Lamb vs Tandoori Chicken
Per 100 g, Lamb has 164 kcal and 21.4 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 | Lamb | Tandoori Chicken | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories Fewer calories for the same weight | 164 kcal | 130 kcal better | 21% |
| Protein More protein helps with fullness and muscle | 21.4 g better | 18.7 g | 13% |
| Carbs Lower carbs suits low-carb and diabetic diets | 0 g better | 2 g | 100% |
| Fat Lower fat means lower calorie density | 8.7 g | 5.3 g better | 39% |
| 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?
Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori Chicken is the lighter choice at 130 kcal per 100 g against 164 for Lamb — about 21% fewer calories for the same weight on your plate. That does not make Lamb a bad food; it means the portion has to be smaller to fit the same calorie budget.
Which is better for muscle gain?
Lamb
Lamb is the stronger protein source, with 21.4 g per 100 g against 18.7 g for Tandoori Chicken. To match that from Tandoori Chicken you would have to eat roughly 1.1 times the volume, which is usually the limiting factor when you are trying to hit a protein target. Worth noting the trade-off: Tandoori Chicken is more efficient per calorie (14.4 g of protein per 100 kcal against 13 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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