Head-to-head comparison

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

On paper, Turkey Breast (roasted) and Shrimp (cooked) 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

Shrimp (cooked)

24.0gprotein / 100g

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

Turkey Breast (roasted) delivers a clearly higher protein density than Shrimp (cooked) — 29.0g vs 24.0g per 100g, a gap of 5.0g that adds up fast across multiple servings.

On protein quality specifically, Turkey Breast (roasted) scores higher — high-DIAAS complete animal protein — compared to Shrimp (cooked), which is lit_estimate, complete animal protein.

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

Turkey Breast (roasted)'s typical serving also delivers more leucine (2250mg vs Shrimp (cooked)'s 1900mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.

Verdict

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

Full nutrition comparison

Per 100gTurkey Breast (roasted)Shrimp (cooked)
Protein29.0g24.0g
Calories13599
Fat1.0g0.3g
Carbs0.0g0.2g
Fiber0.0g0.0g
Quality score0.930.87
Relative cost$$$$
Prep time60 min6 min

Frequently asked

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

Turkey Breast (roasted) has 29.0g 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 135.