Grilled chicken breast vs grilled fish: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick grilled chicken breast; for muscle gain grilled chicken breast does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Grilled chicken breast | Grilled fish |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 150 g cooked | 150 g |
| Calories | 225 kcal | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 35 g | 23 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 10 g | 10 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 15.3 g | 12.5 g |
| Calories from fat | 38% | 48% |
What the numbers say
- Grilled chicken breast has 45 kcal more a serving than grilled fish. One serving of grilled chicken breast has the calories of about 1.3 servings of grilled fish.
- Grilled chicken breast has more protein: 35 g vs 23 g.
- For protein per calorie, grilled chicken breast wins with 15.3 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Grilled chicken breast, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Grilled chicken breast, because it brings more protein a serving.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.