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Chicken Thigh
181
kcal / 100g
about 757 kJ
* Calorie value is measured per serving weight shown
Nutrition (per 100g)
16.8Protein
12.2Fat
0.2Carbs
0Fiber
Common Serving Sizes
Per 100g
181 kcal
How long to burn 181 kcal
Approximate exercise time to burn the 181 kcal in each 100g:
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Jogging24 min
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Brisk Walking40 min
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Swimming18 min
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Cycling27 min
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Jump Rope16 min
About Chicken Thigh
Higher in fat than chicken breast, good for cut-by-cut comparison.
Health Benefits of Chicken Thigh
Protein and fat profile
Chicken thigh: 16.8g protein, 12.2g fat per 100g - between lean breast and fatty red meat. More intramuscular fat and connective tissue give a moist, tender bite; it is the most widely liked chicken cut for home cooking.
Higher iron than chicken breast
As 'red muscle' it carries more myoglobin (darker, higher iron) than breast. For those needing iron, thigh is the better poultry pick than breast.
Skinning changes calories and fat
Fat concentrates under the skin; removing the skin cuts fat roughly in half, bringing calories near breast levels. Skin before braising/roasting, or let fat drip off during roasting, to reduce intake.