Chicken Breast vs Egg
Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving
Which is Healthier?
Chicken Breast is generally healthier
Chicken Breast comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has more protein (31g vs 13g), more fiber (0g vs 0g), less sugar (0g vs 1.1g), less sodium (74mg vs 124mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
Egg
155 kcal
More Protein
Chicken Breast
31g
More Fiber
Chicken Breast
0g
Less Sugar
Chicken Breast
0g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Chicken Breast
165
Egg
155
Proteinper 100g
Chicken Breast
31g
Egg
13g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Chicken Breast
0g
Egg
1.1g
Fatper 100g
Chicken Breast
3.6g
Egg
11g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
| Nutrient | Chicken Breast | Egg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165kcal | 155kcal✓ | +10.0kcal |
| Protein | 31g✓ | 13g | +18.0g |
| Carbohydrates | 0g✓ | 1.1g | -1.1g |
| Fat | 3.6g✓ | 11g | -7.4g |
| Fiber | 0g | 0g | 0.0g |
| Sugar | 0g✓ | 1.1g | -1.1g |
| Sodium | 74mg✓ | 124mg | -50.0mg |
Serving Size Comparison
All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:
Chicken Breast
Per 100g:165 calories
Per cup (150g):248 calories
Per serving (85g):140 calories
Egg
Per 100g:155 calories
Per cup (150g):233 calories
Per serving (85g):132 calories
Diet Compatibility
Chicken Breast
Low-CarbHigh-ProteinPaleoLow-Sodium
Egg
KetoLow-CarbVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium
When to Choose Chicken Breast
- ✓Higher in protein (31g vs 13g)
- ✓More fiber (0g vs 0g)
- ✓Lower in carbs (0g vs 1.1g)
- ✓Less sugar (0g vs 1.1g)
- ✓Lower sodium (74mg vs 124mg)
Common Uses
Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals
When to Choose Egg
- ✓Lower in calories (155 vs 165)
Common Uses
Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals