Calories in Chicken thigh

Data reviewed 2026-09-08 against USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy).

A 100 g serving of chicken thigh has about 179 kcal, with 24.8 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrate (0 g of that fibre) and 8.2 g of fat. The table below gives the full breakdown and the most common portion sizes.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g
Calories179 kcal
Protein24.8 g
Carbohydrate0 g
Fibre0 g
Sugars0 g
Fat8.2 g
Saturated fat2.3 g
Sodium106 mg
Cholesterol133 mg

Common portions

PortionWeightCalories
oz28.3 g51 kcal
thigh without skin116 g208 kcal
thigh with skin137 g245 kcal

Log chicken thigh in a recipe

To see how chicken thigh affects a whole dish, drop it into the recipe calorie calculator with the rest of your ingredients — it totals calories, protein, carbs and net carbs for the recipe, per serving and per 100 g. The methodology shows the exact arithmetic.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in chicken thigh?

About 179 kcal per 100 g. Portion calories depend on how much you use — see the portions table above for common amounts.

How much protein is in chicken thigh?

Chicken thigh has roughly 24.8 g of protein per 100 g.

Is chicken thigh keto-friendly?

Its net carbs are about 0 g per 100 g (total carbs 0 g minus 0 g fibre). Whether it fits your day depends on portion size and your carb target.

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