Tilapia vs Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin

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

Quick Verdict

Best for weight loss

Tilapia

Best for muscle gain

Tilapia

Best for low-carb

Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin

Macro Comparison

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

CaloriesLower is better for weight loss

96

Tilapia

vs

161

Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin

ProteinHigher supports muscle growth

20.1g

Tilapia

vs

18.4g

Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin

CarbsLower for low-carb diets

0g

Tilapia

vs

-0.48g

Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin

FatLower for calorie control

1.7g

Tilapia

vs

5.94g

Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin

Protein Efficiency

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

84%

Tilapia

46%

Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin

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Per 100g Comparison

NutrientTilapiaChicken, drumstick, meat and skin
Calories96161
Protein20.1g18.4g
Carbs0g-0.5g
Fat1.7g5.9g
Fiber0g
Sugar0g
Sodium52mg91mg
Cholesterol50mg94.6mg
Saturated Fat0.59g
Potassium302mg244mg
Vitamin A0mcg
Vitamin C0mg
Calcium10mg8.28mg
Iron0.56mg0.67mg

Which Should You Choose?

For weight loss

Choose Tilapia. With 96 calories and 20.1g protein, it gives you more protein per calorie — keeping you full while cutting calories.

For muscle gain

Choose Tilapia. Tilapia delivers 20.1g protein per serving — 1.7g 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 Tilapia or Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin better for weight loss?

For weight loss, Tilapia is the better choice. Tilapia has 96 calories and 20.1g protein per serving, while Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin has 161 calories and 18.4g protein. Lower calories with higher protein helps you stay full while eating fewer calories.

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

Tilapia has more protein per serving. Tilapia provides 20.1g and Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin provides 18.4g of protein.

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

Yes! Combining tilapia and chicken, drumstick, meat and skin gives you 257 calories and 38.5g protein. This combination can work well as part of a balanced meal.

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