Chicken Thigh (skinless)
26.0gprotein / 100g209 cal · 10.9g fat · $ · Quality 0.92
Mahi Mahi
26.0gprotein / 100g109 cal · 0.9g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.89
Gram for gram, Chicken Thigh (skinless) and Mahi Mahi are close: 26.0g vs 26.0g of protein per 100g — a difference small enough that it shouldn't be the deciding factor.
Neither has a meaningful edge on protein quality; they're close enough on amino acid profile that it isn't a differentiator here.
Chicken Thigh (skinless) is also the cheaper option ($ vs $$$), 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 Mahi Mahi at a noticeably lower price per serving.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Chicken Thigh (skinless) | Mahi Mahi |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26.0g | 26.0g |
| Calories | 209 | 109 |
| Fat | 10.9g | 0.9g |
| Carbs | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Quality score | 0.92 | 0.89 |
| Relative cost | $ | $$$ |
| Prep time | 25 min | 12 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, chicken thigh (skinless) or mahi mahi?
Chicken Thigh (skinless) has 26.0g of protein per 100g compared to Mahi Mahi's 26.0g.
Which is lower in calories?
Mahi Mahi is lower in calories per 100g, at 109 vs the other's 209.