Meat & fish · Non-veg

Chicken Thigh calories & nutrition

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Quick answer

Chicken Thigh, 100 g raw: about 200 kcal, 18.2 g protein, 0 g carbs and 14.2 g fat. Per 100 g (raw, skinless chicken thigh): 200 kcal and 18.2 g protein.

Skinless chicken thigh is juicier than breast and still a good protein source, with more fat and calories per 100 g.

Nutrition per serving

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100 g raw

200kcal

18.2 g protein · 0 g carbs · 14.2 g fat

Nutrition for 100 g raw
Calories200 kcal
Protein18.2 g
Carbohydrates0 g
Fat14.2 g
Fibre0 g
Protein 36%Carbs 0%Fat 64%

Nutrition per 100 g

For raw, skinless chicken thigh.

Calories200 kcal
Protein18.2 g
Carbohydrates0 g
Fat14.2 g
Fibre0 g
Calcium18 mg
Iron1.1 mg

Is chicken thigh good for your goals?

Weight loss

Chicken Thigh is filling for its calories thanks to its protein (100 g raw: about 200 kcal). A good fit for a calorie deficit in normal portions.

Muscle building

A useful protein source with about 9.1 g of protein per 100 kcal. Combine it with other protein foods across the day.

  • Values are for raw weight — chicken loses about a quarter of its weight when cooked.
  • Leave the skin off to keep fat lower.
  • Thighs suit curries and tandoori because they stay tender.

Chicken Thigh vs chicken breast

Per 100 g (raw, skinless chicken thigh vs raw, skinless chicken breast)
NutrientChicken ThighChicken Breast
Calories200 kcal168 kcal
Protein18.2 g21.8 g
Carbs0 g0 g
Fat14.2 g9 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Protein per 100 kcal9.1 g13 g

Frequently asked questions

Answers calculated from IFCT 2017 values. Educational information only.

  • Chicken Thigh, 150 g raw: about 300 kcal, with 27.3 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate and 21.3 g fat.

  • Chicken Thigh, 200 g raw: about 400 kcal, with 36.4 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate and 28.5 g fat.

  • 100 g of raw, skinless chicken thigh has about 18.2 g protein and 200 kcal — roughly 9.1 g of protein per 100 kcal.

  • Chicken Thigh is filling for its calories thanks to its protein (100 g raw: about 200 kcal). A good fit for a calorie deficit in normal portions.

  • A useful protein source with about 9.1 g of protein per 100 kcal. Combine it with other protein foods across the day.

Source & method

Values per 100 g are from the Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad), food code N002 “Chicken, poultry, thigh, skinless”. Serving values are calculated from those figures; serving weights are typical household measures.

Last updated . Values vary with variety, brand and cooking. Not medical advice — nutrition disclaimer.

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