Chicken Breast vs Turkey
Side-by-side nutrition comparison per serving. See which fits your goals better.
Turkey breast might be the most underrated protein source on the planet. At 114 calories and 23.7g protein per 100g, it actually beats chicken breast (165 cal, 22.5g protein) on both metrics. More protein, fewer calories, less fat at 1.48g vs 1.93g. So why does everyone default to chicken?
Availability and price, mostly. Chicken breast is everywhere, year-round, cheap. Turkey breast often costs 30-50% more and can be harder to find outside of the holiday season. There's also a texture thing — turkey breast dries out even faster than chicken if overcooked, which is saying something. It needs a meat thermometer and precise timing.
But if you're in a serious cut and every calorie counts, turkey breast is objectively superior. That 51-calorie difference per 100g adds up to over 100 calories saved in a typical 200g serving. Over a week of daily lunches, that's 700 calories — nearly a full extra meal you could eat. The numbers don't lie.
Pro tip
Brine turkey breast for 4-6 hours in water with salt, sugar, and black peppercorns before cooking. This is the single best thing you can do to prevent dryness. Then roast at 165°C until internal temp hits 74°C — pull it at exactly that point, not a degree more.
Quick Verdict
Best for weight loss
Turkey
Best for muscle gain
Turkey
Best for low-carb
Chicken Breast
Macro Comparison
Chicken Breast: 100g (100g) | Turkey: 100g (100g)
165
Chicken Breast
114
Turkey
22.5g
Chicken Breast
23.7g
Turkey
0g
Chicken Breast
0.14g
Turkey
1.93g
Chicken Breast
1.48g
Turkey
Protein Efficiency
What percentage of calories come from protein — higher is better for staying lean.
55%
Chicken Breast
83%
Turkey
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| Nutrient | Chicken Breast | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 | 114 |
| Protein | 22.5g | 23.7g |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.1g |
| Fat | 1.9g | 1.5g |
| Fiber | — | 0g |
| Sugar | — | 0.05g |
| Sodium | 65.8mg | 113mg |
| Cholesterol | 72.7mg | 57mg |
| Saturated Fat | 0.35g | 0.29g |
| Potassium | 330mg | 242mg |
| Vitamin A | — | 6mcg |
| Vitamin C | — | 0mg |
| Calcium | 3.94mg | 11mg |
| Iron | 0.35mg | 0.73mg |
Which Should You Choose?
For weight loss
Choose Turkey. With 114 calories and 23.7g protein, it gives you more protein per calorie — keeping you full while cutting calories.
For muscle gain
Choose Turkey. Turkey delivers 23.7g protein per serving — 1.2g more than Chicken Breast.
For low-carb diets
Choose Chicken Breast with 0g carbs per serving.
When you're cutting weight, small calorie differences compound over weeks. Switching from chicken to turkey breast could save you 4,000+ calories per month without changing portion sizes. Sunn helps you spot these easy swaps based on your actual eating patterns.
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Is Chicken Breast or Turkey better for weight loss?
For weight loss, Turkey is the better choice. Chicken Breast has 165 calories and 22.5g protein per serving, while Turkey has 114 calories and 23.7g protein. Lower calories with higher protein helps you stay full while eating fewer calories.
Which has more protein, Chicken Breast or Turkey?
Turkey has more protein per serving. Chicken Breast provides 22.5g and Turkey provides 23.7g of protein.
Can I eat both chicken breast and turkey together?
Yes! Combining chicken breast and turkey gives you 279 calories and 46.2g protein. This combination can work well as part of a balanced meal.