayakumar et al., Curr Dev Nutr 2024;8(7):103790, used under CC BY 4.0, and derived from the ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables. Values vary with recipe, oil used and regional style.
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