Chicken Nutrition Comparisons

Side-by-side nutrition comparisons to help you choose the best protein for your goals.

Chicken vs Other Proteins

Chicken Cut vs Cut

Chicken Breast vs Thigh

Compare nutrition, calories, protein, and fat between chicken breast and thigh. Which is better for your goals?

Breast wins for lean protein; Thigh wins for flavor and iron.

Chicken Breast vs Wings

Compare chicken breast and wings nutrition side-by-side. See which has more protein, fewer calories, and better macros.

Breast is far leaner; Wings are higher in fat due to skin.

Chicken Thigh vs Drumstick

Thigh vs drumstick nutrition comparison. Both are dark meat — see which offers better value for calories and protein.

Thigh is leaner when skinless; Drumstick has more fat from skin.

Grilled vs Fried Chicken

How much difference does cooking method make? Compare grilled and fried chicken breast nutrition side-by-side.

Grilled has 44% fewer calories and 78% less fat than fried.

Chicken Breast vs Ground Chicken

Is ground chicken a good alternative to breast? Compare protein, fat, and calories.

Breast is leaner; Ground chicken is more versatile but higher in fat.

Skinless vs Skin-On Chicken Breast

How much difference does chicken skin make? Compare nutrition of skinless vs skin-on chicken breast.

Skinless saves 77 calories and 5.2g fat per 100g.

Rotisserie vs Grilled Chicken

Is store-bought rotisserie chicken as healthy as home-grilled? Compare sodium, calories, and convenience.

Rotisserie is convenient but has 9x more sodium than home-grilled.

Chicken Breast vs Chicken Tender (Tenderloin)

What is the difference between chicken breast and tenderloin? Compare nutrition, texture, and best uses.

Nearly identical nutrition; Tenders are more tender but slightly pricier.

Bone-In vs Boneless Chicken Thigh

Compare bone-in skin-on thigh vs boneless skinless thigh. See the real nutrition and cost differences.

Boneless skinless has 52% fewer calories due to absent skin.

Chicken Breast vs Turkey Breast

How does chicken compare to turkey? Detailed nutrition comparison of the two most popular poultry options.

Very similar nutrition; Turkey is slightly leaner with more tryptophan.