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Chicken thigh

Chicken thighs provide 19.7 g of protein for 121 kcal per 100 g (3.5 oz), or 16.3 g of protein for every 100 kcal.

Last reviewed: By USDA description: Chicken thigh, skinless, raw

  • 121 kcalCalories per 100 g
  • 19.7 gProtein per 100 g
  • 0 gFiber per 100 g
  • Estimated satiety: 5 out of 5

Nutrition facts

A typical 120 g (4 oz) serving provides about 145 kcal, 23.6 g of protein, and 0 g of fiber.

Values for chicken thigh per 100 g (3.5 oz) and per typical serving of 120 g (4 oz).
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per serving (120 g (4 oz))
Calories121 kcal145 kcal
Protein19.7 g23.6 g
Carbohydrates0 g0 g
of which sugars0 g0 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Fat4.1 g4.9 g
of which saturated1.1 g1.3 g
Water76.2 g91.4 g

The typical serving is a common amount used for the math, not a recommendation. Ounces and cups are rounded US equivalents; the values come from the database entry cited in the sources.

Satiety

Low energy density; a lot of protein per calorie; high water content.

The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.

What to keep in mind on a GLP-1 medication

High in protein
It has at least 10 g of protein per 100 g and 6 g per 100 kcal. Protein is the most filling nutrient per calorie and helps preserve muscle mass during weight loss, which matters especially when a GLP-1 medication reduces your appetite.
Easy to digest
It is a soft or low-fat food that many people tolerate well when they feel nauseous or get full quickly. This is an editorial judgment based on common patient guidance, not a measurement: everyone tolerates foods differently.

Frequently asked questions about chicken thighs

How much protein is in a 120 g (4 oz) serving of chicken thighs?

100 g (3.5 oz) of chicken thighs has 19.7 g of protein. A typical 120 g (4 oz) serving has about 23.6 g of protein. That is 16.3 g of protein per 100 kcal, which is why they carry our “High in protein” tag.

How many calories does a 120 g (4 oz) serving of chicken thighs have?

100 g (3.5 oz) of chicken thighs has 121 kcal. A typical 120 g (4 oz) serving has about 145 kcal. That is a low energy density.

Are chicken thighs filling?

Yes, very filling for the calories they provide: our estimated satiety score is 5 out of 5. It is based on: low energy density; a lot of protein per calorie; high water content. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.

How do chicken thighs sit with nausea from a GLP-1 medication?

Based on our tags, this is what matters about chicken thighs on a GLP-1 medication. “High in protein”: plenty of protein per calorie; protein helps preserve muscle mass when you eat less. “Easy to digest”: a soft or low-fat food that many people tolerate well when they feel nauseous or get full quickly. These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.

What counts as a normal serving of chicken thighs?

We use 120 g (4 oz) as a typical serving. That amount provides about 145 kcal, 23.6 g of protein, and 0 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.

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Sources

Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.

  1. USDA FoodData Central: Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, thigh, meat only, raw (FDC ID 173627). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. accessed .