Protein Content of Chicken Meat

The protein content of the chicken egg is 13% while protein content of chicken meat is:

Correct Answer: 21%

Chicken meat contains approximately 21% protein, while the chicken egg contains about 13% protein.

Proximate Composition of Meat (General)

The standard composition of animal meat is: 72% water and 28% dry matter (DM). The DM consists of:

• Protein: 21%
• Fat: 6%
• Ash (minerals): 1%

Why Chicken Meat Has More Protein Than Egg

Muscle tissue (meat) is primarily composed of contractile proteins (actin, myosin, etc.) and thus has a higher protein content per 100g than egg, which contains a proportionally higher fat fraction in the yolk. Lean muscle = high protein, low fat. Egg = moderate protein, significant fat (yolk lipids).