Chicken breast vs Wiener schnitzel: which is healthier?
Chicken breast is more nutrient-dense, scoring 61/100 against 46/100 for Wiener schnitzel. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Chicken breast
165 kcal per 100 g. 1 portion: 120 g
Higher scoreWiener schnitzel
251 kcal per 100 g. 1 schnitzel: 185 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesChicken breast165 vs 251 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinChicken breast31 vs 22 g per 100 g
- More fiberWiener schnitzel0 vs 0.8 g per 100 g
- Less sugarChicken breast0 vs 1 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even256 vs 275 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatChicken breast1 vs 2.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Chicken breast, 100 g | Wiener schnitzel, 100 g | Chicken breast, 120 g | Wiener schnitzel, 185 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal | 251 kcal | 198 kcal | 464 kcal |
| Protein | 31 g | 22 g | 37 g | 41 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 14 g | 0 g | 26 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 1 g | 0 g | 1.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0.8 g | 0 g | 1.4 g |
| Fat | 3.6 g | 12 g | 4.3 g | 22 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 2.1 g | 1.2 g | 3.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 1.1 mg | 0 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin A | 6 µg | 22 µg | 7.2 µg | 40 µg |
| Potassium | 256 mg | 275 mg | 307 mg | 509 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg | 1.8 mg | 1.2 mg | 3.3 mg |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 37 mg | 18 mg | 68 mg |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 33 mg | 35 mg | 61 mg |
| Sodium | 74 mg | 397 mg | 89 mg | 735 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.