Bone vs Meat in Chicken Parts

[danieldumont]

Does anyone know the average percentage of meat to bone in each of the typical chicken parts? Thigh, drumstick, breast, wing & back? Thanks!

[jeremyn]

i don't know at all, but here are my guesses...

part: percentage meat

thigh: 60%
drumstick: 50%
breast: 70%
wing: 40%
back: not sure...depends on how it is boned?

Maybe someone else will have more reliable info. These are just guesses.