Calories in Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori Chicken has about 175 calories per 1 piece (100 g), with 25 g protein, 2 g carbs and 8 g fat. Per 100 g it has 175 kcal.

Featured in: High-Protein Non-Veg Foods

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High protein
175kcal
Calories · 1 piece (100 g)
25g
Protein · 1 piece (100 g)
2g
Carbs · 1 piece (100 g)
8g
Fat · 1 piece (100 g)
Carbs 4%Protein 56%Fat 40%share of calories

Tandoori Chicken calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 piece (100 g)175 kcal25 g2 g8 g
100 g175 kcal25 g2 g8 g

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Tandoori Chicken nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 g
Calories175 kcal
Protein25 g
Carbohydrates2 g
Fat8 g
Fibre0.5 g
Sugar1.5 g
Sodium400 mg
Calcium40 mg
Iron1.3 mg
Potassium300 mg
Vitamin C1 mg

Source: Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB). Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Tandoori Chicken healthy?

  • ●Tandoori Chicken is moderately calorie-dense at 175 kcal per 100 g. About 4% of its calories come from carbs, 56% from protein and 40% from fat.
  • ●For fat loss the protein helps keep you full and protects muscle while you're in a calorie deficit. Just watch the cooking oil.
  • ●With 25 g protein in 1 piece (100 g), it makes a solid contribution to a muscle-building day. Most active adults aim for about 1.6 g protein per kg of body weight.

To burn it off: 1 piece (100 g) (175 kcal) takes about 35 min of brisk walking or 16 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Tandoori Chicken: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Tandoori Chicken?

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One serving of Tandoori Chicken, 1 piece (100 g), has roughly 175 calories, with 25 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates, 8 g fat and 0.5 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Tandoori Chicken?

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100 g of Tandoori Chicken has 175 kcal, with 25 g protein, 2 g carbs, 8 g fat, 0.5 g fibre and 1.5 g sugar.

How much protein is in Tandoori Chicken?

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Tandoori Chicken has 25 g protein per 100 g (25 g in 1 piece (100 g)). Protein provides about 56% of its calories.

Is Tandoori Chicken good for weight loss?

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It can be. It gets 56% of its calories from protein, which keeps you full and protects muscle in a calorie deficit. Keep the added oil low.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Tandoori Chicken?

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Burning roughly 175 kcal takes about 35 minutes of brisk walking or 16 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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