Which is healthier, Chicken Thigh or Pepperoni?

Chicken Thigh wins in 4 out of 10 nutritional categories. Chicken Thigh has 209 calories and 26g protein per 100g, while Pepperoni has 494 calories and 22.5g protein.

How many calories are in Chicken Thigh vs Pepperoni?

Chicken Thigh contains 209 calories per 100g, while Pepperoni contains 494 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Chicken Thigh or Pepperoni?

Chicken Thigh has more protein with 26g per 100g compared to 22.5g.

Chicken Thigh vs Pepperoni

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Chicken Thigh 4

3 Pepperoni

Poultry vs Meat

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Chicken Thigh	Pepperoni	Better
Calories	209kcal	494kcal	Chicken Thigh
Protein	26g	22.5g	Chicken Thigh
Total Fat	10.9g	43.9g	Chicken Thigh
Carbohydrates	0g	2.1g	Pepperoni
Fiber	0g	0g	Tie
Sugar	0g	0g	Tie
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	12mg	10mg	Chicken Thigh
Iron	1.3mg	1.5mg	Pepperoni
Potassium	243mg	363mg	Pepperoni

Macronutrient Breakdown

Chicken Thigh

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

Pepperoni

Protein: 22.5g Fat: 43.9g Carbs: 2.1g

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.