Turkey Breast (roasted)
29.0gprotein / 100g135 cal · 1.0g fat · $ · Quality 0.93
Duck Breast (skinless)
27.0gprotein / 100g201 cal · 11.2g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.91
Turkey Breast (roasted) carries 2.0g more protein per 100g than Duck Breast (skinless) (29.0g vs 27.0g) — a real but modest edge.
Neither has a meaningful edge on protein quality; they're close enough on amino acid profile that it isn't a differentiator here.
Turkey Breast (roasted) is also the cheaper option ($ vs $$$), which matters if you're eating either one regularly rather than occasionally.
Turkey Breast (roasted)'s typical serving also delivers more leucine (2250mg vs Duck Breast (skinless)'s 2050mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
With protein content this close, cost is the more useful tiebreaker: Turkey Breast (roasted) delivers a similar protein profile to Duck Breast (skinless) at a noticeably lower price per serving.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Turkey Breast (roasted) | Duck Breast (skinless) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 29.0g | 27.0g |
| Calories | 135 | 201 |
| Fat | 1.0g | 11.2g |
| Carbs | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Quality score | 0.93 | 0.91 |
| Relative cost | $ | $$$ |
| Prep time | 60 min | 15 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, turkey breast (roasted) or duck breast (skinless)?
Turkey Breast (roasted) has 29.0g of protein per 100g compared to Duck Breast (skinless)'s 27.0g.
Which is lower in calories?
Turkey Breast (roasted) is lower in calories per 100g, at 135 vs the other's 201.