Cod vs Chicken Breast

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Chicken Breast is generally healthier

Chicken Breast comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 2 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has more protein (31g vs 17g), less sodium (74mg vs 77mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Cod

82 kcal

More Protein

Chicken Breast

31g

More Fiber

Cod

0g

Less Sugar

Cod

0g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Cod
82
Chicken Breast
165
Proteinper 100g
Cod
17g
Chicken Breast
31g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Cod
0g
Chicken Breast
0g
Fatper 100g
Cod
0.7g
Chicken Breast
3.6g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientCodChicken BreastDifference
Calories82kcal165kcal-83.0kcal
Protein17g31g-14.0g
Carbohydrates0g0g0.0g
Fat0.7g3.6g-2.9g
Fiber0g0g0.0g
Sugar0g0g0.0g
Sodium77mg74mg+3.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Cod

Per 100g:82 calories
Per cup (150g):123 calories
Per serving (85g):70 calories

Chicken Breast

Per 100g:165 calories
Per cup (150g):248 calories
Per serving (85g):140 calories

Diet Compatibility

Cod

Low-CarbHigh-ProteinLow-CaloriePaleoLow-Sodium

Chicken Breast

Low-CarbHigh-ProteinPaleoLow-Sodium

When to Choose Cod

  • Lower in calories (82 vs 165)
  • More fiber (0g vs 0g)
  • Lower in carbs (0g vs 0g)
  • Less sugar (0g vs 0g)

Common Uses

Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals
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When to Choose Chicken Breast

  • Higher in protein (31g vs 17g)
  • Lower sodium (74mg vs 77mg)

Common Uses

Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals
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