Which is healthier, Chicken Thigh or Quinoa?

Quinoa wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Chicken Thigh has 209 calories and 26g protein per 100g, while Quinoa has 120 calories and 4.4g protein.

How many calories are in Chicken Thigh vs Quinoa?

Chicken Thigh contains 209 calories per 100g, while Quinoa contains 120 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Chicken Thigh or Quinoa?

Chicken Thigh has more protein with 26g per 100g compared to 4.4g.

Chicken Thigh vs Quinoa

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Chicken Thigh 3

6 Quinoa

Poultry vs Grains

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Chicken Thigh	Quinoa	Better
Calories	209kcal	120kcal	Quinoa
Protein	26g	4.4g	Chicken Thigh
Total Fat	10.9g	1.9g	Quinoa
Carbohydrates	0g	21.3g	Quinoa
Fiber	0g	2.8g	Quinoa
Sugar	0g	0.9g	Chicken Thigh
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	12mg	17mg	Quinoa
Iron	1.3mg	1.5mg	Quinoa
Potassium	243mg	172mg	Chicken Thigh

Macronutrient Breakdown

Chicken Thigh

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

Quinoa

Protein: 4.4g Fat: 1.9g Carbs: 21.3g

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.