Head-to-head comparison

Turkey Breast (roasted) vs Halibut: Which Has More Protein?

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

Turkey Breast (roasted)

29.0gprotein / 100g

135 cal · 1.0g fat · $ · Quality 0.93

Halibut

27.0gprotein / 100g

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

Per 100g, Turkey Breast (roasted) comes in at 29.0g of protein against Halibut's 27.0g, a 2.0g 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.

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

Verdict

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

Full nutrition comparison

Per 100gTurkey Breast (roasted)Halibut
Protein29.0g27.0g
Calories135140
Fat1.0g2.3g
Carbs0.0g0.0g
Fiber0.0g0.0g
Quality score0.930.9
Relative cost$$$$$$
Prep time60 min15 min

Frequently asked

Which has more protein, turkey breast (roasted) or halibut?

Turkey Breast (roasted) has 29.0g of protein per 100g compared to Halibut's 27.0g.

Which is lower in calories?

Turkey Breast (roasted) is lower in calories per 100g, at 135 vs the other's 140.