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Protein

How many calories are in a chicken thigh?

1 thigh, with skin (85 g) of a chicken thigh has about 209 calories, with 21g protein, 0g carbohydrates and 13g fat.

A chicken thigh is a juicy dark-meat cut that's high in protein with moderate fat.

Calories

209

Per serving
1 thigh, with skin (85 g)

21g Protein
0g Carbs
13g Fat
0g Fiber

of which sugars: 0g

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are averages and vary by brand and preparation.

Calories and macros by amount

Amount Calories ProteinCarbsFat
1 thigh, with skin (85 g) 209 21g0g13g
Per 100 g 246 25g0g15g

Where the calories come from

Share of calories from each macronutrient

Protein 42% Carbs 0% Fat 58%

Burn it off

Roughly how long it takes to burn 209 calories:

🚶
49
min
Walking
🏃
17
min
Running
🚴
23
min
Cycling

Estimated for a ~70 kg (154 lb) adult; your rate varies.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a chicken thigh?

1 thigh, with skin (85 g) of a chicken thigh has about 209 calories, with 21g protein, 0g carbohydrates and 13g fat.

How much protein is in a chicken thigh?

1 thigh, with skin (85 g) of a chicken thigh contains about 21g of protein.

How many carbs and fat are in a chicken thigh?

1 thigh, with skin (85 g) of a chicken thigh contains about 0g of carbohydrates and 13g of fat.

Is a chicken thigh good for weight loss?

At about 209 calories per serving, a chicken thigh can fit a weight-loss plan when it suits your daily calorie budget. Log it by photo with LensNutra to stay on track.

How long does it take to burn off a chicken thigh?

Burning about 209 calories takes roughly 49 minutes of walking or 17 minutes of running.

Written & maintained by the LensNutra nutrition team · Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central

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