Chicken Breast (skinless)
31.0gprotein / 100g165 cal · 3.6g fat · $ · Quality 0.94
Venison (loin)
30.2gprotein / 100g158 cal · 3.2g fat · $$$$ · Quality 0.91
Chicken Breast (skinless) carries 0.8g more protein per 100g than Venison (loin) (31.0g vs 30.2g) — a real but modest edge.
Neither has a meaningful edge on protein quality; they're close enough on amino acid profile that it isn't a differentiator here.
Chicken Breast (skinless) is also the cheaper option ($ vs $$$$), which matters if you're eating either one regularly rather than occasionally.
With protein content this close, cost is the more useful tiebreaker: Chicken Breast (skinless) delivers a similar protein profile to Venison (loin) at a noticeably lower price per serving.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Chicken Breast (skinless) | Venison (loin) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 31.0g | 30.2g |
| Calories | 165 | 158 |
| Fat | 3.6g | 3.2g |
| Carbs | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Quality score | 0.94 | 0.91 |
| Relative cost | $ | $$$$ |
| Prep time | 20 min | 15 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, chicken breast (skinless) or venison (loin)?
Chicken Breast (skinless) has 31.0g of protein per 100g compared to Venison (loin)'s 30.2g.
Which is lower in calories?
Venison (loin) is lower in calories per 100g, at 158 vs the other's 165.