Chicken breastVSchicken thigh
Breast is leaner with more protein; thigh has more fat, flavour, and iron.
The figures
| Metric | breast | thigh | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal | 209 kcal | +44 |
| Protein | 31 g | 26 g | −5 |
| Fat | 3.6 g | 10.9 g | +7.3 |
| Iron | 1 mg | 1.3 mg | +0.3 |
Δ reads left to right: chicken thigh minus chicken breast, in the row’s own unit. Neither column is marked as the winner, because the answer changes with what you came for.
Where they differ
- 10.9 g against 3.6 g. 3 times as much in the chicken thigh.
- 1.3 mg against 1 mg. 30% more in the chicken thigh.
- 209 kcal against 165 kcal. 27% more in the chicken thigh.
- 31 g against 26 g. 19% more in the chicken breast.
The verdict
Reach for the chicken breast
Chicken breast is leaner, more protein, fewer calories, ideal when you're watching fat or chasing a protein target.
Reach for the chicken thigh
Thighs carry more fat, which means more flavour, more moisture, and a bit more iron and zinc.
Both are excellent protein sources; pick by the dish and your goal.
Knowing which is better is step one
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