1 piece (medium) of Chicken Thigh (90 g) has 159 calories. That works out to 177 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 16.2 g of protein, 9.9 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 4.1 mg of B3 covers 25% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Chicken Thigh Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

177

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

· 0% DV

Protein

18g

· 36% DV

Fat

11g

· 14% DV

Fiber

· 0% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 42% · Fat 58%

Chicken Thigh Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

4.5mg · 28% DV

0.4mg · 24% DV

B12

0.5µg · 21% DV

0.9mg · 18% DV

Minerals

Selenium

14µg · 25% DV

Phosphorus

170mg · 24% DV

Zinc

2mg · 18% DV

Iron

1mg · 6% DV

How Nutritious Is Chicken Thigh?

Nutrient density

High

70/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

49/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Chicken Thigh Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Chicken Thigh

To burn the 177 calories in 100 g:

🚶

44min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

18min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

24min

Cycling

🏊

21min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Chicken Thigh Processed?

NOVA 1

Unprocessed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Chicken Thigh Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Chicken Thigh Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

— Not suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Chicken Thigh Fat Profile

SATURATED

MONOUNSATURATED

4.6g

POLYUNSATURATED

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 17.1:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (17.1:1).

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140 kcal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chicken Thigh

How many calories and how much protein are in chicken thigh?

Per 100 g, chicken thigh provides 177 calories and 18 g of protein. It also contains 11 g of fat and 0 g of carbohydrates.

Is chicken thigh keto-friendly and gluten-free?

Yes. Chicken thigh has 0 g carbs per 100 g, making it suitable for keto, and it is listed as gluten-free and unprocessed.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 22, 2026