Which is healthier, Bacon or Chicken Thigh?

Chicken Thigh wins in 4 out of 10 nutritional categories. Bacon has 541 calories and 37g protein per 100g, while Chicken Thigh has 209 calories and 26g protein.

How many calories are in Bacon vs Chicken Thigh?

Bacon contains 541 calories per 100g, while Chicken Thigh contains 209 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Bacon or Chicken Thigh?

Bacon has more protein with 37g per 100g compared to 26g.

Bacon vs Chicken Thigh

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

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4 Chicken Thigh

Meat vs Poultry

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Bacon	Chicken Thigh	Better
Calories	541kcal	209kcal	Chicken Thigh
Protein	37g	26g	Bacon
Total Fat	41.8g	10.9g	Chicken Thigh
Carbohydrates	1.4g	0g	Bacon
Fiber	0g	0g	Tie
Sugar	0g	0g	Tie
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	5mg	12mg	Chicken Thigh
Iron	0.8mg	1.3mg	Chicken Thigh
Potassium	565mg	243mg	Bacon

Macronutrient Breakdown

Bacon

Protein: 37g Fat: 41.8g Carbs: 1.4g

Chicken Thigh

Protein: 26g Fat: 10.9g Carbs: 0g

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.