Chicken Thigh
Moderate calorie densityCalories per 100 g
193
Density
1.93kcal/g
Protein / 100g
14.0g
Carbs / 100g
0.9g
Fat / 100g
16.7g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Chicken Thigh has 1.93 calories per gram (193 per 100 g). Balanced foods. Reasonable in normal portions, but the calories add up faster than you might expect. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Onz | 114 g | 220 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 193 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein14.0 g / 100 g27% of calories
- Carbs0.9 g / 100 g2% of calories
- Fat16.7 g / 100 g72% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Chicken Thigh is 3.7× as dense than Apple (1.93 vs 0.52 kcal/g).
- Chicken Thigh is 1.8× as dense than Chicken Breast (1.93 vs 1.07 kcal/g).
- Chicken Thigh is 4.7× less dense than Olive Oil (1.93 vs 9.00 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about chicken thigh
- How many calories are in 100 grams of chicken thigh?
- Chicken Thigh contains 193 calories per 100 g, along with 14.0 g of protein, 0.9 g of carbohydrates, and 16.7 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of chicken thigh?
- Chicken Thigh has a calorie density of 1.93 kcal per gram, which places it in the moderate tier (1.5 – 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one 4 onz of chicken thigh?
- One 4 onz of Chicken Thigh weighs about 114 g and provides roughly 220 calories.