Chicken Tikka vs Yakitori
Full nutrition facts, calorie comparison, and health verdict — per 100g
PakistaniBBQ and Grilled Foods
Chicken Tikka
142
kcal per 100g
Boneless chicken chunks marinated in spiced yogurt and grilled until charred. The Pakistani version of tikka is spicier than Indian counterparts, with more charring from charcoal grills.
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Yakitori
173
kcal per 100g
Japanese grilled chicken skewers with sweet soy tare sauce.
View full nutrition pageMacronutrient Comparisonper 100g
ProteinDifference: +54.5%
Chicken Tikka
34g
Yakitori
22g
CarbohydratesDifference: -40.0%
Chicken Tikka
6g
Yakitori
10g
FatDifference: +16.7%
Chicken Tikka
14g
Yakitori
12g
FiberDifference: —
Chicken Tikka
1g
Yakitori
0g
Complete Nutrition Factsper 100g
| Nutrient | Chicken Tikka | Yakitori | Diff | Better |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 142kcal | 173kcal | -17.9% | Chicken Tikka |
| Protein | 34g | 22g | +54.5% | Chicken Tikka |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 10g | -40.0% | — |
| Fat | 14g | 12g | +16.7% | — |
| Fiber | 1g | 0g | — | Chicken Tikka |
| Sugar | 3g | 8g | -62.5% | Chicken Tikka |
| Sodium | 560mg | 620mg | -9.7% | Chicken Tikka |
| Iron | 1.8mg | — | — | Chicken Tikka |
| Calcium | 32mg | — | — | Chicken Tikka |
| Potassium | 500mg | — | — | Chicken Tikka |
Health Verdict
For Weight Loss
Chicken Tikka is better for weight loss with 142 kcal/100g vs 173 kcal in Yakitori.
Chicken Tikka wins
For Muscle Building
Chicken Tikka has more protein at 34g/100g vs 22g in Yakitori.
Chicken Tikka wins
For Heart Health
Chicken Tikka has lower sodium (560mg) making it better for heart health.
Chicken Tikka wins
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