Tag: Saturated fat chicken

According to Healthline, a boneless, cooked chicken breast with skin contains 386 calories, significantly more than the skinless version at 284 calories. This calorie density often leads people to wonder: is chicken skin bad for calorie deficits, and should you avoid it entirely to lose weight?

According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, a 3-ounce serving of skinless chicken thigh contains 9 grams of total fat, while the same portion of skinless chicken breast has only 3 grams. This substantial difference confirms that chicken thighs do have higher fat, a key factor distinguishing white meat from dark meat poultry.