Beef tenderloin vs Chicken breast
Per 100 g, beef tenderloin has 143 kcal, 21 g protein, 0.2 g carbohydrate and 6.5 g fat; chicken breast has 120 kcal, 23 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate and 2.6 g fat. Beef tenderloin has 143 kcal per 100 g, 19% more than chicken breast at 120 kcal.
Per 100 g, side by side
| Nutrient | Beef tenderloin | Chicken breast | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 143 kcal | 120 kcal | +23 kcal |
| Protein | 21 g | 23 g | −1.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.2 g | 0 g | +0.2 g |
| Fat | 6.5 g | 2.6 g | +3.9 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg | 45 mg | — |
Difference is Beef tenderloin minus Chicken breast. Full names: Beef, tenderloin steak, raw · Chicken, broiler or fryers, breast, skinless, boneless, meat only, raw.
Per serving
| Food · serving | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef tenderloin · 100 g | 143 | 21 g | 0.2 g | 6.5 g |
| Chicken breast · 4 oz, 113 g | 136 | 25 g | 0 g | 2.9 g |
Where the calories come from
Beef tenderloin · 58% protein · 1% carbohydrate · 41% fat
Chicken breast · 79% protein · 0% carbohydrate · 21% fat
The differences, in numbers
- Beef tenderloin has 143 kcal per 100 g, 19% more than chicken breast at 120 kcal.
- Chicken breast has 7% more protein per 100 g than beef tenderloin (23 g vs 21 g). Per calorie, beef tenderloin gives 14.8 g of protein per 100 kcal and chicken breast gives 18.8 g.
- Beef tenderloin has 0.2 g of carbohydrate per 100 g; chicken breast has none.
- Beef tenderloin has 150% more fat per 100 g than chicken breast (6.5 g vs 2.6 g).
One serving of each on the day view
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Frequently asked questions
Which has more calories, beef tenderloin or chicken breast?
Beef tenderloin has 143 kcal per 100 g, 19% more than chicken breast at 120 kcal.
Which has more protein, beef tenderloin or chicken breast?
Chicken breast has 7% more protein per 100 g than beef tenderloin (23 g vs 21 g). Per calorie, beef tenderloin gives 14.8 g of protein per 100 kcal and chicken breast gives 18.8 g.
What are the macros of beef tenderloin vs chicken breast?
Beef tenderloin: 58% protein, 1% carbohydrate, 41% fat by energy. Chicken breast: 79% protein, 0% carbohydrate, 21% fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC IDs 2727573 (Meat) and 171077 (Poultry), as indexed by Kaunto. Per-serving figures are scaled from the 100 g values and rounded. More on how food databases work.