Calories in a chicken thigh
A chicken thigh (1 thigh without skin, 116 g) has 208 calories, with 28.7 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 9.5 g of fat. Per 100 g, that's 179 kcal.
Values are for Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, roasted. Amounts vary with size, variety and preparation.
Chicken thigh
Per 1 thigh without skin (116 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Calories in a chicken thigh by serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 179 | 24.8 g | 0 g | 8.2 g |
| 3 oz | 85 g | 152 | 21 g | 0 g | 6.9 g |
| 1 thigh without skin | 116 g | 208 | 28.7 g | 0 g | 9.5 g |
| 1 thigh with skin | 137 g | 245 | 33.9 g | 0 g | 11.2 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 51 | 7 g | 0 g | 2.3 g |
Where the calories come from
Protein 57%Carbs 0%Fat 43%
Chicken thigh has a medium energy density (1.8 kcal per gram). It provides 13.8 g of protein per 100 kcal, which makes it a lean protein source.
Meat & fish: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuna (canned in water) | 86 | 19.4 g | 0 g | 1 g |
| Shrimp | 99 | 24 g | 0.2 g | 0.3 g |
| Cod | 105 | 22.8 g | 0 g | 0.9 g |
| Tilapia | 128 | 26.1 g | 0 g | 2.6 g |
| Turkey breast | 136 | 29.5 g | 0 g | 2 g |
| Ham (deli slices) | 164 | 16.6 g | 3.6 g | 8.8 g |
| Chicken breast | 165 | 31 g | 0 g | 3.6 g |
| Chicken thigh | 179 | 24.8 g | 0 g | 8.2 g |
| Salmon | 206 | 22.1 g | 0 g | 12.3 g |
| Pork chop | 209 | 25.6 g | 0 g | 11.1 g |
| Chicken wing | 254 | 23.8 g | 0 g | 16.9 g |
| Sirloin steak | 257 | 26.8 g | 0 g | 15.8 g |
| Ground beef (80/20) | 270 | 25.8 g | 0 g | 17.8 g |
| Bacon | 468 | 33.9 g | 1.7 g | 35.1 g |
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Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 172388. Calories are rounded to the nearest whole number and nutrients to one decimal place.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a chicken thigh?
208 calories in 1 thigh without skin (116 g), or 179 calories per 100 g.
How much protein is in a chicken thigh?
28.7 g of protein in 1 thigh without skin (116 g) (24.8 g per 100 g).
How many carbs are in a chicken thigh?
0 g of carbohydrates in 1 thigh without skin (116 g).