Calories in Chicken thigh, roasted
Per 100 g
Chicken thigh, roasted has 179 calories per 100 g. That is about 9% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 24.8 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate, 8.9 g of fat and 0.0 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 179 calories and 24.8 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as high in protein. More forgiving than breast and only about 15 calories more per 100 g once skinless.
Calories and macros
| Per 100 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 179 kcal | 179 kcal | 9% |
| Protein | 24.8 g | 24.8 g | 50% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 8.9 g | 8.9 g | 13% |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
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Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about chicken thigh, roasted
How many calories are in chicken thigh, roasted?
Chicken thigh, roasted has 179 calories per 100 g, which is about 9% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of chicken thigh, roasted?
100 g of chicken thigh, roasted contains 179 calories.
How much protein is in chicken thigh, roasted?
One serving of 100 g provides 24.8 g of protein — 24.8 g per 100 g, or 50% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in chicken thigh, roasted?
One serving of 100 g contains 0.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 0.0 g is fibre.
What is chicken thigh, roasted a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, chicken thigh, roasted qualifies as high in protein. At least 20% of its calories come from protein.