Source: USDA FoodData Central · Raw, Boneless, Skinless · Data verified by CaloriesCalc
* % Daily Value based on a 2,000 kcal diet.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selenium | 26.3µg | 48% | |
| Niacin (B3) | 6.1mg | 38% | |
| Zinc | 2.8mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.56mg | 33% | |
| Phosphorus | 179mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.34mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 218mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 5% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.19mg | 15% |
| Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100g | 100g | 209 kcal | 26.0g | 10.9g | 0.0g |
| thigh bone-in (116g) | — | 242 kcal | — | — | — |
| 100g cooked | — | 209 kcal | — | — | — |
Zero carbs. Higher fat vs breast (10.9g vs 3.6g) gives juicier texture and richer flavour. Thigh fat is ~56% monounsaturated.
Chicken thigh is dark meat — higher myoglobin content means more iron (1.34mg vs 0.74mg/100g) and zinc (2.8mg vs 1.0mg). Iron and zinc are the two nutrients most commonly deficient in active people. For those monitoring these minerals, thigh is significantly superior to breast.
Despite 10.9g of fat per 100g, thigh fat is ~56% monounsaturated (oleic acid — same as olive oil) and 20% polyunsaturated, with only 24% saturated. The monounsaturated component is associated with cardiovascular benefits and improves absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
Research suggests food palatability is one of the strongest predictors of long-term diet success. Thigh's higher fat gives significantly more flavour and juiciness than breast — harder to overcook and remains tender across a wider range of cooking methods, improving dietary adherence.
Chicken thighs, particularly bone-in when cooked in soups or braises, release collagen — glycine-rich protein supporting joint cartilage and gut lining integrity. Clinical Evidence suggests dietary collagen peptides benefit joint pain in athletes and osteoarthritis patients.
Nutrition values from USDA FoodData Central. Not medical advice.