Chicken Thigh (skinless)Nutrition reference
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Chicken Thigh (skinless)

Chicken Thigh (skinless). Nutrition is shown per 100 g of raw chicken thigh meat, skin and bones excluded.

144.1
kcalper 100g
Carbs
0g
Protein
18.61g
Fat
7.92g
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Nutrition facts

Per 100 grams

Reference values
Measurement basis
Food state
Raw, boneless, skinless
Edible portion
Raw chicken thigh meat, skin and bones excluded
Measurement basis
Per 100 g raw edible portion
Energy (kcal)
144.1 kcal
Protein
18.6125 g
Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
7.916 g
Dietary fiber12
0 g
Sugars12
0 g
Saturated fat
1.658 g
Sodium
62.33 mg
More nutrients15
Energy (kJ)
602.8 kJ
Added sugars12
0 g
Trans fat
0.02375 g
Cholesterol
91.66 mg
Calcium
5.65 mg
Potassium
271.8 mg
Magnesium
21.8 mg
Iron
0.6018 mg
Zinc
1.348 mg
Vitamin B22
0.21 mg
Vitamin B32
4.6 mg
Vitamin B62
0.34 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)2
8 µg
Vitamin B122
0.2 µg
Retinol2
21 µg
  1. Assumed zero by source
  2. Additional data source[3]

Data sources

3
  1. 1

    USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods, FDC 2646171

    2646171 · Foundation Foods April 2026; 2023-10-26

  2. 2

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

    173627 · SR Legacy April 2018; 2019-04-01

  3. 3

    Norwegian Food Safety Authority

    03.333 · Norwegian Food Composition Table 2026; published January 2026

About this food

Understanding this nutrition reference

Chicken thigh is the dark-meat cut from the upper leg of the chicken. It is used in roasting, grilling, braising, and stir-fries.

This record refers to raw boneless skinless chicken thigh. Per 100 g it retains approximately 144 kcal and provides 18.6 g protein and 7.92 g fat.

The nutritional basis excludes skin and bone and does not describe cooked thigh or skin-on chicken.

Plan your portion

How much is in your serving of Chicken Thigh (skinless)?

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.

Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
ServingWeightCaloriesCarbsProteinFat
100 g100 g144.1 kcal0 g18.6 g7.9 g
4 oz113 g162.8 kcal0 g21 g8.9 g
8 oz227 g327.1 kcal0 g42.3 g18 g

Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.

Energy (kcal)
144.1 kcal
Energy (kJ)
602.8 kJ
Protein
18.6125 g
Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
7.916 g
Dietary fiber12
0 g
Sugars12
0 g
Added sugars12
0 g
Saturated fat
1.658 g
Trans fat
0.02375 g
Cholesterol
91.66 mg
Sodium
62.33 mg
Calcium
5.65 mg
Potassium
271.8 mg
Magnesium
21.8 mg
Iron
0.6018 mg
Zinc
1.348 mg
Vitamin B22
0.21 mg
Vitamin B32
4.6 mg
Vitamin B62
0.34 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)2
8 µg
Vitamin B122
0.2 µg
Retinol2
21 µg

Questions and answers

Chicken Thigh (skinless) 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.