Calories in Chicken, thighs, frozen, breaded, reheated
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Chicken, thighs, frozen, breaded, reheated contains 334 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 thigh with bone and breading (133 g) provides about 444 kcal.
Roughly 61% of its calories come from fat, with 22% from protein and 17% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in meals, entrees, and side dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 197 kcal per 100 g across 81 foods.
100 g provides 47% of the Daily Value for selenium, 27% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 23% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5).
These values are for the frozen food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 334 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 22.5 g | 29% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.2 g | 26% |
| Trans fat C | 1.3 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 87 mg | 29% |
| Sodium M | 813 mg | 35% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 14.2 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber I | 0.1 g | 0.4% |
| Total sugars M | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 18.7 g | 37% |
| Vitamin A ? | 37 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E M | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.15 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.29 mg | 22% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 4.3 mg | 27% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 1.2 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.14 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) M | 20 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.54 µg | 23% |
| Calcium M | 75 mg | 6% |
| Iron M | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium M | 31 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus M | 190 mg | 15% |
| Potassium M | 279 mg | 6% |
| Zinc M | 1.4 mg | 13% |
| Copper M | 0.12 mg | 13% |
| Manganese M | 0.29 mg | 13% |
| Selenium M | 25.7 µg | 47% |
% 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 22%
- Carbohydrates 17%
- Fat 61%
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
- Protein18.7 gin the top quarter of meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 7.5 g)
- Fiber0.1 gin the lowest quarter of meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 3.1 g)
- Fat22.5 gin the top quarter of meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 5.5 g)
- Saturated fat5.2 gin the top quarter of meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 1.8 g)
- Sodium813 mgin the top quarter of meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 423 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water41.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 10.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 4.8 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.004 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.23 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 4.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.007 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.07 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 3.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1.3 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.058 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 9.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.24 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.078 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.048 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.023 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.75 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.009 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.02 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.018 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.004 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 1 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.25 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.027 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.75 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 8.2 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 4.1 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.012 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.027 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 1 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.25 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.025 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.016 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Retinol M | 37 µg |
|---|---|
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.09 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 4.2 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 1.6 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.02 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0.19 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (4)
| Water M | 41.6 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 3 g |
| Energy C | 1,396 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 125 IU |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Wing, meat and skin with breading Cooked | 338 | 20.4 g | 13.5 g | 22.5 g |
| WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets | 326 | 16.5 g | 14.3 g | 22.6 g |
| POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Thigh, meat and skin with breading Cooked | 310 | 19.1 g | 11.2 g | 21 g |
| Meat loaf, Puerto Rican style | 325 | 19.8 g | 10.7 g | 22 g |
| KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Wing, meat and skin with breading Cooked | 337 | 20.8 g | 11.7 g | 23 g |
| KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Thigh, meat and skin with breading Cooked | 309 | 17.2 g | 10.3 g | 22.1 g |
| T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, chicken fingers | 325 | 18.7 g | 16.8 g | 20.3 g |
| T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, chicken fingers, from kids' menu | 330 | 18.1 g | 17.7 g | 20.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in frozen chicken?
100 g of frozen chicken has 334 kcal. 1 thigh with bone and breading (133 g): about 444 kcal.
Is frozen chicken high in protein?
Frozen chicken contains 18.7 g of protein per 100 g (37% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 24.8 g in 1 thigh with bone and breading (133 g). About 22% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meals, entrees, and side dishes, that is among the highest quarter (median 7.5 g).
How many carbs are in frozen chicken?
Frozen chicken has 14.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.1 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in frozen chicken?
Frozen chicken contains 22.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.2 g is saturated (26% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does frozen chicken contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (47% DV), Niacin (B3) (27% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (23% DV), Vitamin B12 (23% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in frozen chicken?
100 g contains 813 mg of sodium, 35% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chicken have the same nutrition frozen and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, chicken, thighs, frozen, breaded, reheated has 334 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: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 168961. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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