Pav Bhaji vs Tandoori Chicken
Per 100 g, Pav Bhaji has 133 kcal and 2.7 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 | Pav Bhaji | Tandoori Chicken | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories Fewer calories for the same weight | 133 kcal | 130 kcal | about the same |
| Protein More protein helps with fullness and muscle | 2.7 g | 18.7 g better | 86% |
| Carbs Lower carbs suits low-carb and diabetic diets | 15 g | 2 g better | 87% |
| Fat Lower fat means lower calorie density | 6.7 g | 5.3 g better | 21% |
| Fiber More fibre improves fullness and digestion | 1.3 g better | 0.3 g | 77% |
| Sugar Less sugar means a gentler blood-sugar response | 2 g | 0.7 g better | 65% |
Which is better for weight loss?
Too close to call
Pav Bhaji and Tandoori Chicken land within a few percent of each other on calories (133 vs 130 kcal per 100 g), so neither has a real edge. Pick on fibre and protein instead: Pav Bhaji carries more fibre.
Which is better for muscle gain?
Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori Chicken is the stronger protein source, with 18.7 g per 100 g against 2.7 g for Pav Bhaji. To match that from Pav Bhaji you would have to eat roughly 6.9 times the volume, which is usually the limiting factor when you are trying to hit a protein target.
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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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