Chicken Breast (skinless)
31.0gprotein / 100g165 cal · 3.6g fat · $ · Quality 0.94
Scallops (seared)
20.5gprotein / 100g111 cal · 0.8g fat · $$$$$ · Quality 0.85
Chicken Breast (skinless) is in a different weight class here, protein-wise: 31.0g per 100g vs Scallops (seared)'s 20.5g, a 10.5g difference that's more about food category than food quality.
Chicken Breast (skinless) also carries the stronger amino acid profile (high-DIAAS complete animal protein), while Scallops (seared) is lit_estimate, complete animal protein.
Budget-wise, Chicken Breast (skinless) runs meaningfully cheaper per typical serving ($) than Scallops (seared) ($$$$$).
Chicken Breast (skinless)'s typical serving also delivers more leucine (2400mg vs Scallops (seared)'s 1650mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
If raw protein density is what you're optimizing for, Chicken Breast (skinless) wins clearly. Choose Scallops (seared) instead if its lower fat, cost, or prep time matters more to you than the extra grams.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Chicken Breast (skinless) | Scallops (seared) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 31.0g | 20.5g |
| Calories | 165 | 111 |
| Fat | 3.6g | 0.8g |
| Carbs | 0.0g | 2.4g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Quality score | 0.94 | 0.85 |
| Relative cost | $ | $$$$$ |
| Prep time | 20 min | 6 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, chicken breast (skinless) or scallops (seared)?
Chicken Breast (skinless) has 31.0g of protein per 100g compared to Scallops (seared)'s 20.5g.
Which is lower in calories?
Scallops (seared) is lower in calories per 100g, at 111 vs the other's 165.