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Catla fish curry
One serving of Catla fish curry — 1 katori (100 g fish + gravy) — comes to 182 kcal, 18.6 g protein, 3.8 g carbs and 10.3 g fat. Scaled to 100 g it works out to 101 kcal and 10.3 g protein, which makes it a moderate protein source for a fish & seafood item. That single serving is about 12.1% of a 1,500 kcal day and 9.1% of a 2,000 kcal day, so it can carry real weight in a protein-focused plan without much extra planning.
Walking off Catla fish curry takes roughly 4,550 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 ₹35 a serving it costs about ₹37.6 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. It's a genuinely high-protein choice for its calories.
If you want variety without changing the macros much, the closest swaps in the fish & seafood category are Fish curry (Kerala/coastal, coconut), Fish tikka (tandoor), Pomfret fry (tawa), Prawn curry — 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 (100 g fish + gravy)) | 182 | 18.6 | 3.8 | 10.3 |
| 2 servings | 364 | 37.2 | 7.6 | 20.6 |
| Per 100 g | 101 | 10.3 | 2.1 | 5.7 |
In a day's calorie budget
| Daily target | Share of the day | ₹ per 20 g protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1,500 kcal | 12.1% | ₹37.6 |
| 2,000 kcal | 9.1% |
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Questions people ask
- How many calories are in Catla fish curry?
- One serving (1 katori (100 g fish + gravy)) has 182 kcal, 18.6 g protein, 3.8 g carbs and 10.3 g fat. Per 100 g that's 101 kcal and 10.3 g protein.
- Is Catla fish curry good for weight loss?
- On its own, no single food determines fat loss or gain — your total daily calories do. A serving of Catla fish curry is about 12.1% 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 Catla fish curry?
- Roughly 4,550 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.