Calorie comparison
Chicken Thigh vs Ground Beef
Per 100 grams, chicken thigh is the lighter choice by 41 calories. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Chicken Thigh | Ground Beef |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 209 | 250 |
| Protein | 26 g | 26 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 11 g | 17 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🍗 Chicken Thigh
3 oz cooked (85 g)
178 cal
22.1 g protein · 0 g carbs · 9.4 g fat
🥩 Ground Beef
3 oz cooked (85/15) (85 g)
213 cal
22.1 g protein · 0 g carbs · 14.5 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, chicken thigh or ground beef?
Per 100 g, chicken thigh has 209 calories and ground beef has 250. Chicken Thigh is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, chicken thigh or ground beef?
Chicken Thigh has 26 g of protein per 100 g; ground beef has 26 g. They're tied on protein.
Is chicken thigh or ground beef better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward chicken thigh — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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