Chicken Thigh vs Crab

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

Quick Verdict

Best for weight loss

Crab

Best for muscle gain

Chicken Thigh

Best for low-carb

Chicken Thigh

Macro Comparison

Chicken Thigh: 100g (100g)  |  Crab: 100g (100g)

CaloriesLower is better for weight loss

119

Chicken Thigh

vs

83

Crab

ProteinHigher supports muscle growth

19.65g

Chicken Thigh

vs

17.9g

Crab

CarbsLower for low-carb diets

0g

Chicken Thigh

vs

0g

Crab

FatLower for calorie control

3.91g

Chicken Thigh

vs

0.74g

Crab

Protein Efficiency

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

66%

Chicken Thigh

86%

Crab

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Per 100g Comparison

NutrientChicken ThighCrab
Calories11983
Protein19.6g17.9g
Carbs0g0g
Fat3.9g0.7g
Fiber0g0g
Sugar0g0g
Sodium82mg395mg
Cholesterol94mg97mg
Saturated Fat0.97g0.2g
Potassium264mg259mg
Vitamin A8mcg1mcg
Vitamin C0mg3.3mg
Calcium8mg91mg
Iron0.75mg0.5mg

Which Should You Choose?

For weight loss

Choose Crab. With 83 calories and 17.9g protein, it gives you more protein per calorie — keeping you full while cutting calories.

For muscle gain

Choose Chicken Thigh. Chicken Thigh delivers 19.65g protein per serving — 1.8g more than Crab.

For low-carb diets

Choose Chicken Thigh with 0g carbs per serving.

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Common Questions

Is Chicken Thigh or Crab better for weight loss?

For weight loss, Crab is the better choice. Chicken Thigh has 119 calories and 19.65g protein per serving, while Crab has 83 calories and 17.9g protein. Lower calories with higher protein helps you stay full while eating fewer calories.

Which has more protein, Chicken Thigh or Crab?

Chicken Thigh has more protein per serving. Chicken Thigh provides 19.65g and Crab provides 17.9g of protein.

Can I eat both chicken thigh and crab together?

Yes! Combining chicken thigh and crab gives you 202 calories and 37.55g protein. This combination can work well as part of a balanced meal.

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