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Butter chicken
One serving of Butter chicken — 1 katori — comes to 206 kcal, 16.4 g protein, 5.6 g carbs and 13.1 g fat. Scaled to 100 g it works out to 137 kcal and 10.9 g protein, which makes it a moderate protein source for a chicken item. That single serving is about 13.7% of a 1,500 kcal day and 10.3% of a 2,000 kcal day, so it can carry real weight in a protein-focused plan without much extra planning.
Walking off Butter chicken takes roughly 5,150 steps, using the rough approximation of 0.04 kcal burned per step (a population-average estimate for a moderate walking pace, not a personalised number). At ₹260 a serving it costs about ₹317.1 for every 20 g of protein it delivers, which is a mid-to-high price for protein compared with dal, eggs or soya chunks. It fits a non-vegetarian diet. It works at lunch and dinner.
If you want variety without changing the macros much, the closest swaps in the chicken category are Chicken 65 (deep fried), Chicken biryani, Chicken breast, grilled/boiled (skinless), Chicken curry (home, curry cut) — each keeps a similar role on the plate while shifting the exact protein-to-carb balance a little.
Per portion vs per 100 g
| Amount | kcal | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (1 katori) | 206 | 16.4 | 5.6 | 13.1 |
| 2 servings | 412 | 32.8 | 11.2 | 26.2 |
| Per 100 g | 137 | 10.9 | 3.7 | 8.7 |
In a day's calorie budget
| Daily target | Share of the day | ₹ per 20 g protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1,500 kcal | 13.7% | ₹317.1 |
| 2,000 kcal | 10.3% |
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Questions people ask
- How many calories are in Butter chicken?
- One serving (1 katori) has 206 kcal, 16.4 g protein, 5.6 g carbs and 13.1 g fat. Per 100 g that's 137 kcal and 10.9 g protein.
- Is Butter chicken good for weight loss?
- On its own, no single food determines fat loss or gain — your total daily calories do. A serving of Butter chicken is about 13.7% of a 1,500 kcal day, so it fits a fat-loss plan as long as the rest of the day is accounted for.
- How much walking burns off Butter chicken?
- Roughly 5,150 steps, using the approximation of about 0.04 kcal burned per step at a moderate walking pace — a rough population-average estimate, not personalised to your body weight or pace.