Shrimp 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 24g), less sodium (74mg vs 148mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
Shrimp
99 kcal
More Protein
Chicken Breast
31g
More Fiber
Shrimp
0g
Less Sugar
Shrimp
0g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Shrimp
99
Chicken Breast
165
Proteinper 100g
Shrimp
24g
Chicken Breast
31g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Shrimp
0.2g
Chicken Breast
0g
Fatper 100g
Shrimp
0.3g
Chicken Breast
3.6g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
| Nutrient | Shrimp | Chicken Breast | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 99kcal✓ | 165kcal | -66.0kcal |
| Protein | 24g | 31g✓ | -7.0g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.2g | 0g✓ | +0.2g |
| Fat | 0.3g✓ | 3.6g | -3.3g |
| Fiber | 0g | 0g | 0.0g |
| Sugar | 0g | 0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 148mg | 74mg✓ | +74.0mg |
Serving Size Comparison
All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:
Shrimp
Per 100g:99 calories
Per cup (150g):149 calories
Per serving (85g):84 calories
Chicken Breast
Per 100g:165 calories
Per cup (150g):248 calories
Per serving (85g):140 calories
Diet Compatibility
Shrimp
Low-CarbHigh-ProteinLow-CaloriePaleoLow-Sodium
Chicken Breast
Low-CarbHigh-ProteinPaleoLow-Sodium
When to Choose Shrimp
- ✓Lower in calories (99 vs 165)
- ✓More fiber (0g vs 0g)
- ✓Less sugar (0g vs 0g)
Common Uses
Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals
When to Choose Chicken Breast
- ✓Higher in protein (31g vs 24g)
- ✓Lower in carbs (0g vs 0.2g)
- ✓Lower sodium (74mg vs 148mg)
Common Uses
Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals