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Chicken Thigh Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

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

Poultry Products

A 100g serving covers 50% of the daily recommended Protein, making Chicken Thigh Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (24.8g), fat (8.2g), and carbohydrates (0g) per 100g. At 179 calories per 100g, Chicken Thigh Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) offers moderate energy density suitable for balanced meals. Sodium is modest at 106mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Chicken Thigh Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) delivers meaningful amounts of 12 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value. Contains 133mg of cholesterol per 100g (44% DV), which may matter for individuals actively managing cholesterol.

Calories179KCAL
Protein24.8G
Fat8.2G
Carbs0G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

173kcal
  • Protein57%24.8 g
  • Fat43%8.2 g
  • Carbs0%0 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water67.0G
Energy179KCAL
Protein24.8G
Total lipid (fat)8.2G
Carbohydrate, by difference0G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Total Sugars0G
Cholesterol133MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.10MG
Riboflavin0.22MG
Niacin6.2MG
Vitamin B-60.46MG
Folate, total5.0UG
Vitamin B-120.42UG
Vitamin A, RAE8.0UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.18MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0.20UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)3.9UG
Calcium, Ca9.0MG
Iron, Fe1.1MG
Magnesium, Mg24.0MG
Phosphorus, P230MG
Potassium, K269MG
Sodium, Na106MG
Zinc, Zn1.9MG
Copper, Cu0.07MG
Manganese, Mn0.02MG
Selenium, Se27.1UG
Energy750kJ
Ash1.0G
Pantothenic acid1.3MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food5.0UG
Folate, DFE5.0UG
Choline, total71.8MG
Betaine5.2MG
Vitamin B-12, added0UG
Retinol8.0UG
Carotene, beta0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU27.0IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin0UG
Vitamin E, added0MG
Tocopherol, beta0MG
Tocopherol, gamma0.08MG
Tocopherol, delta0MG
Tocotrienol, alpha0.01MG
Tocotrienol, beta0MG
Tocotrienol, gamma0.05MG
Tocotrienol, delta0MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units7.0IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)0.20UG
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone)0UG
Fatty acids, total saturated2.3G
SFA 4:00.001G
SFA 6:00.001G
SFA 8:00.001G
SFA 10:00.001G
SFA 12:00.004G
SFA 14:00.04G
SFA 15:00.007G
SFA 16:01.8G
SFA 17:00.009G
SFA 18:00.48G
SFA 20:00.005G
SFA 22:00.008G
SFA 24:00.001G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated3.4G
MUFA 14:10.01G
MUFA 15:10G
MUFA 16:10.48G
MUFA 16:1 c0.48G
MUFA 17:10.007G
MUFA 18:12.8G
MUFA 18:1 c2.8G
MUFA 20:10.03G
MUFA 22:10.001G
MUFA 22:1 c0.001G
MUFA 24:1 c0.002G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated1.7G
PUFA 18:21.5G
PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c1.4G
PUFA 18:2 CLAs0.008G
PUFA 18:30.07G
PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA)0.06G
PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c0.01G
PUFA 18:40.001G
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c0.01G
PUFA 20:30.02G
PUFA 20:3 n-30.001G
PUFA 20:3 n-60.02G
PUFA 20:40.09G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.005G
PUFA 22:40.02G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.008G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.005G
Fatty acids, total trans0.04G
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic0.03G
TFA 16:1 t0.004G
TFA 18:1 t0.03G
TFA 22:1 t0G
TFA 18:2 t not further defined0.01G
Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic0.01G
Tryptophan0.28G
Threonine1.2G
Isoleucine1.2G
Leucine2.1G
Lysine2.3G
Methionine0.71G
Cystine0.29G
Phenylalanine0.99G
Tyrosine0.93G
Valine1.2G
Arginine1.7G
Histidine0.74G
Alanine1.5G
Aspartic acid2.4G
Glutamic acid4.1G
Glycine1.1G
Proline1.00G
Serine1.0G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
oz (85g)15221g6.9g0g
thigh without skin (116g)20828.7g9.5g0g
thigh with skin (137g)24533.9g11.2g0g

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

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Chicken Thigh Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) is a excellent source of Protein (50% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Chicken Thigh Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) is a good source of Zinc (17% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • Chicken Thigh Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) is naturally low in sodium at 106mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Chicken Thigh Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 24.8g protein and only 0.0g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories179
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.2G10%
Cholesterol 133MG44%
Sodium 106MG5%
Total Carbohydrate 0G0%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0G
Protein 24.8G50%
Vitamin D 0.20UG1%
Calcium 9.0MG1%
Iron 1.1MG6%
Potassium 269MG6%

* 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: 172388.

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