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Chicken Thigh Meat Only (Cooked, Fried)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried

Poultry Products

A 100g serving covers 56% of the daily recommended Protein, making Chicken Thigh Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (28.2g), fat (10.3g), and carbohydrates (1.2g) per 100g. Chicken Thigh Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) packs 218 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is modest at 95mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Chicken Thigh Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) delivers meaningful amounts of 12 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value. Contains 102mg of cholesterol per 100g (34% DV), which may matter for individuals actively managing cholesterol.

Calories218KCAL
Protein28.2G
Fat10.3G
Carbs1.2G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

210kcal
  • Protein54%28.2 g
  • Fat44%10.3 g
  • Carbs2%1.2 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water59.3G
Energy218KCAL
Protein28.2G
Total lipid (fat)10.3G
Carbohydrate, by difference1.2G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Cholesterol102MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.09MG
Riboflavin0.26MG
Niacin7.1MG
Vitamin B-60.38MG
Folate, total9.0UG
Vitamin B-120.33UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0.20UG
Calcium, Ca13.0MG
Iron, Fe1.5MG
Magnesium, Mg26.0MG
Phosphorus, P199MG
Potassium, K259MG
Sodium, Na95.0MG
Zinc, Zn2.8MG
Copper, Cu0.09MG
Manganese, Mn0.03MG
Selenium, Se20.5UG
Energy912kJ
Ash1.0G
Pantothenic acid1.3MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food9.0UG
Folate, DFE9.0UG
Retinol21.0UG
Vitamin A, IU70.0IU
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units8.0IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)0.20UG
Fatty acids, total saturated2.8G
SFA 10:00G
SFA 12:00.03G
SFA 14:00.07G
SFA 16:01.9G
SFA 18:00.70G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated3.8G
MUFA 16:10.46G
MUFA 18:13.3G
MUFA 20:10.05G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated2.4G
PUFA 18:22.0G
PUFA 18:30.10G
PUFA 20:40.14G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.01G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.03G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.05G
Tryptophan0.33G
Threonine1.2G
Isoleucine1.5G
Leucine2.1G
Lysine2.4G
Methionine0.78G
Cystine0.36G
Phenylalanine1.1G
Tyrosine0.95G
Valine1.4G
Arginine1.7G
Histidine0.87G
Alanine1.5G
Aspartic acid2.5G
Glutamic acid4.3G
Glycine1.4G
Proline1.2G
Serine0.97G

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken) (31g)688.7g3.2g0.4g
thigh, bone and skin removed (52g)11314.7g5.4g0.6g
oz (85g)18524g8.8g1g

Scaled from Chicken Thigh Meat Only (Cooked, Fried)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Chicken Thigh Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) is a excellent source of Protein (56% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Chicken Thigh Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) is a excellent source of Zinc (25% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • Chicken Thigh Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) is naturally low in sodium at 95mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Chicken Thigh Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 28.2g protein and only 1.2g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Protein: top 7% (#578 of 8,262)
  • Vitamin D: top 14% (#1,157 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories218
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.3G13%
Cholesterol 102MG34%
Sodium 95.0MG4%
Total Carbohydrate 1.2G0%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0
Protein 28.2G56%
Vitamin D 0.20UG1%
Calcium 13.0MG1%
Iron 1.5MG8%
Potassium 259MG6%

* The % Daily Value 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.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 172387.

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