Chicken Thigh (skinless)
26.0gprotein / 100g209 cal · 10.9g fat · $ · Quality 0.92
Salmon (Atlantic, farmed)
25.4gprotein / 100g208 cal · 13.4g fat · $$$$ · Quality 0.91
Per 100g, Chicken Thigh (skinless) comes in at 26.0g of protein against Salmon (Atlantic, farmed)'s 25.4g, a 0.6g gap that's noticeable across a full day's eating but won't make or break either choice on its own.
Protein quality is essentially matched between the two — both land in a similar tier for amino acid completeness.
Budget-wise, Chicken Thigh (skinless) runs meaningfully cheaper per typical serving ($) than Salmon (Atlantic, farmed) ($$$$).
With protein content this close, cost is the more useful tiebreaker: Chicken Thigh (skinless) delivers a similar protein profile to Salmon (Atlantic, farmed) at a noticeably lower price per serving.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Chicken Thigh (skinless) | Salmon (Atlantic, farmed) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26.0g | 25.4g |
| Calories | 209 | 208 |
| Fat | 10.9g | 13.4g |
| Carbs | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Quality score | 0.92 | 0.91 |
| Relative cost | $ | $$$$ |
| Prep time | 25 min | 15 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, chicken thigh (skinless) or salmon (atlantic, farmed)?
Chicken Thigh (skinless) has 26.0g of protein per 100g compared to Salmon (Atlantic, farmed)'s 25.4g.
Which is lower in calories?
Salmon (Atlantic, farmed) is lower in calories per 100g, at 208 vs the other's 209.