Beef Sirloin Steak (lean)
29.0gprotein / 100g183 cal · 6.9g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.92
Chicken Thigh (skinless)
26.0gprotein / 100g209 cal · 10.9g fat · $ · Quality 0.92
Beef Sirloin Steak (lean) carries 3.0g more protein per 100g than Chicken Thigh (skinless) (29.0g vs 26.0g) — a real but modest edge.
Neither has a meaningful edge on protein quality; they're close enough on amino acid profile that it isn't a differentiator here.
Chicken Thigh (skinless) is the more budget-friendly pick ($ vs $$$ for Beef Sirloin Steak (lean)), worth weighing if cost matters more than the other differences here.
Beef Sirloin Steak (lean)'s typical serving also delivers more leucine (2350mg vs Chicken Thigh (skinless)'s 1950mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
With protein content this close, cost is the more useful tiebreaker: Chicken Thigh (skinless) delivers a similar protein profile to Beef Sirloin Steak (lean) at a noticeably lower price per serving.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Beef Sirloin Steak (lean) | Chicken Thigh (skinless) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 29.0g | 26.0g |
| Calories | 183 | 209 |
| Fat | 6.9g | 10.9g |
| Carbs | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Quality score | 0.92 | 0.92 |
| Relative cost | $$$ | $ |
| Prep time | 15 min | 25 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, beef sirloin steak (lean) or chicken thigh (skinless)?
Beef Sirloin Steak (lean) has 29.0g of protein per 100g compared to Chicken Thigh (skinless)'s 26.0g.
Which is lower in calories?
Beef Sirloin Steak (lean) is lower in calories per 100g, at 183 vs the other's 209.