Rohu Fish vs Chicken Breast

Per 100 g, Rohu Fish has 129 kcal and Chicken Breast has 165 kcal. A typical serving of Rohu Fish (1 piece, 120 g) has 155 kcal and 28.8 g protein, and a typical serving of Chicken Breast (1 piece, 100 g) has 165 kcal and 31 g protein.

The verdict

Better for weight loss

Rohu Fish

Rohu Fish has 129 kcal per 100 g against 165 kcal for Chicken Breast, so you get a bigger portion for the same calories.

More protein per calorie

Tie

Per calorie they are close: 18.6 g vs 18.8 g protein per 100 kcal (24 g vs 31 g per 100 g). That is a strong protein-to-calorie ratio for building or keeping muscle.

More fibre per calorie

Tie

Both are low in fibre (0 g vs 0 g per 100 g). Add vegetables or salad to the meal.

Bottom line

For weight loss, Rohu Fish is the lighter pick. Both can fit a healthy Indian diet in sensible portions. What matters most is your total daily calories and protein, not any single food.

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 gRohu FishChicken Breast
Calories129 kcal165 kcal
Protein24 g31 g
Carbohydrates0 g0 g
Fat3.2 g3.6 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Sugar0 g0 g
Sodium65 mg74 mg
Calcium180 mg15 mg
Iron1.1 mg1 mg
Potassium380 mg256 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Gold marks the better value for a typical fat-loss or general-health goal. Per 100 g of the ready-to-eat form. Sources: INDB, IFCT 2017 (NIN-ICMR) and USDA FoodData Central. Values vary with recipe and portion.

Per typical serving

Rohu Fish, 1 piece (120 g)

155 kcal

28.8 g protein · 0 g carbs · 3.8 g fat · 0 g fibre

100 kcal = about 78 g

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Chicken Breast, 1 piece (100 g)

165 kcal

31 g protein · 0 g carbs · 3.6 g fat · 0 g fibre

100 kcal = about 61 g

Full nutrition for Chicken Breast →

Vitamins and minerals

  • Rohu Fish has 12x the calcium of Chicken Breast (180 vs 15 mg per 100 g).

How we pick a winner

  • Weight loss: fewer calories per 100 g wins when the gap is 10% or more, unless the other food gives at least 1.5x the protein and fibre per calorie. When calories are close, more protein and fibre per calorie wins.
  • Protein: more protein per 100 kcal, which is what counts when you are on a calorie budget.
  • Fibre: more fibre per 100 kcal.

Frequently asked questions

Which has more calories, Rohu Fish or Chicken Breast?

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Chicken Breast has more: 165 kcal per 100 g against 129 kcal. A typical serving of Rohu Fish (1 piece, 120 g) has 155 kcal and 28.8 g protein, and a typical serving of Chicken Breast (1 piece, 100 g) has 165 kcal and 31 g protein.

Is Rohu Fish or Chicken Breast better for weight loss?

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Rohu Fish. Rohu Fish has 129 kcal per 100 g against 165 kcal for Chicken Breast, so you get a bigger portion for the same calories. Weight loss comes from your total daily calorie deficit, so either can fit in the right portion.

Which has more protein, Rohu Fish or Chicken Breast?

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Per calorie they are close: 18.6 g vs 18.8 g protein per 100 kcal (24 g vs 31 g per 100 g). That is a strong protein-to-calorie ratio for building or keeping muscle.

How much Rohu Fish and Chicken Breast equals 100 calories?

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About 78 g of Rohu Fish or 61 g of Chicken Breast gives you 100 kcal.

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