Duck Breast (skinless)
27.0gprotein / 100g201 cal · 11.2g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.91
Sardines (canned in oil)
24.6gprotein / 100g208 cal · 11.5g fat · $ · Quality 0.9
Per 100g, Duck Breast (skinless) comes in at 27.0g of protein against Sardines (canned in oil)'s 24.6g, a 2.4g gap that's noticeable across a full day's eating but won't make or break either choice on its own.
Protein quality is essentially matched between the two — both land in a similar tier for amino acid completeness.
On price, Sardines (canned in oil) wins clearly — $ against Duck Breast (skinless)'s $$$.
With protein content this close, cost is the more useful tiebreaker: Sardines (canned in oil) delivers a similar protein profile to Duck Breast (skinless) at a noticeably lower price per serving.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Duck Breast (skinless) | Sardines (canned in oil) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27.0g | 24.6g |
| Calories | 201 | 208 |
| Fat | 11.2g | 11.5g |
| Carbs | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Quality score | 0.91 | 0.9 |
| Relative cost | $$$ | $ |
| Prep time | 15 min | 1 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, duck breast (skinless) or sardines (canned in oil)?
Duck Breast (skinless) has 27.0g of protein per 100g compared to Sardines (canned in oil)'s 24.6g.
Which is lower in calories?
Duck Breast (skinless) is lower in calories per 100g, at 201 vs the other's 208.