Calories in 3 Oz of Chicken Thigh
3 oz of chicken thigh (85 g) has 151 calories. That is 8% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 21 g of protein, 6.9 g of fat and 0 g of carbohydrates, a split of 57% protein, 43% fat and 0% carbs. For comparison, 2 oz of chicken thigh has 101 and 4 oz of chicken thigh has 202 calories. Burning 151 calories takes about 27 minutes of brisk walking or 12 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Chicken Thigh calories by serving size
Common amounts of chicken thigh with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | 28 g | 50 | 7 g | 2.3 g | 0 g |
| 50g | 50 g | 89 | 12 g | 4.1 g | 0 g |
| 1 small chicken thigh | 65 g | 116 | 16 g | 5.3 g | 0 g |
| 1/2 cup | 68 g | 120 | 17 g | 5.5 g | 0 g |
| 1 medium chicken thigh | 70 g | 125 | 17 g | 5.7 g | 0 g |
| 3 oz | 85 g | 151 | 21 g | 6.9 g | 0 g |
| 1 large chicken thigh | 90 g | 160 | 22 g | 7.3 g | 0 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 178 | 25 g | 8.1 g | 0 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 202 | 28 g | 9.2 g | 0 g |
| 2 small chicken thighs | 130 g | 231 | 32 g | 11 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup | 135 g | 240 | 33 g | 11 g | 0 g |
| 2 medium chicken thighs | 140 g | 249 | 34 g | 11 g | 0 g |
| 2 large chicken thighs | 180 g | 320 | 44 g | 15 g | 0 g |
| 200g | 200 g | 356 | 49 g | 16 g | 0 g |
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Calories per 100 g compared with other chicken and poultry.
Chicken Thigh: common questions
How many calories are in 3 oz of chicken thigh?
3 oz of chicken thigh weighs about 85 g and has 151 calories.
How much protein is in 3 oz of chicken thigh?
3 oz of chicken thigh has 21 g of protein, which is 42% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 3 oz of chicken thigh?
3 oz of chicken thigh has 0 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much chicken thigh is 100 calories?
100 calories of chicken thigh is 56 g, about 3/4 medium chicken thigh.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2706030. Original description: Chicken thigh, baked, broiled, or roasted, skin not eaten, from raw. Portion weights are USDA household measures.