1 piece (medium) of Grilled chicken thigh (120 g) has 251 calories. That works out to 209 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 31.2 g of protein, 13.1 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 9.4 mg of B3 covers 59% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Grilled chicken thigh Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

209

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

· 0% DV

Protein

26g

· 52% DV

Fat

10.9g

· 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 51% · Fat 49%

Grilled chicken thigh Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

7.8mg · 49% DV

0.42mg · 25% DV

1.2mg · 24% DV

Biotin

5µg · 17% DV

Minerals

Selenium

24µg · 44% DV

Phosphorus

210mg · 30% DV

Zinc

2mg · 18% DV

Potassium ⭐

250mg · 7% DV

How Nutritious Is Grilled chicken thigh?

Nutrient density

High

72/ 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.

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 209 calories in 100 g:

🚶

52min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

21min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

28min

Cycling

🏊

24min

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

2.9g

MONOUNSATURATED

4.3g

POLYUNSATURATED

1.8g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 20:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (20:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grilled chicken thigh

How many calories are in grilled chicken thigh?

Grilled chicken thigh contains 209 calories per 100 g. The same serving provides 26 g of protein and 10.9 g of fat.

Is grilled chicken thigh keto-friendly?

Yes, grilled chicken thigh is suitable for a keto diet. It has 0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g and a glycemic index of 0.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 22, 2026