Head-to-head comparison

Turkey Breast (roasted) vs Canned Tuna (in water): Which Has More Protein?

On paper, Turkey Breast (roasted) and Canned Tuna (in water) solve a similar problem — protein intake — but they get there differently enough to be worth a direct look.

Turkey Breast (roasted)

29.0gprotein / 100g

135 cal · 1.0g fat · $ · Quality 0.93

Canned Tuna (in water)

26.0gprotein / 100g

116 cal · 0.8g fat · $ · Quality 0.9

Turkey Breast (roasted) carries 3.0g more protein per 100g than Canned Tuna (in water) (29.0g vs 26.0g) — 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.

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 Turkey Breast (roasted) or Canned Tuna (in water) works well in most contexts — let cost, prep time, and personal preference decide rather than the macros.

Full nutrition comparison

Per 100gTurkey Breast (roasted)Canned Tuna (in water)
Protein29.0g26.0g
Calories135116
Fat1.0g0.8g
Carbs0.0g0.0g
Fiber0.0g0.0g
Quality score0.930.9
Relative cost$$
Prep time60 min1 min

Frequently asked

Which has more protein, turkey breast (roasted) or canned tuna (in water)?

Turkey Breast (roasted) has 29.0g of protein per 100g compared to Canned Tuna (in water)'s 26.0g.

Which is lower in calories?

Canned Tuna (in water) is lower in calories per 100g, at 116 vs the other's 135.