Cooked Chicken ThighVSCooked Salmon (Atlantic)

Comparing Chicken thigh with Salmon

Cooked Chicken Thigh

Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Poultry Products USDA #172853
Top Protein
Protein24.6g
Cals
176
Fat
8.6g
Carbs
0.0g

Cooked Salmon (Atlantic)

Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Finfish and Shellfish Products USDA #175168
Protein22.1g
Cals
206
Fat
12.3g
Carbs
0.0g

Key Differences

Protein Gap
2.4g
-10% difference
Calorie Gap
30
17% difference
Fat Gap
3.7g
Carb Gap
0.0g

Category Winners

💪
Most Protein
Per 100g serving
Cooked Chicken Thigh
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Lowest Calories
For weight loss
Cooked Chicken Thigh
Best Efficiency
Protein per calorie
Cooked Chicken Thigh
Source: USDA FoodData Central • Data as of 2025-12-14