Chicken thigh, baked, broiled, or roasted, skin not eaten, from raw: Nutrition Facts
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Chicken thigh, baked, broiled, or roasted, skin not eaten, from raw contains 178 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium thigh (70 g) provides about 125 kcal.
Roughly 57% of its calories come from protein, with 43% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in chicken, whole pieces on FoodFactly, where the median is 204 kcal per 100 g across 160 foods.
100 g provides 49% of the Daily Value for selenium, 39% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 27% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 178 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 8.1 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.3 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol C | 132 mg | 44% |
| Sodium C | 336 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 24.6 g | 49% |
| Vitamin A C | 8 µg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.9 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.095 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.22 mg | 17% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 6.2 mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.46 mg | 27% |
| Folate (B9) C | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.42 µg | 18% |
| Choline C | 71.4 mg | 13% |
| Calcium C | 9 mg | 0.7% |
| Iron C | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 229 mg | 18% |
| Potassium C | 267 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 1.9 mg | 17% |
| Copper C | 0.067 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 26.9 µg | 49% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 57%
- Fat 43%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein24.6 gabove the median for chicken, whole pieces (median 23.6 g)
- Fat8.1 gbelow the median for chicken, whole pieces (median 10.7 g)
- Saturated fat2.3 gbelow the median for chicken, whole pieces (median 2.7 g)
- Sodium336 mgin the lowest quarter of chicken, whole pieces (median 405 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal13.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water66.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.7 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.005 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.005 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.044 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.47 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.073 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.086 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.48 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.034 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.008 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 8 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 66.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 5 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Chicken thigh
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, stewed, skin eaten Cooked | 181 | 24.7 g | 0 g | 8.3 g |
| Chicken leg, drumstick and thigh, stewed, skin not eaten Cooked | 164 | 24.1 g | 0 g | 7.5 g |
| Chicken leg, drumstick and thigh, baked or broiled, skin not eaten Cooked | 168 | 24.4 g | 0 g | 7.1 g |
| Chicken leg, drumstick and thigh, grilled without sauce, skin not eaten Cooked | 183 | 23.9 g | 0 g | 9 g |
| Chicken leg, drumstick and thigh, sauteed, skin not eaten Cooked | 183 | 23.9 g | 0 g | 9 g |
| Chicken leg, drumstick and thigh, baked, coated, skin / coating not eaten Cooked | 183 | 23.9 g | 0 g | 9 g |
| Chicken leg, drumstick and thigh, fried, coated, skin / coating not eaten Cooked | 183 | 23.9 g | 0 g | 9 g |
| Chicken drumstick, fried, coated, skin / coating not eaten, from raw Cooked | 169 | 23.6 g | 0 g | 7.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked chicken thigh?
100 g of cooked chicken thigh has 178 kcal. 1 medium thigh (70 g): about 125 kcal. 1 oz, cooked (28.4 g): about 50 kcal. 1 small thigh (65 g): about 116 kcal.
Is cooked chicken thigh high in protein?
Cooked chicken thigh contains 24.6 g of protein per 100 g (49% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 17.2 g in 1 medium thigh (70 g). About 57% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other chicken, whole pieces, that is above the median (median 23.6 g).
How many carbs are in cooked chicken thigh?
Cooked chicken thigh has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked chicken thigh?
Cooked chicken thigh contains 8.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.3 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked chicken thigh contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (49% DV), Niacin (B3) (39% DV), Vitamin B6 (27% DV), phosphorus (18% DV) and Vitamin B12 (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked chicken thigh?
100 g contains 336 mg of sodium, 15% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706030. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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