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Chicken keema matar
One serving of Chicken keema matar — 1 katori — comes to 197 kcal, 12.6 g protein, 9.3 g carbs and 12.2 g fat. Scaled to 100 g it works out to 131 kcal and 8.4 g protein, which makes it a moderate protein source for a chicken item. That single serving is about 13.1% of a 1,500 kcal day and 9.9% of a 2,000 kcal day, so it's more of a filler than a target-hitter on protein without much extra planning.
Walking off Chicken keema matar takes roughly 4,925 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 ₹55.6 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 chicken category are Butter chicken, Chicken 65 (deep fried), Chicken biryani, Chicken breast, grilled/boiled (skinless) — 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) | 197 | 12.6 | 9.3 | 12.2 |
| 2 servings | 394 | 25.2 | 18.6 | 24.4 |
| Per 100 g | 131 | 8.4 | 6.2 | 8.1 |
In a day's calorie budget
| Daily target | Share of the day | ₹ per 20 g protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1,500 kcal | 13.1% | ₹55.6 |
| 2,000 kcal | 9.9% |
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Questions people ask
- How many calories are in Chicken keema matar?
- One serving (1 katori) has 197 kcal, 12.6 g protein, 9.3 g carbs and 12.2 g fat. Per 100 g that's 131 kcal and 8.4 g protein.
- Is Chicken keema matar good for weight loss?
- On its own, no single food determines fat loss or gain — your total daily calories do. A serving of Chicken keema matar is about 13.1% 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 Chicken keema matar?
- Roughly 4,925 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.