Shrimp vs Chicken breast
Per 100 g, shrimp has 99 kcal, 24 g protein, 0.2 g carbohydrate and 0.3 g fat; chicken breast has 165 kcal, 31 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate and 3.6 g fat. Chicken breast has 165 kcal per 100 g, 67% more than shrimp at 99 kcal.
Per 100 g, side by side
| Nutrient | Shrimp | Chicken breast | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 99 kcal | 165 kcal | −66 kcal |
| Protein | 24 g | 31 g | −7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.2 g | 0 g | +0.2 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 3.6 g | −3.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 1 g | −0.9 g |
| Sodium | 111 mg | 74 mg | +37 mg |
Difference is Shrimp minus Chicken breast. Full names: Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked · Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted.
Per serving
| Food · serving | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrimp · 3 oz, 85 g | 84 | 20 g | 0.2 g | 0.3 g |
| Chicken breast · 1 cup, chopped or diced, 140 g | 231 | 43 g | 0 g | 5 g |
Where the calories come from
Shrimp · 96% protein · 1% carbohydrate · 3% fat
Chicken breast · 79% protein · 0% carbohydrate · 21% fat
The differences, in numbers
- Chicken breast has 165 kcal per 100 g, 67% more than shrimp at 99 kcal.
- Chicken breast has 29% more protein per 100 g than shrimp (31 g vs 24 g). Per calorie, shrimp gives 24.2 g of protein per 100 kcal and chicken breast gives 18.8 g.
- Shrimp has 0.2 g of carbohydrate per 100 g; chicken breast has none.
- Chicken breast has 1100% more fat per 100 g than shrimp (3.6 g vs 0.3 g).
One serving of each on the day view
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Frequently asked questions
Which has more calories, shrimp or chicken breast?
Chicken breast has 165 kcal per 100 g, 67% more than shrimp at 99 kcal.
Which has more protein, shrimp or chicken breast?
Chicken breast has 29% more protein per 100 g than shrimp (31 g vs 24 g). Per calorie, shrimp gives 24.2 g of protein per 100 kcal and chicken breast gives 18.8 g.
What are the macros of shrimp vs chicken breast?
Shrimp: 96% protein, 1% carbohydrate, 3% fat by energy. Chicken breast: 79% protein, 0% carbohydrate, 21% fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC IDs 175180 (Fish & seafood) and 171477 (Poultry), as indexed by Kaunto. Per-serving figures are scaled from the 100 g values and rounded. More on how food databases work.