Chicken, thigh, boneless, skinless, raw: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Raw Poultry
Chicken, thigh, boneless, skinless, raw contains 149 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of reference amount, racc (114 g) provides about 170 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from protein, with 49% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in poultry products on FoodFactly, where the median is 176 kcal per 100 g across 391 foods.
100 g provides 14% of the Daily Value for phosphorus and 12% of the Daily Value for zinc.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 149 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 7.9 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat M | 1.7 g | 8% |
| Trans fat M | 0.024 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 91.7 mg | 31% |
| Sodium M | 62.3 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 18.6 g | 37% |
| Calcium M | 5.7 mg | 0.4% |
| Iron M | 0.6 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium M | 21.8 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 178 mg | 14% |
| Potassium M | 272 mg | 6% |
| Zinc M | 1.3 mg | 12% |
| Copper M | 0.042 mg | 5% |
| Manganese M | 0 mg | 0% |
% 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 51%
- Fat 49%
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
- Protein18.6 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat7.9 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat1.7 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium62.3 mgin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal12.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water72.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 2.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 1.4 g |
Other components (3)
| Water M | 72.9 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 3 g |
| Ash M | 0.96 g |
Other forms of Chicken
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey, ground, 93% lean, 7% fat, raw Raw | 150 | 18.7 g | 0 g | 8.3 g |
| Turkey, Ground, raw Raw | 148 | 19.7 g | 0 g | 7.7 g |
| Squab, (pigeon), meat only, raw Raw | 142 | 17.5 g | 0 g | 7.5 g |
| Turkey, whole, meat and skin, with added solution, raw Raw | 159 | 19 g | 0.15 g | 9.1 g |
| Turkey from whole, light meat, meat and skin, with added solution, raw Raw | 147 | 20 g | 0.14 g | 7.4 g |
| Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw Raw | 144 | 19.5 g | 0 g | 6.7 g |
| Turkey, retail parts, thigh, meat and skin, raw Raw | 161 | 19.5 g | 0 g | 9.2 g |
| Turkey, retail parts, drumstick, meat and skin, raw Raw | 141 | 20 g | 0 g | 6.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw chicken?
100 g of raw chicken has 149 kcal. Reference amount, racc (114 g): about 170 kcal.
Is raw chicken high in protein?
Raw chicken contains 18.6 g of protein per 100 g (37% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 21.2 g in reference amount, racc (114 g). About 51% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 23.3 g).
How many carbs are in raw chicken?
Raw chicken has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in raw chicken?
Raw chicken contains 7.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.7 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw chicken contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are phosphorus (14% DV) and zinc (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw chicken?
100 g contains 62.3 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chicken have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, chicken, thigh, boneless, skinless, raw has 149 kcal, while chicken, meatless, breaded, fried has 234 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record dated October 26, 2023. 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: Foundation Foods, record 2646171. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 26, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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