🦴 1️⃣ Chicken Drumsticks (with skin, cooked)
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Protein per 100g: ≈ 24–26 g
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Protein per kg: ≈ 240–260 g
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Calories: ≈ 215 kcal/100 g
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Fat: ≈ 12–14 g
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Notes: Moderate protein, more fat due to skin and dark meat. Juicier but slightly less lean than breast.
🍗 2️⃣ Chicken Breast (skinless, cooked)
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Protein per 100g: ≈ 31–33 g
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Protein per kg: ≈ 310–330 g
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Calories: ≈ 165 kcal/100 g
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Fat: ≈ 3.5 g
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Notes: Highest protein-to-calorie ratio of all chicken parts. The best choice for lean muscle gain.
🍖 3️⃣ Chicken Thighs (skinless, cooked)
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Protein per 100g: ≈ 26 g
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Protein per kg: ≈ 260 g
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Calories: ≈ 210 kcal/100 g
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Fat: ≈ 10 g
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Notes: Slightly less protein than breast, but more flavorful. Contains more iron and zinc.
🍗 4️⃣ Chicken Wings (with skin, cooked)
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Protein per 100g: ≈ 24 g
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Protein per kg: ≈ 240 g
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Calories: ≈ 290 kcal/100 g
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Fat: ≈ 20 g
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Notes: Lower protein density due to high fat and skin content. Great for flavor, not for protein optimization.
🥚 5️⃣ Chicken Eggs (whole)
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1 large egg (≈50 g): ≈ 6.3 g protein
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Protein per 100g: ≈ 12.6 g
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Protein per kg: ≈ 126 g
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Calories: ≈ 143 kcal/100 g
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Notes: Less total protein per kg than meat, but highest-quality amino acid score (biological value = 100). Excellent for muscle repair.
🧮 🔬 Protein Ranking (per kg, cooked)
| Rank | Food | Protein (g/kg) | Key Trait |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1 | Chicken Breast | 310–330 | Leanest, most protein |
| 🥈 2 | Chicken Thigh | 260 | Balanced protein + fat |
| 🥉 3 | Chicken Drumstick | 240–260 | Slightly lower, juicier |
| 4 | Chicken Wings | 240 | High fat, low density |
| 5 | Eggs | 126 | Best amino acid quality, but less dense |
🧠 Summary:
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Chicken breast is the most protein-dense (≈33 g per 100 g).
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Drumsticks are still very good, about 80–85% as protein-rich as breast, but with more fat.
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Eggs provide top-quality protein but less by weight — you’d need about 8 large eggs to equal the protein in 200 g of chicken breast.