Nutrition facts
Per 100 grams
- Energy
- 144.1 kcal602.8 kJ
- Carbohydrates
- 0 g
- Protein
- 18.6 g
- Total fat
- 7.9 g
- Dietary fiber
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 62.3 mg
- Calcium
- 5.7 mg
Nutrition referenceMeat, Eggs & Dairy
Chicken Thigh
Chicken thigh is a tender, flavorful dark-meat cut of chicken. Per 100 g it provides about 144 calories with 18.6 g protein.
144.1
kcalper 100g
- Carbs
- 0g
- Protein
- 18.6g
- Fat
- 7.9g
Reference values
About this food
Understanding this nutrition reference
Chicken thigh is the dark-meat cut from the upper leg of the chicken. It is more tender and flavorful than chicken breast and is used in roasting, grilling, braising, and stir-fries.
Nutritionally, chicken thigh is a source of protein. Per 100 g of raw chicken thigh provides about 144 kcal, 18.6 g of protein, and 7.9 g of fat.
Chicken thigh has more fat than chicken breast but remains a good source of protein. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Portion guidance
How to use the serving references
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g of raw chicken thigh. A typical 4 oz portion (about 113 g) provides roughly 163 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Questions and answers
Chicken Thigh nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in chicken thigh?
Chicken thigh provides about 144 calories per 100 g. A typical 4 oz portion (about 113 g) provides roughly 163 calories.
Is chicken thigh high in protein?
Yes. Chicken thigh provides about 18.6 g of protein per 100 g.
Is chicken thigh high in fat?
Chicken thigh provides about 7.9 g of fat per 100 g, more than chicken breast.
