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Amount Per 1 thigh without skin (116 g)
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| Calories 206 |
Chicken Drumstick: 14 Grams of Protein
The chicken leg has two parts — the thigh and the drumstick. The drumstick is the lower part of the chicken leg, also known as the calf.
One chicken drumstick without the skin or bones (44 grams) contains 12.4 grams of protein. This is equal to 28.3 grams of protein per 100 grams.
Chicken drumsticks also have 76 calories per drumstick, or 172 calories per 100 grams. 70% of the calories comes from protein, while 30% comes from fat (6).
Most people eat a drumstick with the skin on. A chicken drumstick with the skin on has 112 calories, with 53% of the calories coming from protein and 47% coming from fat (7).
Chicken Wing: 4 Grams of Protein
Chicken wings consist of three parts — the drumette, the wingette and the wing tip. They are often consumed as snacks or bar food.
One chicken wing without the skin or bones (21 grams) has 6.4 grams of protein. This is equal to 30.5 grams of protein per 100 grams.
Chicken wings also have 42 calories per wing, or 203 calories per 100 grams. 64% of the calories comes from protein, while 36% comes from fat (8).
As with drumsticks, most people eat chicken wings with the skin on. A chicken wing with skin contains 99 calories, with 39% of the calories coming from protein and 61% from fat (9).
Chicken Breast: 54 Grams of Protein
Chicken breast is one of the most popular cuts of chicken.
A skinless, cooked chicken breast (172 grams) contains 54 grams of protein. This is equal to 31 grams of protein per 100 grams (3).
A chicken breast also has 284 calories, or 165 calories per 100 grams. 80% of the calories comes from protein, while 20% comes from fat (3).
Chicken breast is especially popular among bodybuilders and those who want to lose weight. Its high protein and low calorie contents mean you can eat more chicken without worrying about consuming too many calories.
FAQ
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Along with the drumsticks, people also refer to the thighs as the “dark” meat on the chicken. In a 3.5-oz serving of cooked thighs with skin on, a person is consuming 229 calories. Also, they are getting: 25 g of protein.
