1 piece (medium) of Grilled Chicken Thigh (90 g) has 162 calories. That works out to 180 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 20.3 g of protein, 9.2 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.

Grilled Chicken Thigh Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

180

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

· 0% DV

Protein

22.5g

· 45% DV

Fat

10.2g

· 13% 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 50% · Fat 50%

Grilled Chicken Thigh Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

4.5mg · 28% DV

0.45mg · 26% DV

1.1mg · 22% DV

Biotin

6µg · 20% DV

Minerals

Phosphorus

180mg · 26% DV

Selenium

14µg · 25% DV

Zinc

2mg · 18% DV

Potassium ⭐

260mg · 8% DV

How Nutritious Is Grilled Chicken Thigh?

Nutrient density

High

65/ 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

52/ 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.

Grilled 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 Grilled Chicken Thigh

To burn the 180 calories in 100 g:

🚶

45min

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 Grilled Chicken Thigh Processed?

NOVA 2

Minimally Processed

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 Grilled 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 Grilled 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

Grilled Chicken Thigh Fat Profile

SATURATED

2.7g

MONOUNSATURATED

4.2g

POLYUNSATURATED

2.1g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 13.3:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (13.3:1).

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140 kcal

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230 kcal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grilled Chicken Thigh

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

Per 100g, grilled chicken thigh provides 180 calories and 22.5g of protein. It also contains 0g carbs.

Is grilled chicken thigh suitable for keto and gluten-free diets?

Yes. With 0g carbohydrates per 100g, it fits a keto diet, and the provided diet compatibility also lists it as gluten-free.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 22, 2026