Salmon 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 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (165 vs 208), more protein (31g vs 25g), 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
Salmon
0g
Less Sugar
Salmon
0g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Salmon
208
Chicken Breast
165
Proteinper 100g
Salmon
25g
Chicken Breast
31g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Salmon
0g
Chicken Breast
0g
Fatper 100g
Salmon
13g
Chicken Breast
3.6g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
| Nutrient | Salmon | Chicken Breast | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 208kcal | 165kcal✓ | +43.0kcal |
| Protein | 25g | 31g✓ | -6.0g |
| Carbohydrates | 0g | 0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 13g | 3.6g✓ | +9.4g |
| Fiber | 0g | 0g | 0.0g |
| Sugar | 0g | 0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 75mg | 74mg✓ | +1.0mg |
Serving Size Comparison
All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:
Salmon
Per 100g:208 calories
Per cup (150g):312 calories
Per serving (85g):177 calories
Chicken Breast
Per 100g:165 calories
Per cup (150g):248 calories
Per serving (85g):140 calories
Diet Compatibility
Salmon
KetoLow-CarbHigh-ProteinPaleoLow-Sodium
Chicken Breast
Low-CarbHigh-ProteinPaleoLow-Sodium
When to Choose Salmon
- ✓More fiber (0g vs 0g)
- ✓Lower in carbs (0g vs 0g)
- ✓Less sugar (0g vs 0g)
Common Uses
Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals
When to Choose Chicken Breast
- ✓Lower in calories (165 vs 208)
- ✓Higher in protein (31g vs 25g)
- ✓Lower sodium (74mg vs 75mg)
Common Uses
Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals