Chicken tikka masala vs Wiener schnitzel: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: chicken tikka masala scores 46/100 and Wiener schnitzel 46/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Chicken tikka masala
134 kcal per 100 g. 1 serving (curry only): 350 g
Wiener schnitzel
251 kcal per 100 g. 1 schnitzel: 185 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesChicken tikka masala134 vs 251 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinWiener schnitzel11 vs 22 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1.1 vs 0.8 g per 100 g
- Less sugarWiener schnitzel3 vs 1 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even300 vs 275 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatWiener schnitzel3.1 vs 2.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Chicken tikka masala, 100 g | Wiener schnitzel, 100 g | Chicken tikka masala, 350 g | Wiener schnitzel, 185 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 134 kcal | 251 kcal | 469 kcal | 464 kcal |
| Protein | 11 g | 22 g | 39 g | 41 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.5 g | 14 g | 19 g | 26 g |
| Sugars | 3 g | 1 g | 10 g | 1.8 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 0.8 g | 4 g | 1.4 g |
| Fat | 7.8 g | 12 g | 27 g | 22 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.1 g | 2.1 g | 11 g | 3.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 4.7 mg | 1.1 mg | 17 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin A | 64 µg | 22 µg | 223 µg | 40 µg |
| Potassium | 300 mg | 275 mg | 1051 mg | 509 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg | 1.8 mg | 3.5 mg | 3.3 mg |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 37 mg | 137 mg | 68 mg |
| Magnesium | 24 mg | 33 mg | 85 mg | 61 mg |
| Sodium | 279 mg | 397 mg | 976 mg | 735 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.