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Chicken thigh calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of chicken thigh contains 179 calories, with 24.8 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrate and 8.2 g of fat. Most of its calories come from protein.
Chicken thigh runs darker, moister and roughly a third more calorific than breast because of its fat — which is exactly why it survives grilling and curries without drying out. For many people the extra satisfaction per bite is worth the difference. Skin-on changes the numbers substantially; these values are for meat only.
Where the calories come from
Protein 57% Carbs 0% Fat 43%
How chicken thigh compares
Per 100 g, against the closest meat & poultry in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken thigh | 179 kcal | 24.8 g | 0 g | 8.2 g |
| Chicken neck meat, simmered | 179 kcal | 24.6 g | 0 g | 8.2 g |
| Ground bison, cooked | 179 kcal | 25.5 g | 0 g | 8.6 g |
| Chicken thigh meat, cooked | 176 kcal | 24.6 g | 0 g | 8.6 g |
| Turkey heart, cooked | 174 kcal | 24.9 g | 0 g | 7.5 g |
Same food, different preparation
| Preparation | Calories | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken thigh (typical) | 179 kcal | 24.8 g | 8.2 g |
| Fried chicken thigh (fried) | 178 kcal | 23.2 g | 9.4 g |
Per 100 g. Water loss in cooking concentrates calories; added fat in frying adds its own.
Nutrition facts for chicken thigh
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 cooked thigh |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 179 kcal | 93 kcal |
| Protein | 24.8 g | 13 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 8.2 g | 4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g | 1 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in chicken thigh
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Selenium | 27.1 µg | 49% |
| Niacin (B3) | 6.2 mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46 mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 230 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42 µg | 18% |
| Zinc | 1.9 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.22 mg | 17% |
| Choline | 71.8 mg | 13% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common chicken thigh servings
How many calories in a portion of chicken thigh — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz (85 g) | 152 kcal | 21 g | 0 g | 7 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 179 kcal | 25 g | 0 g | 8 g |
| 1 thigh without skin (116 g) | 208 kcal | 29 g | 0 g | 10 g |
| 1 thigh with skin (137 g) | 245 kcal | 34 g | 0 g | 11 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chicken thigh?
Chicken thigh has 179 calories per 100 grams. A typical serving of 1 cooked thigh (52 g) has about 93 calories.
How much protein is in chicken thigh?
Chicken thigh contains 24.8 g of protein per 100 g, or about 13 g per 1 cooked thigh.
Is chicken thigh low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Chicken thigh has 0 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is chicken thigh a good source of protein?
Chicken thigh provides 24.8 g of protein per 100 g — about 57% of its calories come from protein.
Are these chicken thigh calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #172388 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
