Head-to-head comparison

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

Both Duck Breast (skinless) and Shrimp (cooked) 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

Shrimp (cooked)

24.0gprotein / 100g

99 cal · 0.3g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.87

Per 100g, Duck Breast (skinless) comes in at 27.0g of protein against Shrimp (cooked)'s 24.0g, a 3.0g 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.

Cost is roughly comparable between the two ($$$), so budget isn't the deciding factor here.

Verdict

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

Full nutrition comparison

Per 100gDuck Breast (skinless)Shrimp (cooked)
Protein27.0g24.0g
Calories20199
Fat11.2g0.3g
Carbs0.0g0.2g
Fiber0.0g0.0g
Quality score0.910.87
Relative cost$$$$$$
Prep time15 min6 min

Frequently asked

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

Duck Breast (skinless) has 27.0g of protein per 100g compared to Shrimp (cooked)'s 24.0g.

Which is lower in calories?

Shrimp (cooked) is lower in calories per 100g, at 99 vs the other's 201.