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Meat & Poultry

Chicken thigh (cooked, braised) nutrition facts

Per 1 thigh without skin · 111 g

Calories
254
13%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    25g
    39% of calories
  • Carbs
    0g
    0% of calories
  • Fat
    17g
    61% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense
  • ✓ Keto-friendly
  • ✓ Low sodium
  • ✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of Chicken thigh (cooked, braised) (1 thigh without skin, 111 g) has 254 calories, with 25 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (61% of calories). It is high in protein (50% DV), niacin (37% DV) and Vitamin B6 (33% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 24% and 51% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
229cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
9.9g
Net carbs
0g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0g
0 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein50%
  • Niacin37%
  • Vitamin B633%
  • Vitamin B1220%
  • Phosphorus30%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Riboflavin (B2)13%
  • Iron17%
  • Zinc17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat24%
  • Cholesterol51%

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 thigh without skin (111 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A18 μg
2%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0.3 μg
2%
Vitamin E0.2 mg
1%
Vitamin K0.3 μg
0%
Thiamine0.1 mg
7%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
13%
Niacin6 mg
37%
Vitamin B60.4 mg
33%
Vitamin B120.5 μg
20%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium12 mg
1%
Iron1 mg
17%
Potassium272 mg
6%
Magnesium26 mg
6%
Phosphorus208 mg
30%
Zinc2 mg
17%
Full breakdown · 2 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Monounsaturated fats7 g—
Polyunsaturated fats3 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

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Burning 254 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 48min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 31min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 21min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 36min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Chicken thigh (cooked, braised)?

One serving of Chicken thigh (cooked, braised) (1 thigh without skin) has 254 calories, which works out to 229 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Chicken thigh (cooked, braised) high in protein?

Yes. It has 25 g of protein per serving, and 39% of its calories come from protein (9.9 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Chicken thigh (cooked, braised) keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 0% of calories.

How much sodium is in Chicken thigh (cooked, braised)?

84 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Chicken thigh (cooked, braised)?

0 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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