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🍗 Fried chicken (thigh): how many calories?
162 kcal in a typical portion (1 piece, 62 g) · 262 kcal per 100 g.
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 piece | 62 g | 162 | 16.6 g | 2 g | 9.3 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 262 | 26.8 g | 3.2 g | 15 g |
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per portion (62 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 262 kcal | 162 kcal |
| Protein | 26.8 g | 16.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.2 g | 2 g |
| of which sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 9.3 g |
| of which saturated | 4.1 g | 2.5 g |
| Sodium | 88 mg | 55 mg |
Where the calories come from
Protein 42%Carbs 5%Fat 53%
Share of calories from protein (4 kcal/g), carbohydrates (4 kcal/g) and fat (9 kcal/g).
Vitamins and minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %NRV | Per portion | %NRV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niacin (B3) | 6.95 mg | 43% | 4.31 mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 19.9 µg | 36% | 12.3 µg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 187 mg | 27% | 116 mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.52 mg | 25% | 1.56 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33 mg | 24% | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 1.19 mg | 20% | 0.73 mg | 12% |
%NRV: share of the EU nutrient reference value for adults (Regulation 1169/2011). Only nutrients present in this food are shown.
Compared with
🥩 Beef steak (sirloin, grilled)257 kcal per 100 g · 218 kcal · 1 serving🥩 Ground beef (cooked, 85% lean)256 kcal per 100 g · 218 kcal · 1 serving🍗 Chicken wing (cooked, with skin)254 kcal per 100 g · 102 kcal · 1 piece
Questions
How many calories are in 100 g of fried chicken (thigh)?
262 kcal. 100 g also has 26.8 g of protein, 3.2 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat.
How much fried chicken (thigh) is 100 calories?
About 38 g. That is 61% of a typical portion (1 piece, 62 g).
How much protein is in a portion of fried chicken (thigh)?
16.6 g in a typical portion (1 piece, 62 g). 41% of its calories come from protein. That is above the 20% the EU requires for a “high protein” claim.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, public domain (SR Legacy, FDC 173624). Values are averages. Brands, recipes and portion sizes vary.