Head-to-head comparison

Duck Breast (skinless) vs Salmon (Atlantic, farmed): Which Has More Protein?

On paper, Duck Breast (skinless) and Salmon (Atlantic, farmed) solve a similar problem — protein intake — but they get there differently enough to be worth a direct look.

Duck Breast (skinless)

27.0gprotein / 100g

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

Salmon (Atlantic, farmed)

25.4gprotein / 100g

208 cal · 13.4g fat · $$$$ · Quality 0.91

Duck Breast (skinless) carries 1.6g more protein per 100g than Salmon (Atlantic, farmed) (27.0g vs 25.4g) — 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.

Duck Breast (skinless) is also the cheaper option ($$$ vs $$$$), which matters if you're eating either one regularly rather than occasionally.

Verdict

These two are closer than the comparison headline suggests. Either Duck Breast (skinless) or Salmon (Atlantic, farmed) works well in most contexts — let cost, prep time, and personal preference decide rather than the macros.

Full nutrition comparison

Per 100gDuck Breast (skinless)Salmon (Atlantic, farmed)
Protein27.0g25.4g
Calories201208
Fat11.2g13.4g
Carbs0.0g0.0g
Fiber0.0g0.0g
Quality score0.910.91
Relative cost$$$$$$$
Prep time15 min15 min

Frequently asked

Which has more protein, duck breast (skinless) or salmon (atlantic, farmed)?

Duck Breast (skinless) has 27.0g of protein per 100g compared to Salmon (Atlantic, farmed)'s 25.4g.

Which is lower in calories?

Duck Breast (skinless) is lower in calories per 100g, at 201 vs the other's 208.