When you're putting together your high-protein meal plan , two foods are likely at the top of your grocery list: salmon and chicken. And while both are great options to help you hit your protein goals, there are some important nutritional differences between salmon and chicken to keep in mind.

When it comes to protein content, salmon and chicken provide "pretty much the same" amount, says Natalie Rizzo, registered dietitian and nutrition editor at TODAY. Whether you're looking at salmon, chicken breast or dark meat chicken, you'll get about 20 grams of protein per serving, Rizzo explains.

That means the "main real difference is the fat," she says. While salmon is higher in fat than chicken breast, "it's good fat," Rizzo says. "It's the unsaturated fat." In fact, salmon contains a type

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