How many carbs are in chicken thigh, baked?
1 small thigh of chicken thigh, baked contains about 4g of carbohydrate, 3.8g net carbs after subtracting 0.2g of fiber, 21g of protein, and 240 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz, cooked (28.4g) | 1.1g | 0.1g | 1.1g |
| 1 small thigh (100g) | 4g | 0.2g | 3.8g |
| 1 medium thigh (110g) | 4.4g | 0.2g | 4.2g |
| 1 thigh, NS as to size (110g) | 4.4g | 0.2g | 4.2g |
| 1 cup, cooked, diced (135g) | 5.4g | 0.3g | 5.1g |
| 1 large thigh (140g) | 5.6g | 0.3g | 5.3g |
Net carbs in chicken thigh, baked
1 small thigh of chicken thigh, baked contains 3.8g of net carbs — total carbs (4g) minus dietary fiber (0.2g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for chicken thigh, baked (per 100g)
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 4g
- Dietary fiber: 0.2g
- Sugars: 0.1g
- Protein: 21g
- Fat: 15g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2341460). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in chicken thigh, baked?
1 small thigh of chicken thigh, baked contains about 4g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0.2g of fiber, the net carbs are about 3.8g.
How many net carbs are in chicken thigh, baked?
Net carbs in 1 small thigh of chicken thigh, baked are about 3.8g — that is total carbs (4g) minus dietary fiber (0.2g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is chicken thigh, baked good for diabetics?
Chicken thigh, baked contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is chicken thigh, baked keto-friendly?
Whether chicken thigh, baked fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 small thigh) provides about 3.8g of net carbs.