Calorie comparison
Chicken Breast vs Mac And Cheese
Per 100 grams, mac and cheese is the lighter choice by 1 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 | Chicken Breast | Mac And Cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 | 164 |
| Protein | 31 g | 6.7 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 3.6 g | 6.6 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
🍗 Chicken Breast
3 oz cooked (85 g)
140 cal
26.4 g protein · 0 g carbs · 3.1 g fat
🧀 Mac And Cheese
1 cup (198 g)
325 cal
13.3 g protein · 39.6 g carbs · 13.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, chicken breast or mac and cheese?
Per 100 g, chicken breast has 165 calories and mac and cheese has 164. Mac And Cheese is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, chicken breast or mac and cheese?
Chicken Breast has 31 g of protein per 100 g; mac and cheese has 6.7 g. Chicken Breast wins on protein.
Is chicken breast or mac and cheese 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 mac and cheese — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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