๐ฆด 1๏ธโฃ Chicken Drumsticks (with skin, cooked)
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Protein per 100g: โ 24โ26 g
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Protein per kg: โ 240โ260 g
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Calories: โ 215 kcal/100 g
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Fat: โ 12โ14 g
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Notes: Moderate protein, more fat due to skin and dark meat. Juicier but slightly less lean than breast.
๐ 2๏ธโฃ Chicken Breast (skinless, cooked)
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Protein per 100g: โ 31โ33 g
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Protein per kg: โ 310โ330 g
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Calories: โ 165 kcal/100 g
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Fat: โ 3.5 g
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Notes: Highest protein-to-calorie ratio of all chicken parts. The best choice for lean muscle gain.
๐ 3๏ธโฃ Chicken Thighs (skinless, cooked)
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Protein per 100g: โ 26 g
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Protein per kg: โ 260 g
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Calories: โ 210 kcal/100 g
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Fat: โ 10 g
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Notes: Slightly less protein than breast, but more flavorful. Contains more iron and zinc.
๐ 4๏ธโฃ Chicken Wings (with skin, cooked)
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Protein per 100g: โ 24 g
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Protein per kg: โ 240 g
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Calories: โ 290 kcal/100 g
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Fat: โ 20 g
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Notes: Lower protein density due to high fat and skin content. Great for flavor, not for protein optimization.
๐ฅ 5๏ธโฃ Chicken Eggs (whole)
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1 large egg (โ50 g): โ 6.3 g protein
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Protein per 100g: โ 12.6 g
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Protein per kg: โ 126 g
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Calories: โ 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.
๐งฎ ๐ฌ Protein Ranking (per kg, cooked)
| Rank | Food | Protein (g/kg) | Key Trait |
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| ๐ฅ 1 | Chicken Breast | 310โ330 | Leanest, most protein |
| ๐ฅ 2 | Chicken Thigh | 260 | Balanced protein + fat |
| ๐ฅ 3 | Chicken Drumstick | 240โ260 | Slightly lower, juicier |
| 4 | Chicken Wings | 240 | High fat, low density |
| 5 | Eggs | 126 | Best amino acid quality, but less dense |
๐ง Summary:
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Chicken breast is the most protein-dense (โ33 g per 100 g).
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Drumsticks are still very good, about 80โ85% as protein-rich as breast, but with more fat.
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Eggs provide top-quality protein but less by weight โ youโd need about 8 large eggs to equal the protein in 200 g of chicken breast.