1 piece (medium) of Roasted chicken thigh (120 g) has 275 calories. That works out to 229 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 30 g of protein, 17.6 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 28.8 µg of Selenium covers 52% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Roasted chicken thigh Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

229

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

· 0% DV

Protein

25g

· 50% DV

Fat

14.7g

· 19% 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 43% · Fat 57%

Roasted chicken thigh Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

6.8mg · 43% DV

1.1mg · 22% DV

0.34mg · 20% 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 Roasted chicken thigh?

Nutrient density

High

68/ 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

47/ 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.

Roasted 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 Roasted chicken thigh

To burn the 229 calories in 100 g:

🚶

57min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

23min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

31min

Cycling

🏊

27min

Swimming

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

Is Roasted 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 Roasted 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 Roasted 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

Roasted chicken thigh Fat Profile

SATURATED

MONOUNSATURATED

POLYUNSATURATED

2.4g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 26.3:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (26.3:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Roasted chicken thigh

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

Per 100 g, roasted chicken thigh provides 229 calories and 25 g of protein. It also contains 0 g carbs.

Is roasted chicken thigh good for keto or low-carb diets?

Yes. It has 0 g carbohydrates per 100 g and a glycemic index of 0, so it fits keto and other low-carb eating patterns listed for this food.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 22, 2026