Chicken thigh vs chicken breast: calories and protein
Calories, protein, carbs and fat in chicken thigh and chicken breast, side by side.
| Per portion | Chicken thigh100 g | Chicken breast100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 179 kcal | 165 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g | 31 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 8 g | 4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 1 g |
| Sodium | 106 mg | 74 mg |
- Fewer calories: chicken breast (14 kcal less)
- More protein: chicken breast (6 g more)
Sources. USDA FoodData Central, public domain. Source values per 100 g of the edible part. ClariMeal selected records, shortened names, calculated portions and rounded values. USDA FoodData Central.
