Which is healthier, Chicken Thigh or Ground Beef?

Neither is clearly better — they have different strengths. Chicken Thigh has 209 calories and 26g protein per 100g, while Ground Beef has 254 calories and 17.2g protein.

How many calories are in Chicken Thigh vs Ground Beef?

Chicken Thigh contains 209 calories per 100g, while Ground Beef contains 254 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Chicken Thigh or Ground Beef?

Chicken Thigh has more protein with 26g per 100g compared to 17.2g.

Chicken Thigh vs Ground Beef

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Chicken Thigh 3

3 Ground Beef

Poultry vs Meat

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Chicken Thigh	Ground Beef	Better
Calories	209kcal	254kcal	Chicken Thigh
Protein	26g	17.2g	Chicken Thigh
Total Fat	10.9g	20g	Chicken Thigh
Carbohydrates	0g	0g	Tie
Fiber	0g	0g	Tie
Sugar	0g	0g	Tie
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	12mg	18mg	Ground Beef
Iron	1.3mg	2.2mg	Ground Beef
Potassium	243mg	270mg	Ground Beef

Macronutrient Breakdown

Chicken Thigh

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

Ground Beef

Protein: 17.2g Fat: 20g 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.