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
Top nutrition facts for Chicken thigh
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 218 kcal |
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: *Explanation
0.25g of net carbs
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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0 (low) |
| Glycemic load ⓘ Glycemic Load (GL) is a metric that measures both the quality (Glycemic Index) and quantity of carbohydrates in a specific serving of food to estimate its impact on blood sugar levels. It is calculated as: (GI × Carbs in grams) / 100. | 0 (low) |
| Net carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 1 g |
| 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 | 0.2 mg ⓘ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutrition-questionnaire-service-center/nutrient-tables-download-page/ |
Vitamin B5 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B5 content than 94% of foods
Cholesterol ⓘHigher in Cholesterol content than 93% of foods
Protein ⓘHigher in Protein content than 93% of foods
Vitamin B3 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B3 content than 88% of foods
Vitamin D ⓘHigher in Vitamin D content than 84% of foods
Chicken thigh calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of chicken thigh | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 218 | |
| Calories in 1 thigh, bone and skin removed | 113 | 52 g |
| Calories for different varieties of chicken thigh | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried (this food) | 218 | 100 g |
| Chicken thigh raw | 221 | 100 g |
Extra Nutrition facts for Chicken thigh
| Protein per 100 calories ⓘ Shows how many grams of protein you get from 100 calories of this food, calculated as (protein in g ÷ calories) × 100. | 13 g |
| Calories per 10 g protein ⓘ Shows how many calories you need to eat from this food to get 10 g of protein, calculated as (calories ÷ protein in g) × 10. | 77 kcal |
| Weight per 100 calories ⓘ Shows how many grams of this food equal 100 kcal—higher grams mean a larger portion for the same calories. | 46 g |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio ⓘ (monounsaturated + polyunsaturated) / saturated, ≥2 broadly recommended by major guidelines for heart health | 2.2 |
| Creatine ⓘ Creatine is a naturally occurring compound in meat that helps fuel quick muscle energy. | 408 mg ⓘ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579119384482 |
| Carnosine ⓘ Carnosine is a dipeptide (made of two amino acids) that acts as an antioxidant and helps build muscles during exercise. | 86 mg ⓘ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579119384482 |
| Anserine ⓘ Anserine is a dipeptide (made of two amino acids) that acts as an antioxidant and helps build muscles during exercise. | 347 mg ⓘ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579119384482 |
| Inosine-5-phosphate ⓘ It is a naturally occurring nucleotide that contributes to the umami flavor of meats and plays a role in cell energy metabolism. | 154 mg ⓘ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579119384482 |
| Processing score ⓘ The processing score is a calculated value that looks at both how industrially made it is (NOVA) and how healthy/unprocessed the ingredients are (SIGA), then combines them into one score from 1 (least processed) to 4 (most processed). | 2 - Minimally processed ⓘ (Roasted, boiled) NOVA score = 2, SIGA score = A1 |
Chicken thigh Glycemic index (GI)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0µg of 900µg
0%
Vitamin E:
0mg of 15mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0.6µg of 20µg
3%
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%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
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:
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
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% | 45% |
4.6 times more than Orange
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| Calories per 10 g protein | 77kcal | N/A | 78% | |
| Weight per 100 calories | 46g | N/A | 56% | |
| Protein | 28g | 67% | 7% |
10 times more than Broccoli
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| Protein per 100 calories | 13g | N/A | 19% | |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 2.2 | N/A | 38% | |
| Fats | 10g | 16% | 34% |
3.2 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Net carbs | 1.2g | N/A | 69% |
45.9 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 1.2g | 0% | 70% |
23.9 times less than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% | 7% |
3.7 times less than Egg
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| Vitamin D* | 8 IU | 1% | 15% |
10.9 times less than Egg
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | 16% |
11 times less than Egg
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 6% | 31% |
5.4 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 13mg | 1% | 65% |
9.6 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 259mg | 8% | 42% |
1.8 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 1.5mg | 18% | 48% |
1.8 times less than Beef broiled
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| Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 10% | 44% |
1.6 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 2.8mg | 25% | 25% |
2.3 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 28% | 32% |
1.1 times more than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 95mg | 4% | 49% |
5.2 times less than White bread
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| Selenium | 21µg | 37% | 27% | |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 1% | 48% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 7% | 46% |
3 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 20% | 27% |
2 times more than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.1mg | 45% | 12% |
1.3 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.3mg | 26% | 6% |
1.1 times more than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 29% | 24% |
3.2 times more than Oats
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 14% | 41% |
2.1 times less than Pork
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| Folate | 9µg | 2% | 51% |
6.8 times less than Brussels sprouts
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| Saturated fat | 2.8g | 14% | 36% |
2.1 times less than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated fat | 3.8g | N/A | 31% |
2.6 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.4g | N/A | 21% |
19.4 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.33mg | 0% | 5% |
1.1 times more than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 1.2mg | 0% | 8% |
1.7 times more than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 1.5mg | 0% | 3% |
1.6 times more than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 2.1mg | 0% | 10% |
1.1 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 2.4mg | 0% | 8% |
5.3 times more than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.78mg | 0% | 6% |
8.1 times more than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 1.1mg | 0% | 8% |
1.7 times more than Egg
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| Valine | 1.4mg | 0% | 8% |
1.5 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.87mg | 0% | 10% |
1.2 times more than Turkey meat
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | 8% |
69 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | N/A | 5% |
29.2 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | N/A | 4% |
5.7 times less than Salmon
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
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%
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
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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.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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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.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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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.
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Low in Sugars
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References
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