Tuna Steak (yellowfin, fresh)
29.2gprotein / 100g130 cal · 1.3g fat · $$$$ · Quality 0.92
Chicken Thigh (skinless)
26.0gprotein / 100g209 cal · 10.9g fat · $ · Quality 0.92
Tuna Steak (yellowfin, fresh) delivers a clearly higher protein density than Chicken Thigh (skinless) — 29.2g vs 26.0g per 100g, a gap of 3.2g that adds up fast across multiple servings.
Neither has a meaningful edge on protein quality; they're close enough on amino acid profile that it isn't a differentiator here.
Chicken Thigh (skinless) is the more budget-friendly pick ($ vs $$$$ for Tuna Steak (yellowfin, fresh)), worth weighing if cost matters more than the other differences here.
Tuna Steak (yellowfin, fresh)'s typical serving also delivers more leucine (2350mg vs Chicken Thigh (skinless)'s 1950mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
With protein content this close, cost is the more useful tiebreaker: Chicken Thigh (skinless) delivers a similar protein profile to Tuna Steak (yellowfin, fresh) at a noticeably lower price per serving.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Tuna Steak (yellowfin, fresh) | Chicken Thigh (skinless) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 29.2g | 26.0g |
| Calories | 130 | 209 |
| Fat | 1.3g | 10.9g |
| Carbs | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Quality score | 0.92 | 0.92 |
| Relative cost | $$$$ | $ |
| Prep time | 8 min | 25 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, tuna steak (yellowfin, fresh) or chicken thigh (skinless)?
Tuna Steak (yellowfin, fresh) has 29.2g of protein per 100g compared to Chicken Thigh (skinless)'s 26.0g.
Which is lower in calories?
Tuna Steak (yellowfin, fresh) is lower in calories per 100g, at 130 vs the other's 209.