Protein in Chicken Thigh: How Much per 100g and per Portion
A 100g amount of casseroled chicken thigh (meat only, diced) provides 25.6g of protein. This makes it a protein-dense food, supplying about 14g of protein for every 100 calories consumed. Over half of its energy, 57 percent, comes from protein, with the remainder from fat.
CoFID 18-319 · Chicken, thighs, casseroled, meat only, diced
What the numbers say
- Protein per calorie. Chicken thigh provides 14.2g of protein for every 100 kcal. Protein accounts for 57% of the total energy in this food.
- Front-of-pack nutrition. Based on UK front-of-pack labelling per 100g, this food is rated ‘medium’ for fat and saturated fat. It is rated ‘low’ for sugars and salt.
- Macronutrient profile. Per 100g, casseroled chicken thigh contains 25.6g of protein and 8.6g of fat. It contains no carbohydrates or sugars.
- Fibre content. The fibre content for this form of chicken thigh was not determined in the source data. As a meat-only product, it is not expected to be a source of dietary fibre.
Chicken Thigh macros per 100g
| Per 100g | Amount | % RI | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 180 kcal 756 kJ |
9% | – |
| Protein | 25.6g | 51% | – |
| Fat | 8.6g | 12% | medium |
| of which saturates | 2.4g | 12% | medium |
| Carbohydrate | 0g | 0% | – |
| of which sugars | 0g | 0% | low |
| Fibre | n/a | – | – |
| Salt | 0.1g | 2% | low |
% RI is the share of the adult reference intake used on UK food labels (protein 50g, energy 2,000 kcal). Label colour applies the FSA front-of-pack bands for fat, saturates, sugars and salt per 100g. “Trace” means CoFID reports only a trace amount.
Protein in chicken thigh by amount
| Amount | Protein | kcal | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100g | 25.6g | 180 | 0g | 8.6g |
| 150g | 38.4g | 270 | 0g | 12.9g |
| 200g | 51.2g | 360 | 0g | 17.2g |
Example amounts for comparison, not recommended portions. Weigh your own serving.
Amount of chicken thigh for 20g or 30g of protein
- To get 30g of protein, you would need a 117g amount of the cooked thigh meat, which provides 211 kcal and 10.1g of fat.
- For a smaller 20g protein target, a 78g amount is sufficient, containing 141 kcal.
- The data is for cooked, casseroled meat with bone and skin removed. Remember that chicken loses water during cooking, so the weight of raw meat needed will be higher.
How it compares with other meats
With 25.6g of protein per 100g, casseroled chicken thigh ranks 12th out of 28 meats on this site for protein content, and 17th out of all 137 foods listed. Its protein level is very similar to corned beef (25.9g) and slightly less than sirloin steak (26.4g) and gammon rashers (27.5g). It has significantly more protein than duck, which provides about 20g per 100g. When considering protein per calorie, its score of 14.2g per 100 kcal is higher than corned beef but lower than sirloin steak, which offers about 16g per 100 kcal.
| Per 100g | Protein | kcal | Protein per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Thigh | 25.6g | 180 | 14.2g |
| Gammon Rashers | 27.5g | 199 | 13.8g |
| Corned Beef | 25.9g | 205 | 12.6g |
| Sirloin Steak | 26.4g | 166 | 15.9g |
| Duck | 19.7g | 137 | 14.4g |
Quick answers
How much protein is in 200g of chicken thigh?
A 200g amount of casseroled chicken thigh (meat only) contains 51.2g of protein, 360 kcal, and 17.2g of fat.
Is chicken thigh high in fat?
Per 100g, it contains 8.6g of fat and 2.4g of saturated fat. According to UK front-of-pack guidance, these levels are classified as ‘medium’.
Does chicken thigh contain carbohydrates?
No, this data for casseroled chicken thigh meat shows it contains 0.0g of carbohydrates and 0.0g of sugars per 100g.
When to speak to a GP or dietitian
- If you have chronic kidney disease, you may have been given a protein target. Check with your renal team or GP before raising your protein intake.
- If tracking protein or calories starts to feel stressful or takes over your day, talk to your GP. Our safety note lists support services.