Duck Breast (skinless)
27.0gprotein / 100g201 cal · 11.2g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.91
Chicken Thigh (skinless)
26.0gprotein / 100g209 cal · 10.9g fat · $ · Quality 0.92
Duck Breast (skinless) carries 1.0g more protein per 100g than Chicken Thigh (skinless) (27.0g vs 26.0g) — a real but modest edge.
Neither has a meaningful edge on protein quality; they're close enough on amino acid profile that it isn't a differentiator here.
Chicken Thigh (skinless) is the more budget-friendly pick ($ vs $$$ for Duck Breast (skinless)), worth weighing if cost matters more than the other differences here.
With protein content this close, cost is the more useful tiebreaker: Chicken Thigh (skinless) delivers a similar protein profile to Duck Breast (skinless) at a noticeably lower price per serving.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Duck Breast (skinless) | Chicken Thigh (skinless) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27.0g | 26.0g |
| Calories | 201 | 209 |
| Fat | 11.2g | 10.9g |
| Carbs | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Quality score | 0.91 | 0.92 |
| Relative cost | $$$ | $ |
| Prep time | 15 min | 25 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, duck breast (skinless) or chicken thigh (skinless)?
Duck Breast (skinless) has 27.0g of protein per 100g compared to Chicken Thigh (skinless)'s 26.0g.
Which is lower in calories?
Duck Breast (skinless) is lower in calories per 100g, at 201 vs the other's 209.