Chicken thigh, sauteed, skin eaten: Nutrition Facts
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Chicken thigh, sauteed, skin eaten contains 243 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium thigh (80 g) provides about 194 kcal.
Roughly 62% of its calories come from fat, with 38% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more 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 45% of the Daily Value for selenium, 35% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 24% 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 | 243 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 16.3 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.3 g | 21% |
| Cholesterol C | 129 mg | 43% |
| Sodium C | 406 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 22.6 g | 45% |
| Vitamin A C | 16 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.56 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 5.2 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.086 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.19 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 5.6 mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.4 mg | 24% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.43 µg | 18% |
| Choline C | 65.7 mg | 12% |
| Calcium C | 9 mg | 0.7% |
| Iron C | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 210 mg | 17% |
| Potassium C | 246 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 1.7 mg | 15% |
| Copper C | 0.061 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 24.6 µg | 45% |
% 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 38%
- Fat 62%
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
- Protein22.6 gbelow the median for chicken, whole pieces (median 23.6 g)
- Fat16.3 gin the top quarter of chicken, whole pieces (median 10.7 g)
- Saturated fat4.3 gin the top quarter of chicken, whole pieces (median 2.7 g)
- Sodium406 mgabove the median for chicken, whole pieces (median 405 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal9.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water60.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.7 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.006 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.005 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 3.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.082 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.82 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.21 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.094 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.89 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.085 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.01 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 17 µg |
| Retinol C | 16 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 60.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 4 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 wing, stewed Cooked | 247 | 22.6 g | 0 g | 16.7 g |
| Chicken wing, baked, broiled, or roasted, from raw Cooked | 252 | 23.6 g | 0 g | 16.7 g |
| Chicken leg, drumstick and thigh, grilled without sauce, skin eaten Cooked | 228 | 22.6 g | 0 g | 14.5 g |
| Chicken leg, drumstick and thigh, sauteed, skin eaten Cooked | 228 | 22.6 g | 0 g | 14.5 g |
| Chicken wing, baked or broiled, from pre-cooked Cooked | 257 | 23.4 g | 0.6 g | 18 g |
| Chicken wing, rotisserie Cooked | 257 | 23.4 g | 0.6 g | 18 g |
| Chicken wing, baked or broiled, from fast food / restaurant Cooked | 264 | 23.1 g | 0 g | 18.4 g |
| Chicken wing, grilled without sauce Cooked | 265 | 23.1 g | 0 g | 18.4 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 243 kcal. 1 medium thigh (80 g): about 194 kcal. 1 oz, cooked (28.4 g): about 69 kcal. 1 small thigh (75 g): about 182 kcal.
Is cooked chicken thigh high in protein?
Cooked chicken thigh contains 22.6 g of protein per 100 g (45% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 18.1 g in 1 medium thigh (80 g). About 38% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other chicken, whole pieces, that is below 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 16.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.3 g is saturated (21% 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 (45% DV), Niacin (B3) (35% DV), Vitamin B6 (24% DV), Vitamin B12 (18% DV) and phosphorus (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked chicken thigh?
100 g contains 406 mg of sodium, 18% 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 9, 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 2706043. 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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