Head-to-head comparison

Duck Breast (skinless) vs Halibut: Which Has More Protein?

Both Duck Breast (skinless) and Halibut are common enough protein choices that they get compared directly all the time — here's what the actual numbers say.

Duck Breast (skinless)

27.0gprotein / 100g

201 cal · 11.2g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.91

Halibut

27.0gprotein / 100g

140 cal · 2.3g fat · $$$$$ · Quality 0.9

Duck Breast (skinless) edges out Halibut by less than half a gram of protein per 100g (27.0g vs 27.0g) — statistically a wash for practical meal planning.

Protein quality is essentially matched between the two — both land in a similar tier for amino acid completeness.

Budget-wise, Duck Breast (skinless) runs meaningfully cheaper per typical serving ($$$) than Halibut ($$$$$).

Verdict

With protein content this close, cost is the more useful tiebreaker: Duck Breast (skinless) delivers a similar protein profile to Halibut at a noticeably lower price per serving.

Full nutrition comparison

Per 100gDuck Breast (skinless)Halibut
Protein27.0g27.0g
Calories201140
Fat11.2g2.3g
Carbs0.0g0.0g
Fiber0.0g0.0g
Quality score0.910.9
Relative cost$$$$$$$$
Prep time15 min15 min

Frequently asked

Which has more protein, duck breast (skinless) or halibut?

Duck Breast (skinless) has 27.0g of protein per 100g compared to Halibut's 27.0g.

Which is lower in calories?

Halibut is lower in calories per 100g, at 140 vs the other's 201.