Turkey thigh, pre-basted, meat and skin, cooked, roasted: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Cooked Poultry
Turkey thigh, pre-basted, meat and skin, cooked, roasted contains 157 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 thigh, bone removed (314 g) provides about 493 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from fat, with 49% from protein 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 51% of the Daily Value for selenium, 37% of the Daily Value for zinc and 20% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 157 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 8.5 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat ? | 2.7 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol ? | 62 mg | 21% |
| Sodium ? | 437 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 18.8 g | 38% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.083 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 2.4 mg | 15% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.81 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.23 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.24 µg | 10% |
| Calcium ? | 8 mg | 0.6% |
| Iron ? | 1.5 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium ? | 17 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus ? | 171 mg | 14% |
| Potassium ? | 241 mg | 5% |
| Zinc ? | 4.1 mg | 37% |
| Copper ? | 0.14 mg | 15% |
| Manganese ? | 0.015 mg | 0.7% |
| Selenium I | 27.9 µg | 51% |
% 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 49%
- Fat 51%
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
- Protein18.8 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat8.5 gabove the median for poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat2.7 gabove the median for poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium437 mgin the top quarter of poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal12 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water70.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 2.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 2.4 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.21 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.82 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.95 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.5 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.7 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.53 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.21 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.74 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.72 g |
| Valine ? | 0.98 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.3 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.57 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.2 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.8 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 3 g |
| Glycine ? | 1.1 g |
| Proline ? | 0.84 g |
| Serine ? | 0.83 g |
Individual fatty acids (15)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0.04 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 2 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.06 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 1.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.71 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 2.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.1 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.21 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.4 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0.03 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 70.6 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 2.1 g |
| Energy ? | 657 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 6 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, with added solution, cooked, braised Cooked | 183 | 21.6 g | 0.13 g | 10.7 g |
| Turkey, whole, neck, meat only, cooked, simmered Cooked | 162 | 22.5 g | 0 g | 7.4 g |
| Chicken, dark meat, thigh, meat only, with added solution, cooked, braised Cooked | 164 | 23 g | 0 g | 8 g |
| Chicken, roasting, dark meat, meat only, cooked, roasted Cooked | 178 | 23.3 g | 0 g | 8.8 g |
| Chicken fillet, grilled Cooked | 151 | 22.3 g | 2.4 g | 5.8 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked, braised Cooked | 187 | 22.7 g | 0 g | 10.7 g |
| Chicken, dark meat, drumstick, meat only, with added solution, cooked, braised Cooked | 149 | 23 g | 0 g | 6.3 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked, roasted Cooked | 191 | 23.4 g | 0 g | 10.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked turkey thigh?
100 g of cooked turkey thigh has 157 kcal. 1 thigh, bone removed (314 g): about 493 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 133 kcal.
Is cooked turkey thigh high in protein?
Cooked turkey thigh contains 18.8 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 59 g in 1 thigh, bone removed (314 g). About 49% 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 cooked turkey thigh?
Cooked turkey thigh has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in cooked turkey thigh?
Cooked turkey thigh contains 8.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.7 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked turkey thigh contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (51% DV), zinc (37% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (20% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (16% DV) and copper (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked turkey thigh?
100 g contains 437 mg of sodium, 19% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 171502. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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