Chicken, wing, meat and skin vs Chicken Breast

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

Chicken breast is the leaner choice by a wide margin — 165 calories and just 1.93g fat per 100g compared to the wing's 203 calories and 10.6g fat. The breast also packs more protein at 22.5g vs 18.4g for the wing. If you're watching calories or maximizing protein per bite, breast wins every time.

Pro tip

Choose breast for meal prep and high-protein goals. Wings are fine as an occasional treat, but that skin adds over 5x the fat — keep portions in check.

Quick Verdict

Best for weight loss

Chicken Breast

Best for muscle gain

Chicken Breast

Best for low-carb

Chicken, wing, meat and skin

Macro Comparison

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

CaloriesLower is better for weight loss

203

Chicken, wing, meat and skin

vs

165

Chicken Breast

ProteinHigher supports muscle growth

18.4g

Chicken, wing, meat and skin

vs

22.5g

Chicken Breast

CarbsLower for low-carb diets

-0.46g

Chicken, wing, meat and skin

vs

0g

Chicken Breast

FatLower for calorie control

10.6g

Chicken, wing, meat and skin

vs

1.93g

Chicken Breast

Protein Efficiency

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

36%

Chicken, wing, meat and skin

55%

Chicken Breast

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Per 100g Comparison

NutrientChicken, wing, meat and skinChicken Breast
Calories203165
Protein18.4g22.5g
Carbs-0.5g0g
Fat10.6g1.9g
Fiber
Sugar
Sodium84.1mg65.8mg
Cholesterol98.9mg72.7mg
Saturated Fat0.35g
Potassium194mg330mg
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Calcium13.6mg3.94mg
Iron0.51mg0.35mg

Which Should You Choose?

For weight loss

Choose Chicken Breast. With 165 calories and 22.5g 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, wing, meat and skin.

For low-carb diets

Choose Chicken, wing, meat and skin with -0.46g carbs per serving.

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Common Questions

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

For weight loss, Chicken Breast is the better choice. Chicken, wing, meat and skin has 203 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, wing, meat and skin or Chicken Breast?

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

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

Yes! Combining chicken, wing, meat and skin and chicken breast gives you 368 calories and 40.9g protein. This combination can work well as part of a balanced meal.

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