Calories in chicken thigh
Chicken thigh has 121 kcal (506 kJ) per 100 g raw and 179 kcal (749 kJ) per 100 g cooked.
Updated 21 October 2026. Sources named on the page.
Key factCalories in chicken thigh is 121 kcal per 100 g raw, 179 cooked (506 kJ per 100 g).
- Raw and roasted thigh, side by side
- With and without skin
- Protein and fat per serve
- Where the numbers come from
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Calories in chicken thigh, per 100 g and per serve
Per 100 g of: Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, thigh, meat only, raw; and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, roasted.
Per 100 g
| Per 100 g | kcal | kJ | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| chicken thigh (raw) | 121 | 506 | 19.7 g | 4.1 g | 0 g |
| chicken thigh (cooked) | 179 | 749 | 24.8 g | 8.2 g | 0 g |
chicken thigh next to similar foods, per 100 g
| Food | kcal | kJ | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast (cooked) | 165 | 690 | 31 g | 3.6 g |
| Chicken drumstick, with skin (raw) | 161 | 674 | 18.1 g | 9.2 g |
| Chicken wing, with skin (raw) | 191 | 799 | 17.5 g | 12.9 g |
| Beef mince, 85/15 (cooked) | 256 | 1,071 | 27.7 g | 15.3 g |
Common serves
| Serve | Weight | kcal | kJ | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A thigh without skin, raw | 149 g | 180 kcal | 754 kJ | 29.3 g | 6.1 g |
| A roasted thigh without skin | 116 g | 208 kcal | 869 kJ | 28.7 g | 9.5 g |
| A roasted thigh with skin | 137 g | 245 kcal | 1,026 kJ | 33.9 g | 11.2 g |
| 100 g of the cooked meat | 100 g | 179 kcal | 749 kJ | 24.8 g | 8.2 g |
Sources: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy, April 2018, fdc 173627 and 172388
Values for chicken thigh vary by brand and how it is cooked. Check the pack. General information, not medical advice.
Thigh against breast
Thigh meat has more fat than breast, so it stays juicier and shows more calories for the same weight. The comparison table puts the cooked breast beside it so you can see the gap for yourself.
Skin on or skin off
The serve table has a roasted thigh with the skin and one without. The skin carries a good part of the fat, so choose the row that matches how you eat it, and weigh the thigh with the bone out.
Bone, weight and cooking
Thighs are often sold on the bone, which can weigh as much as a quarter of the piece. Weigh the meat after you take it off, or weigh the whole piece and weigh the bones afterwards and subtract.
Questions
How many calories are in a chicken thigh?
A roasted thigh of about 116 g without skin is roughly 208 kcal, and one of about 137 g with skin is roughly 245 kcal on these figures.
Is chicken thigh higher in calories than breast?
Yes, per 100 g thigh has more fat and so more calories. The comparison table shows both cooked.
Where do the chicken thigh numbers come from?
From the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy table (April 2018), per 100 g, the same table the Daily Journal food planner uses. Packs and brands differ, so use the label where there is one.
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