Chicken Breast vs Beef, tenderloin steak

Side-by-side nutrition comparison per serving. See which fits your goals better.

Quick Verdict

Best for weight loss

Beef, tenderloin steak

Best for muscle gain

Chicken Breast

Best for low-carb

Chicken Breast

Macro Comparison

Chicken Breast: 100g (100g)  |  Beef, tenderloin steak: 100g (100g)

CaloriesLower is better for weight loss

165

Chicken Breast

vs

158

Beef, tenderloin steak

ProteinHigher supports muscle growth

22.5g

Chicken Breast

vs

21.1g

Beef, tenderloin steak

CarbsLower for low-carb diets

0g

Chicken Breast

vs

0.18g

Beef, tenderloin steak

FatLower for calorie control

1.93g

Chicken Breast

vs

6.46g

Beef, tenderloin steak

Protein Efficiency

What percentage of calories come from protein — higher is better for staying lean.

55%

Chicken Breast

53%

Beef, tenderloin steak

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Per 100g Comparison

NutrientChicken BreastBeef, tenderloin steak
Calories165158
Protein22.5g21.1g
Carbs0g0.2g
Fat1.9g6.5g
Fiber
Sugar
Sodium65.8mg44.8mg
Cholesterol72.7mg64.4mg
Saturated Fat0.35g
Potassium330mg345mg
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Calcium3.94mg4.09mg
Iron0.35mg2.53mg

Which Should You Choose?

For weight loss

Choose Beef, tenderloin steak. With 158 calories and 21.1g protein, it gives you more protein per calorie — keeping you full while cutting calories.

For muscle gain

Choose Chicken Breast. Chicken Breast delivers 22.5g protein per serving — 1.4g more than Beef, tenderloin steak.

For low-carb diets

Choose Chicken Breast with 0g carbs per serving.

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Common Questions

Is Chicken Breast or Beef, tenderloin steak better for weight loss?

For weight loss, Beef, tenderloin steak is the better choice. Chicken Breast has 165 calories and 22.5g protein per serving, while Beef, tenderloin steak has 158 calories and 21.1g protein. Lower calories with higher protein helps you stay full while eating fewer calories.

Which has more protein, Chicken Breast or Beef, tenderloin steak?

Chicken Breast has more protein per serving. Chicken Breast provides 22.5g and Beef, tenderloin steak provides 21.1g of protein.

Can I eat both chicken breast and beef, tenderloin steak together?

Yes! Combining chicken breast and beef, tenderloin steak gives you 323 calories and 43.6g protein. This combination can work well as part of a balanced meal.

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