Chicken breast vs Pork loin
Per 100 g, chicken breast has 165 kcal, 31 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate and 3.6 g fat; pork loin has 209 kcal, 29 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate and 9.6 g fat. Pork loin has 209 kcal per 100 g, 27% more than chicken breast at 165 kcal.
Per 100 g, side by side
| Nutrient | Chicken breast | Pork loin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal | 209 kcal | −44 kcal |
| Protein | 31 g | 29 g | +2.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g | — |
| Fat | 3.6 g | 9.6 g | −6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | — |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | — |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 3.5 g | −2.5 g |
| Sodium | 74 mg | 58 mg | +16 mg |
Difference is Chicken breast minus Pork loin. Full names: Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted · Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean only, cooked, roasted.
Per serving
| Food · serving | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast · 1 cup, chopped or diced, 140 g | 231 | 43 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| Pork loin · 3 oz, 85 g | 178 | 24 g | 0 g | 8.2 g |
Where the calories come from
Chicken breast · 79% protein · 0% carbohydrate · 21% fat
Pork loin · 57% protein · 0% carbohydrate · 43% fat
The differences, in numbers
- Pork loin has 209 kcal per 100 g, 27% more than chicken breast at 165 kcal.
- Chicken breast has 8% more protein per 100 g than pork loin (31 g vs 29 g). Per calorie, chicken breast gives 18.8 g of protein per 100 kcal and pork loin gives 13.7 g.
- Neither has any carbohydrate.
- Pork loin has 167% more fat per 100 g than chicken breast (9.6 g vs 3.6 g).
- Neither has any fiber.
One serving of each on the day view
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Frequently asked questions
Which has more calories, chicken breast or pork loin?
Pork loin has 209 kcal per 100 g, 27% more than chicken breast at 165 kcal.
Which has more protein, chicken breast or pork loin?
Chicken breast has 8% more protein per 100 g than pork loin (31 g vs 29 g). Per calorie, chicken breast gives 18.8 g of protein per 100 kcal and pork loin gives 13.7 g.
What are the macros of chicken breast vs pork loin?
Chicken breast: 79% protein, 0% carbohydrate, 21% fat by energy. Pork loin: 57% protein, 0% carbohydrate, 43% fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC IDs 171477 (Poultry) and 168233 (Meat), as indexed by Kaunto. Per-serving figures are scaled from the 100 g values and rounded. More on how food databases work.