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

NutrientChicken BreastEggDifference
Calories165kcal155kcal+10.0kcal
Protein31g13g+18.0g
Carbohydrates0g1.1g-1.1g
Fat3.6g11g-7.4g
Fiber0g0g0.0g
Sugar0g1.1g-1.1g
Sodium74mg124mg-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
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When to Choose Egg

  • Lower in calories (155 vs 165)

Common Uses

Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals
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