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Chicken thigh nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Chicken thigh

Chicken thigh
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
*Explanation
0.25g of net carbs
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
0 (low)
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 218 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 1 grams
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 14.9 (acidic)
Oxalates  ⓘ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutrition-questionnaire-service-center/nutrient-tables-download-page/ 0 mg
TOP 7% Protein ⓘHigher in Protein content than 93% of foods
TOP 11% Cholesterol ⓘHigher in Cholesterol content than 89% of foods
TOP 19% Vitamin B3 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B3 content than 81% of foods
TOP 28% Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 72% of foods
TOP 31% Vitamin B5 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B5 content than 69% of foods

Chicken thigh calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 218
Calories in 1 thigh, bone and skin removed 113 52 g

Chicken thigh Glycemic index (GI)

Source:
*Explanation
0.25g of net carbs
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
0

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.9% 55% 19% 85% 23% 12% 76% 30% 3.5% 112%
Calcium: 39mg of 1,000mg 3.9%
Iron: 4.4mg of 8mg 55%
Magnesium: 78mg of 420mg 19%
Phosphorus: 597mg of 700mg 85%
Potassium: 777mg of 3,400mg 23%
Sodium: 285mg of 2,300mg 12%
Zinc: 8.4mg of 11mg 76%
Copper: 0.27mg of 1mg 30%
Manganese: 0.08mg of 2mg 3.5%
Selenium: 62µg of 55µg 112%

Mineral chart - relative view

2.8 mg
TOP 32%
199 mg
TOP 38%
26 mg
TOP 39%
21 µg
TOP 45%
259 mg
TOP 46%
1.5 mg
TOP 49%
95 mg
TOP 49%
0.09 mg
TOP 57%
13 mg
TOP 68%
0.03 mg
TOP 72%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 4.2% 0% 6% 0% 22% 59% 134% 77% 88% 6.8% 41% 0% 0%
Vitamin A: 210IU of 5,000IU 4.2%
Vitamin E : 0mg of 15mg 0%
Vitamin D: 0.6µg of 10µg 6%
Vitamin C: 0mg of 90mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 0.26mg of 1mg 22%
Vitamin B2: 0.77mg of 1mg 59%
Vitamin B3: 21mg of 16mg 134%
Vitamin B5: 3.9mg of 5mg 77%
Vitamin B6: 1.1mg of 1mg 88%
Folate: 27µg of 400µg 6.8%
Vitamin B12: 0.99µg of 2µg 41%
Choline: 0mg of 550mg 0%
Vitamin K: 0µg of 120µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

7.1 mg
TOP 19%
1.3 mg
TOP 31%
0.26 mg
TOP 33%
0.38 mg
TOP 34%
70 IU
TOP 46%
0.09 mg
TOP 53%
Vitamin D
0.2 µg
TOP 53%
0.33 µg
TOP 54%
9 µg
TOP 65%
0 mg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

28% 11% 2% 58% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 56%
28.2 g of 50 g
28.2 g (56% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 16%
10.3 g of 65 g
10.3 g (16% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 0%
1.2 g of 300 g
1.2 g (0% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
59.3 g of 2,000 g
59.3 g (3% of DV )
Other:
1 g
1 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 353% 339% 318% 232% 341% 222% 192% 230% 375%
Tryptophan: 987mg of 280mg 353%
Threonine: 3564mg of 1,050mg 339%
Isoleucine: 4458mg of 1,400mg 318%
Leucine: 6345mg of 2,730mg 232%
Lysine: 7152mg of 2,100mg 341%
Methionine: 2334mg of 1,050mg 222%
Phenylalanine: 3363mg of 1,750mg 192%
Valine: 4191mg of 1,820mg 230%
Histidine: 2622mg of 700mg 375%

Fat type information

31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.4 g

All nutrients for Chicken thigh per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 218kcal 11% 44% 4.6 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 28g 67% 7% 10 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 10g 16% 33% 3.2 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0% 100% N/ALemon
Net carbs 1.2g N/A 69% 45.9 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 1.2g 0% 70% 23.9 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 102mg 34% 11% 3.7 times less than EggEgg
Vitamin D 0.2µg 2% 53% 11 times less than EggEgg
Magnesium 26mg 6% 39% 5.4 times less than AlmondAlmond
Calcium 13mg 1% 68% 9.6 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 259mg 8% 46% 1.8 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 1.5mg 18% 49% 1.8 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Fiber 0g 0% 100% N/AOrange
Copper 0.09mg 10% 57% 1.6 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 2.8mg 25% 32% 2.3 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 199mg 28% 38% 1.1 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 95mg 4% 49% 5.2 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 70IU 1% 46% 238.7 times less than CarrotCarrot
Manganese 0.03mg 1% 72%
Selenium 21µg 37% 45%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 7% 53% 3 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 20% 33% 2 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 45% 19% 1.3 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 1.3mg 26% 31% 1.1 times more than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 29% 34% 3.2 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 14% 54% 2.1 times less than PorkPork
Folate 9µg 2% 65% 6.8 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Saturated Fat 2.8g 14% 40% 2.1 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 3.8g N/A 38% 2.6 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 2.4g N/A 28% 19.4 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.33mg 0% 47% 1.1 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 1.2mg 0% 49% 1.7 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 1.5mg 0% 44% 1.6 times more than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 2.1mg 0% 51% 1.1 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.4mg 0% 49% 5.3 times more than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.78mg 0% 46% 8.1 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 0% 49% 1.7 times more than EggEgg
Valine 1.4mg 0% 49% 1.5 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.87mg 0% 51% 1.2 times more than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A 39% 69 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.05g N/A 36% 29.2 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g N/A 36% 5.7 times less than SalmonSalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 218
% Daily Value*
16%
Total Fat 10g
13%
Saturated Fat 2.8g
0
Trans Fat 0g
34%
Cholesterol 102mg
4.1%
Sodium 95mg
0.39%
Total Carbohydrate 1.2g
0
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 28g
Vitamin D 8mcg 1.3%

Calcium 13mg 1.3%

Iron 1.5mg 18%

Potassium 259mg 7.6%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
limit break
ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
ok
ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ok
ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
Source
Low in Sodium
ok
ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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Chicken thigh nutrition infographic

Chicken thigh nutrition infographic
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References

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  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/nutrients

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