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Chicken breast (cooked) vs Chicken thigh (cooked): calories and nutrition compared
Gram for gram, chicken breast (cooked) and chicken thigh (cooked) are about the same in calories. Per 100 g: chicken breast (cooked) ≈165 calories, chicken thigh (cooked) ≈179. In a typical portion, 3 oz of chicken breast (cooked) is about 140 calories and 3 oz of chicken thigh (cooked) about 152.
Side by side, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Chicken breast (cooked) | Chicken thigh (cooked) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal | 179 kcal |
| Protein | 31 g | 24.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| of which sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 3.6 g | 8.2 g |
Per typical portion
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast (cooked) | 3 oz | 85 g | 140 | 26.4 g |
| Chicken thigh (cooked) | 3 oz | 85 g | 152 | 21 g |
Protein per 100 calories
Per 100 calories: about 18.8 g of protein in chicken breast (cooked), about 13.8 g in chicken thigh (cooked).
Which one to pick
- More protein per calorie: Chicken breast (cooked).
Both can fit your day. How much you eat changes the total more than which one you pick, so weigh or measure the portion when it matters.
Source
Nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central: Chicken breast (cooked) (FDC 171477), Chicken thigh (cooked) (FDC 172388).
Full nutrition pages: Chicken breast (cooked) · Chicken thigh (cooked)