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Chicken breast (cooked) vs Turkey breast: calories and nutrition compared
The short answer
Gram for gram, there are about 12% more calories in chicken breast (cooked) than in turkey breast. Per 100 g: chicken breast (cooked) ≈165 calories, turkey breast ≈147. In a typical portion, 3 oz of chicken breast (cooked) is about 140 calories and 3 oz of turkey breast about 125.
Side by side, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Chicken breast (cooked) | Turkey breast |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal | 147 kcal |
| Protein | 31 g | 30.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| of which sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 3.6 g | 2.1 g |
Per typical portion
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast (cooked) | 3 oz | 85 g | 140 | 26.4 g |
| Turkey breast | 3 oz | 85 g | 125 | 25.6 g |
Protein per 100 calories
Per 100 calories: about 18.8 g of protein in chicken breast (cooked), about 20.5 g in turkey breast.
Which one to pick
- Fewer calories per bite: Turkey breast.
Both can fit your day. How much you eat changes the total more than which one you pick, so weigh or measure the portion when it matters.
Source
Nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central: Chicken breast (cooked) (FDC 171477), Turkey breast (FDC 171496).
Full nutrition pages: Chicken breast (cooked) · Turkey breast