Meat and Poultry / Poultry
Chicken thigh
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 66% |
| Calories | 149kcal / 2530kcal (5%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 19.8 g/ 71g (27%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 7.7 g/ 42g (18%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0.75 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.11%) |
Vit B1 | 0.12 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vit B2 | 0.17 mg/ 1mg (13%) |
Vit B3 | 5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (31%) high |
Vit C | 4 mg/ 70mg (5%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 15 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 103 mg/ 700mg (14%) |
Iron | 0.9 mg/ 12mg (7%) |
Sodium | 88 mg/ 1500mg (5%) low |
What is this food?
Chicken thigh (cooked), a protein-rich part of the chicken. In a 100g serving, it provides about 149 kcal and no carbohydrates, with ~7.7g total fat (including ~2.1g saturated fat) and ~45mg cholesterol.
Why it matters to health
Chicken thigh helps you meet your daily protein needs for muscle repair and staying full between meals. Since it has fat and some saturated fat, it’s best to balance it with lighter choices and plenty of fiber-rich sides (like vegetables and legumes). It also has sodium (~88mg per 100g), so if it’s cooked with salty sauces or seasoning, total sodium can add up—especially if you eat it often.
Healthier tips
- For meals, pair chicken thigh with 1–2 cups of vegetables (e.g., ensaladang gulay, ginisang pechay, or mixed veggies) and 1 serving of rice or another carb (about 1/2–1 cup cooked, depending on your needs).
- Choose cooking methods that use less extra oil: boiled, grilled, or air-fried. If it’s fried, keep the portion smaller.
- Trim visible skin/fat when possible to reduce saturated fat.
- Watch the sauce: go lighter on salty marinades (toyo, patis, soy sauce) and use herbs, garlic, calamansi, or vinegar for flavor.
- In a typical day (3 full meals + 1–2 snacks), you can include chicken thigh at one main meal, then vary your protein sources across the week (fish, eggs, tofu, beans).
Common Filipino dishes
Chicken adobo, Chicken inasal, Crispy pata (pork, but often compared with chicken dishes), Chicken curry, Tinola, Chicken barbecue
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