Mutton · 2 varieties featured
Mutton dishes
Mutton (goat) curries and mutton biryanis, from Lucknow's Awadhi biryani to Tamil Nadu's Ambur biryani. Compare each variety's weight-management rating, calories per serving and where to find it
The short answer
Across the 2 varieties of mutton dishes we compare, a serving has about 482 to 798 kcal: Lucknowi (Awadhi) biryani (mutton) is the lightest (about 482 kcal for 1 plate, about 330 g) and Ambur biryani (mutton) the heaviest (about 798 kcal for 1 plate, about 530 g). For weight management, Lucknowi (Awadhi) biryani (mutton) rates highest (2.5/5, moderate fit), judged on calories per gram, protein and fibre for the calories, and the size of a regular serving.
Reviewed by Deepu Oommen on 6 Nov 2026 · How we review
Average weight-management rating
Average of the 2 varieties, rounded to the nearest half star. Varieties range from 2.0 to 2.5.
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- Calories per serving
- 482 to 798 kcal
- Best for weight management
- Lucknowi (Awadhi) biryani (mutton) · 2.5/5
- Lightest
- Lucknowi (Awadhi) biryani (mutton) · 482 kcal
- Varieties compared
- 2
How many calories are in mutton dishes?
| Variety | Serving | Calories | For weight management |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknowi (Awadhi) biryani (mutton)1 plate (about 330 g) | 1 plate (about 330 g) | 482 kcal | 2.5/5 · Moderate fit |
| Ambur biryani (mutton)1 plate (about 530 g) | 1 plate (about 530 g) | 798 kcal | 2.0/5 · Limited fit |
Which mutton dish is best for weight management?
2.5 / 5Rated 2.5 out of 5. Moderate fit for weight managementHow this is worked out
- Calories per gram (35%)
- 1.46 kcal · 75/100
- Protein per 100 kcal (25%)
- 3.6 g · 36/100
- Fibre per 100 kcal (20%)
- 0.8 g · 25/100
- Portion (20%)
- 482 of 550 kcal (main meal) · 62/100
- Per 100 g
- 146.2 kcal · P 5.3 g · C 17 g · F 6.2 g
Score 52.7 of 100 = 2.5 stars. Calculated from a standard recipe using IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN) and USDA FoodData Central values. Source: Recipe: The Lucknow Cookbook (Aleph Book Company), Mutton Biryani, 2017.
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1 plate (about 330 g)
About 1 hr 30 min of brisk walking uses similar energy
2.0 / 5Rated 2 out of 5. Limited fit for weight managementHow this is worked out
- Calories per gram (35%)
- 1.50 kcal · 73/100
- Protein per 100 kcal (25%)
- 5.1 g · 51/100
- Fibre per 100 kcal (20%)
- 0.8 g · 27/100
- Portion (20%)
- 798 of 550 kcal (main meal) · 5/100
- Per 100 g
- 150.5 kcal · P 7.7 g · C 16.9 g · F 5.7 g
Score 44.8 of 100 = 2.0 stars. Calculated from a standard recipe using IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN) and USDA FoodData Central values. Source: Recipe: Sanjeev Kapoor, Ambur Biryani, 2017.
Find near you798 kcal
1 plate (about 530 g)
About 2 hr 30 min of brisk walking uses similar energy
Walking times are for a 70 kg adult at a brisk pace (about 5.6 km/h). Enter your weight in How much should I eat? to make them yours.
Walking energy: Compendium of Physical Activities, 2011. Calories are estimates; restaurant portions vary. Ratings scored on 2026-11-03.
Are mutton dishes good for weight management?
On average, the 2 varieties of mutton dishes we compare rate 2.0/5 (limited fit) for weight management, but they differ a lot. Lucknowi (Awadhi) biryani (mutton) is the better everyday choice; Ambur biryani (mutton) (2.0/5, limited fit) is better kept to a smaller portion or an occasional meal. Adding vegetables, dal or curd on the side and keeping to one serving matters as much as which variety you pick.
Common questions about mutton dishes
How many calories are in mutton dishes?
About 482 to 798 kcal per serving, depending on the variety. Lucknowi (Awadhi) biryani (mutton) is the lightest and Ambur biryani (mutton) the heaviest.
Which mutton dish has the fewest calories?
Lucknowi (Awadhi) biryani (mutton), with about 482 kcal for 1 plate, about 330 g.
Which mutton dish is best for weight management?
Lucknowi (Awadhi) biryani (mutton) rates highest at 2.5/5, moderate fit. Ratings combine calories per gram, protein and fibre per 100 kcal, and the size of a regular serving, each scored against fixed limits.
How much walking uses the energy in a serving of mutton dish?
For a 70 kg adult walking briskly, about 1 hr 30 min for Lucknowi (Awadhi) biryani (mutton) and 2 hr 30 min for Ambur biryani (mutton).
Is mutton more fattening than chicken?
Mutton usually has more fat per serving than chicken. Lean pieces, less gravy and a smaller serving help.
How can I eat mutton biryani more lightly?
Take a half plate, choose lean pieces, leave the oily rice at the bottom and add salad or raita.
About these ratings
Each rating combines four things, each scored from 0 to 100 against fixed limits: calories per gram (35%), protein per 100 kcal (25%), fibre per 100 kcal (20%), and the size of a regular serving compared with what that kind of dish should provide in a meal (20%). More than 15 g of added sugar in a serving caps the rating at 2 stars. A higher rating does not mean a dish causes weight loss. See the methodology for the formula.