Which is healthier, Chicken Breast or Chicken Thigh?

Chicken Breast wins in 5 out of 10 nutritional categories. Chicken Breast has 165 calories and 31g protein per 100g, while Chicken Thigh has 209 calories and 26g protein.

How many calories are in Chicken Breast vs Chicken Thigh?

Chicken Breast contains 165 calories per 100g, while Chicken Thigh contains 209 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Chicken Breast or Chicken Thigh?

Chicken Breast has more protein with 31g per 100g compared to 26g.

Chicken Breast vs Chicken Thigh

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Chicken Breast 5

1 Chicken Thigh

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Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Chicken Breast	Chicken Thigh	Better
Calories	165kcal	209kcal	Chicken Breast
Protein	31g	26g	Chicken Breast
Total Fat	3.6g	10.9g	Chicken Breast
Carbohydrates	0g	0g	Tie
Fiber	0g	0g	Tie
Sugar	0g	0g	Tie
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	15mg	12mg	Chicken Breast
Iron	1mg	1.3mg	Chicken Thigh
Potassium	256mg	243mg	Chicken Breast

Macronutrient Breakdown

Chicken Breast

Protein: 31g Fat: 3.6g Carbs: 0g

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.