Chicken breast vs Chicken thigh (with skin)
Per 100 g, chicken breast has 165 kcal, 31 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate and 3.6 g fat; chicken thigh (with skin) has 440 kcal, 9.6 g protein, 0.8 g carbohydrate and 44 g fat. Chicken thigh (with skin) has 440 kcal per 100 g, 167% more than chicken breast at 165 kcal.
Per 100 g, side by side
| Nutrient | Chicken breast | Chicken thigh (with skin) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal | 440 kcal | −275 kcal |
| Protein | 31 g | 9.6 g | +21 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0.8 g | −0.8 g |
| Fat | 3.6 g | 44 g | −41 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | — |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | — |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 12 g | −11 g |
| Sodium | 74 mg | 51 mg | +23 mg |
Difference is Chicken breast minus Chicken thigh (with skin). Full names: Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted · Chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), raw.
Per serving
| Food · serving | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast · 1 cup, chopped or diced, 140 g | 231 | 43 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| Chicken thigh (with skin) · 4 oz, 113 g | 497 | 11 g | 0.9 g | 50 g |
Where the calories come from
Chicken breast · 79% protein · 0% carbohydrate · 21% fat
Chicken thigh (with skin) · 9% protein · 1% carbohydrate · 90% fat
The differences, in numbers
- Chicken thigh (with skin) has 440 kcal per 100 g, 167% more than chicken breast at 165 kcal.
- Chicken breast has 223% more protein per 100 g than chicken thigh (with skin) (31 g vs 9.6 g). Per calorie, chicken breast gives 18.8 g of protein per 100 kcal and chicken thigh (with skin) gives 2.2 g.
- Chicken thigh (with skin) has 0.8 g of carbohydrate per 100 g; chicken breast has none.
- Chicken thigh (with skin) has 1128% more fat per 100 g than chicken breast (44 g vs 3.6 g).
- Neither has any fiber.
One serving of each on the day view
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Frequently asked questions
Which has more calories, chicken breast or chicken thigh (with skin)?
Chicken thigh (with skin) has 440 kcal per 100 g, 167% more than chicken breast at 165 kcal.
Which has more protein, chicken breast or chicken thigh (with skin)?
Chicken breast has 223% more protein per 100 g than chicken thigh (with skin) (31 g vs 9.6 g). Per calorie, chicken breast gives 18.8 g of protein per 100 kcal and chicken thigh (with skin) gives 2.2 g.
What are the macros of chicken breast vs chicken thigh (with skin)?
Chicken breast: 79% protein, 0% carbohydrate, 21% fat by energy. Chicken thigh (with skin): 9% protein, 1% carbohydrate, 90% fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC IDs 171477 (Poultry) and 172855 (Poultry), as indexed by Kaunto. Per-serving figures are scaled from the 100 g values and rounded. More on how food databases work.