Calorie comparison
Big Mac vs Chicken Breast
Per 100 grams, chicken breast is the lighter choice by 92 calories, while chicken breast delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Big Mac | Chicken Breast |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 257 | 165 |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 31 g |
| Carbs | 20.5 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 3.6 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🍔 Big Mac
1 burger (219 g)
563 cal
25 g protein · 44.9 g carbs · 32.9 g fat
🍗 Chicken Breast
3 oz cooked (85 g)
140 cal
26.4 g protein · 0 g carbs · 3.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, big mac or chicken breast?
Per 100 g, big mac has 257 calories and chicken breast has 165. Chicken Breast is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, big mac or chicken breast?
Big Mac has 11.4 g of protein per 100 g; chicken breast has 31 g. Chicken Breast wins on protein.
Is big mac or chicken breast better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward chicken breast — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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