Chicken Breast vs Salmon

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 fewer calories (165 vs 208), more protein (31g vs 25g), more fiber (0g vs 0g), less sugar (0g vs 0g), less sodium (74mg vs 75mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Chicken Breast

165 kcal

More Protein

Chicken Breast

31g

More Fiber

Chicken Breast

0g

Less Sugar

Chicken Breast

0g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Chicken Breast
165
Salmon
208
Proteinper 100g
Chicken Breast
31g
Salmon
25g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Chicken Breast
0g
Salmon
0g
Fatper 100g
Chicken Breast
3.6g
Salmon
13g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientChicken BreastSalmonDifference
Calories165kcal✓208kcal-43.0kcal
Protein31g✓25g+6.0g
Carbohydrates0g0g0.0g
Fat3.6g✓13g-9.4g
Fiber0g0g0.0g
Sugar0g0g0.0g
Sodium74mg✓75mg-1.0mg

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

Salmon

Per 100g:208 calories
Per cup (150g):312 calories
Per serving (85g):177 calories

Diet Compatibility

Chicken Breast

Low-CarbHigh-ProteinPaleoLow-Sodium

Salmon

KetoLow-CarbHigh-ProteinPaleoLow-Sodium

When to Choose Chicken Breast

  • ✓Lower in calories (165 vs 208)
  • ✓Higher in protein (31g vs 25g)
  • ✓More fiber (0g vs 0g)
  • ✓Lower in carbs (0g vs 0g)
  • ✓Less sugar (0g vs 0g)
  • ✓Lower sodium (74mg vs 75mg)

Common Uses

Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals
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When to Choose Salmon

    Common Uses

    Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals
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