Which is healthier, Chicken Thigh or Pesto?

Neither is clearly better — they have different strengths. Chicken Thigh has 209 calories and 26g protein per 100g, while Pesto has 387 calories and 5g protein.

How many calories are in Chicken Thigh vs Pesto?

Chicken Thigh contains 209 calories per 100g, while Pesto contains 387 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Chicken Thigh or Pesto?

Chicken Thigh has more protein with 26g per 100g compared to 5g.

Chicken Thigh vs Pesto

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Chicken Thigh 5

5 Pesto

Poultry vs Condiments

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Chicken Thigh	Pesto	Better
Calories	209kcal	387kcal	Chicken Thigh
Protein	26g	5g	Chicken Thigh
Total Fat	10.9g	37g	Chicken Thigh
Carbohydrates	0g	7g	Pesto
Fiber	0g	1.5g	Pesto
Sugar	0g	1.3g	Chicken Thigh
Vitamin C	0mg	4mg	Pesto
Calcium	12mg	200mg	Pesto
Iron	1.3mg	2mg	Pesto
Potassium	243mg	155mg	Chicken Thigh

Macronutrient Breakdown

Chicken Thigh

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

Pesto

Protein: 5g Fat: 37g Carbs: 7g

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.