Which is healthier, Chicken Breast or Pesto?

Neither is clearly better — they have different strengths. Chicken Breast has 165 calories and 31g protein per 100g, while Pesto has 387 calories and 5g protein.

How many calories are in Chicken Breast vs Pesto?

Chicken Breast contains 165 calories per 100g, while Pesto contains 387 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Chicken Breast or Pesto?

Chicken Breast has more protein with 31g per 100g compared to 5g.

Chicken Breast vs Pesto

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Chicken Breast 5

5 Pesto

Poultry vs Condiments

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Chicken Breast	Pesto	Better
Calories	165kcal	387kcal	Chicken Breast
Protein	31g	5g	Chicken Breast
Total Fat	3.6g	37g	Chicken Breast
Carbohydrates	0g	7g	Pesto
Fiber	0g	1.5g	Pesto
Sugar	0g	1.3g	Chicken Breast
Vitamin C	0mg	4mg	Pesto
Calcium	15mg	200mg	Pesto
Iron	1mg	2mg	Pesto
Potassium	256mg	155mg	Chicken Breast

Macronutrient Breakdown

Chicken Breast

Protein: 31g Fat: 3.6g Carbs: 0g

Pesto

Protein: 5g Fat: 37g Carbs: 7g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.