Calorie comparison
Chicken Breast vs Chicken Thigh
Per 100 grams, chicken breast is the lighter choice by 44 calories, while chicken breast delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Chicken Breast | Chicken Thigh |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 | 209 |
| Protein | 31 g | 26 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 3.6 g | 11 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🍗 Chicken Breast
3 oz cooked (85 g)
140 cal
26.4 g protein · 0 g carbs · 3.1 g fat
🍗 Chicken Thigh
3 oz cooked (85 g)
178 cal
22.1 g protein · 0 g carbs · 9.4 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, chicken breast or chicken thigh?
Per 100 g, chicken breast has 165 calories and chicken thigh has 209. Chicken Breast is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, chicken breast or chicken thigh?
Chicken Breast has 31 g of protein per 100 g; chicken thigh has 26 g. Chicken Breast wins on protein.
Is chicken breast or chicken thigh better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward chicken breast — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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