Chicken thigh nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried
Important nutritional characteristics for Chicken thigh
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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) |
| 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 |
Protein ⓘHigher in Protein content than 93% of foods
Cholesterol ⓘHigher in Cholesterol content than 89% of foods
Vitamin B3 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B3 content than 81% of foods
Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 72% of foods
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)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
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
Vitamin D
0.2 µg
TOP 53%
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 selected serving size (100 g)
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% | 44% |
4.6 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 28g | 67% | 7% |
10 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 10g | 16% | 33% |
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% | 11% |
3.7 times less than Egg
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 2% | 53% |
11 times less than Egg
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 6% | 39% |
5.4 times less than Almond
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| Calcium | 13mg | 1% | 68% |
9.6 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 259mg | 8% | 46% |
1.8 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 1.5mg | 18% | 49% |
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% | 57% |
1.6 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 2.8mg | 25% | 32% |
2.3 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 28% | 38% |
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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| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% | 46% |
238.7 times less than Carrot
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| Manganese | 0.03mg | 1% | 72% | |
| Selenium | 21µg | 37% | 45% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 7% | 53% |
3 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 20% | 33% |
2 times more than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.1mg | 45% | 19% |
1.3 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.3mg | 26% | 31% |
1.1 times more than Sunflower seed
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 29% | 34% |
3.2 times more than Oat
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 14% | 54% |
2.1 times less than Pork
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| Folate | 9µg | 2% | 65% |
6.8 times less than Brussels sprout
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| Saturated Fat | 2.8g | 14% | 40% |
2.1 times less than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.8g | N/A | 38% |
2.6 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.4g | N/A | 28% |
19.4 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.33mg | 0% | 47% |
1.1 times more than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 1.2mg | 0% | 49% |
1.7 times more than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 1.5mg | 0% | 44% |
1.6 times more than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 2.1mg | 0% | 51% |
1.1 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 2.4mg | 0% | 49% |
5.3 times more than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.78mg | 0% | 46% |
8.1 times more than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 1.1mg | 0% | 49% |
1.7 times more than Egg
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| Valine | 1.4mg | 0% | 49% |
1.5 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.87mg | 0% | 51% |
1.2 times more than Turkey meat
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | 39% |
69 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | N/A | 36% |
29.2 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | N/A | 36% |
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
1.3%
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
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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.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
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.
Source
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.
Source
Low in Sugars
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References
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