Thigh Chicken Calories and Nutrition Facts
Thigh Chicken has 144 calories per 100 g, with 18.6 g protein, 0 g carbs and 7.9 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Chicken, thigh, boneless, skinless, raw (FDC ID: 2646171).
A 100g serving of thigh chicken contains 144 calories, 18.6g protein, 0g total carbs (0g net carbs), and 7.9g fat.
Energy density
1.44 kcal/g
low
Protein / 100 kcal
12.9 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
0 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
69 g
≈ 2.4 oz
- Sugars
- 0g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 1.7g
- Sodium
- 62mg
Chicken, thigh, boneless, skinless, raw nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for chicken, thigh, boneless, skinless, raw per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from protein, and it is high in protein (18.6 g per 100 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 144 kcal | — |
| Protein | 18.6 g | 37% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 7.9 g | 10% |
| Sugars | 0 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 1.7 g | 9% |
| Sodium | 62 mg | 3% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
Thigh Chicken calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 1.44 kcal per gram (low energy density), low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 41 kcal | 5.3 g | 0 g | 2.2 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 144 kcal | 18.6 g | 0 g | 7.9 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 163 kcal | 21.1 g | 0 g | 9 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 327 kcal | 42.2 g | 0 g | 17.9 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 653 kcal | 84.4 g | 0 g | 35.8 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 2646171.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How thigh chicken compares to other poultry
Against the 11 poultry in this database, thigh chicken ranks 5th lowest in calories and 6th highest in protein. The category averages 153 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 6% below it. The lightest option in the category is chicken, breast, boneless, skinless, raw at 106 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is chicken, broiler or fryers, breast, skinless, boneless, meat only, cooked, braised at 32.1 g per 100 g.
| Poultry (by calories) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍗 Chicken, breast, meat and skin, raw | 127 kcal | 21.4 g | 1.27 |
| 🍗 Chicken, ground, with additives, raw | 133 kcal | 17.9 g | 1.33 |
| 🍗 Chicken, thigh, boneless, skinless, raw (this page) | 144 kcal | 18.6 g | 1.44 |
| 🦃 Turkey, ground, 93% lean/ 7% fat, raw | 153 kcal | 17.3 g | 1.53 |
| 🍗 Chicken, broilers or fryers, drumstick, meat only, cooked, braised | 156 kcal | 23.9 g | 1.56 |
Portion planning with thigh chicken
- 100 calories comes to about 69 g (2.4 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 108 g, bringing 156 kcal with it — that is 12.9 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Macro split by calories: 0% carbs, 51% protein, 49% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- High protein — 18.6 g per 100 g (≥ 20% DV)
- Low sodium — 62 mg per 100 g (≤ 140 mg)
- Sugar free — 0 g total sugars per 100 g (< 0.5 g)
- Keto-friendly — 0 g net carbs per 100 g (≤ 5 g)
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Thigh Chicken FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 100 g of thigh chicken?
One serving of 100 g provides 144 calories, 0 g total carbs, 18.6 g protein, and 7.9 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of thigh chicken?
Thigh Chicken contains 144 calories per 100 g, with 18.6 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, and 7.9 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for thigh chicken?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Chicken, thigh, boneless, skinless, raw" is FDC ID: 2646171. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of thigh chicken?
By calories, thigh chicken is approximately 0% carbohydrates, 51% protein, and 49% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of thigh chicken?
One ounce (28 g) of thigh chicken has 41 calories, with 5.3 g protein, 0 g carbs and 2.2 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 163 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 653 calories.
How much thigh chicken is 100 calories?
About 69 g of thigh chicken supplies 100 calories, because it carries 1.44 kcal per gram (low energy density). Low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
How much thigh chicken do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 108 g of thigh chicken, which also brings 156 calories with it. That works out to 12.9 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is thigh chicken high or low in calories for a poultry?
Thigh Chicken sits 6% below the poultry average of 153 kcal per 100 g, ranking 5th lowest of 11 in this category.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.