Head-to-head comparison

Chicken Thigh (skinless) vs Cod (baked): Which Has More Protein?

Both Chicken Thigh (skinless) and Cod (baked) are common enough protein choices that they get compared directly all the time — here's what the actual numbers say.

Chicken Thigh (skinless)

26.0gprotein / 100g

209 cal · 10.9g fat · $ · Quality 0.92

Cod (baked)

23.0gprotein / 100g

105 cal · 0.9g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.9

Per 100g, Chicken Thigh (skinless) comes in at 26.0g of protein against Cod (baked)'s 23.0g, a 3.0g gap that's noticeable across a full day's eating but won't make or break either choice on its own.

Protein quality is essentially matched between the two — both land in a similar tier for amino acid completeness.

Budget-wise, Chicken Thigh (skinless) runs meaningfully cheaper per typical serving ($) than Cod (baked) ($$$).

Verdict

With protein content this close, cost is the more useful tiebreaker: Chicken Thigh (skinless) delivers a similar protein profile to Cod (baked) at a noticeably lower price per serving.

Full nutrition comparison

Per 100gChicken Thigh (skinless)Cod (baked)
Protein26.0g23.0g
Calories209105
Fat10.9g0.9g
Carbs0.0g0.0g
Fiber0.0g0.0g
Quality score0.920.9
Relative cost$$$$
Prep time25 min15 min

Frequently asked

Which has more protein, chicken thigh (skinless) or cod (baked)?

Chicken Thigh (skinless) has 26.0g of protein per 100g compared to Cod (baked)'s 23.0g.

Which is lower in calories?

Cod (baked) is lower in calories per 100g, at 105 vs the other's 209.