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Fried chicken thigh (fast food, cooked, fried, breaded)
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Fried chicken thigh (fast food, cooked, fried, breaded) nutrition facts

Per 1 thigh, without skin · 84 g

Calories
230
12%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    16g
    28% of calories
  • Carbs
    7.3g
    13% of calories
  • Fat
    15g
    59% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of Fried chicken thigh (fast food, cooked, fried, breaded) (1 thigh, without skin, 84 g) has 230 calories, with 16 g of protein, 7.3 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (59% of calories). It is high in protein (32% DV), niacin (29% DV) and phosphorus (25% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 27%, 20% and 30% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
274cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
7g
Net carbs
7g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.1g
0 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein32%
  • Niacin29%
  • Phosphorus25%
  • Selenium38%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Riboflavin (B2)18%
  • Vitamin B611%
  • Vitamin B1215%
  • Pantothenic acid18%
  • Choline13%
  • Iron11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium27%
  • Saturated fat20%
  • Cholesterol30%

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 thigh, without skin (84 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A13 μg
1%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0.2 μg
1%
Vitamin E1 mg
3%
Vitamin K0 μg
0%
Thiamine0.1 mg
7%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
18%
Niacin5 mg
29%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
11%
Folate (B9)21 μg
5%
Vitamin B120.4 μg
15%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
18%
Choline71 mg
13%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium45 mg
5%
Iron1 mg
11%
Potassium202 mg
4%
Magnesium18 mg
4%
Phosphorus176 mg
25%
Zinc1 mg
11%
Copper0.1 mg
8%
Manganese0.1 mg
5%
Selenium21 μg
38%
Full breakdown · 20 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Beta carotene0 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Lactose0 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Maltose0 g—
Monounsaturated fats7 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Retinol13 μg—
Starch7 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—

How it compares

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

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Burning 230 calories

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

  • 44min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 28min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 19min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 32min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Fried chicken thigh (fast food, cooked, fried, breaded)?

One serving of Fried chicken thigh (fast food, cooked, fried, breaded) (1 thigh, without skin) has 230 calories, which works out to 274 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Fried chicken thigh (fast food, cooked, fried, breaded) high in protein?

It provides a solid 16 g of protein per serving (32% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 28% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Fried chicken thigh (fast food, cooked, fried, breaded) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 7 g of net carbs and 13% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Fried chicken thigh (fast food, cooked, fried, breaded)?

628 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Fried chicken thigh (fast food, cooked, fried, breaded)?

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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