Chicken Thigh (skinless)
26.0gprotein / 100g209 cal · 10.9g fat · $ · Quality 0.92
Shrimp (cooked)
24.0gprotein / 100g99 cal · 0.3g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.87
Chicken Thigh (skinless) carries 2.0g more protein per 100g than Shrimp (cooked) (26.0g vs 24.0g) — a real but modest edge.
On protein quality specifically, Chicken Thigh (skinless) scores higher — high-DIAAS complete animal protein — compared to Shrimp (cooked), which is lit_estimate, complete animal protein.
Chicken Thigh (skinless) is also the cheaper option ($ vs $$$), which matters if you're eating either one regularly rather than occasionally.
With protein content this close, cost is the more useful tiebreaker: Chicken Thigh (skinless) delivers a similar protein profile to Shrimp (cooked) at a noticeably lower price per serving.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Chicken Thigh (skinless) | Shrimp (cooked) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26.0g | 24.0g |
| Calories | 209 | 99 |
| Fat | 10.9g | 0.3g |
| Carbs | 0.0g | 0.2g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Quality score | 0.92 | 0.87 |
| Relative cost | $ | $$$ |
| Prep time | 25 min | 6 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, chicken thigh (skinless) or shrimp (cooked)?
Chicken Thigh (skinless) has 26.0g of protein per 100g compared to Shrimp (cooked)'s 24.0g.
Which is lower in calories?
Shrimp (cooked) is lower in calories per 100g, at 99 vs the other's 209.