Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin vs Chicken Breast

Side-by-side nutrition comparison per serving. See which fits your goals better.

Quick Verdict

Best for weight loss

Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin

Best for muscle gain

Chicken Breast

Best for low-carb

Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin

Macro Comparison

Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin: 100g (100g)  |  Chicken Breast: 100g (100g)

CaloriesLower is better for weight loss

161

Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin

vs

165

Chicken Breast

ProteinHigher supports muscle growth

18.4g

Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin

vs

22.5g

Chicken Breast

CarbsLower for low-carb diets

-0.48g

Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin

vs

0g

Chicken Breast

FatLower for calorie control

5.94g

Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin

vs

1.93g

Chicken Breast

Protein Efficiency

What percentage of calories come from protein — higher is better for staying lean.

46%

Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin

55%

Chicken Breast

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Per 100g Comparison

NutrientChicken, drumstick, meat and skinChicken Breast
Calories161165
Protein18.4g22.5g
Carbs-0.5g0g
Fat5.9g1.9g
Fiber
Sugar
Sodium91mg65.8mg
Cholesterol94.6mg72.7mg
Saturated Fat0.35g
Potassium244mg330mg
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Calcium8.28mg3.94mg
Iron0.67mg0.35mg

Which Should You Choose?

For weight loss

Choose Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin. With 161 calories and 18.4g protein, it gives you more protein per calorie — keeping you full while cutting calories.

For muscle gain

Choose Chicken Breast. Chicken Breast delivers 22.5g protein per serving — 4.1g more than Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin.

For low-carb diets

Choose Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin with -0.48g carbs per serving.

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Common Questions

Is Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin or Chicken Breast better for weight loss?

For weight loss, Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin is the better choice. Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin has 161 calories and 18.4g protein per serving, while Chicken Breast has 165 calories and 22.5g protein. Lower calories with higher protein helps you stay full while eating fewer calories.

Which has more protein, Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin or Chicken Breast?

Chicken Breast has more protein per serving. Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin provides 18.4g and Chicken Breast provides 22.5g of protein.

Can I eat both chicken, drumstick, meat and skin and chicken breast together?

Yes! Combining chicken, drumstick, meat and skin and chicken breast gives you 326 calories and 40.9g protein. This combination can work well as part of a balanced meal.

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