USDA-derived generic food data
What is the nutrition score of Chicken Thigh?
Per 100g, Chicken Thigh has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 16/100. Its strongest contributions are Protein, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3. Treat this as a fixed nutrient comparison, not a personal recommendation.
Reviewed 16 July 2026. USDA-derived values are estimates for a generic food and can vary with preparation and brand.
Daily Nutrient Contribution
16/100
9 nutrients provide at least 10% of the daily reference used for this comparison.
Nutrition facts
The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for 2 thighs (104g).
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per 2 thighs |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 179 kcal | 186 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g | 26 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 8 g | 8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 2 g | 2 g |
| Sodium | 106 mg | 110 mg |
| Potassium | 269 mg | 280 mg |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 9 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 24 mg | 25 mg |
| Zinc | 1.9 mg | 2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 µg | 0.4 µg |
| Folate | 5 µg | 5 µg |
Where Chicken Thigh contributes most
These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.
Protein
44%
25 g per 100g
Phosphorus
42%
230 mg per 100g
Vitamin B3
38%
6.2 mg per 100g
Selenium
36%
27 µg per 100g
Sat fat
2 g per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Sodium
106 mg per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Source and limits
This page uses Nutrigate's USDA FoodData Central-derived generic-food table. It is useful for comparison, while the label on a branded product is more specific. Nutrition information is not medical advice.
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