How many carbs are in chicken thigh, fried?
1 small thigh of chicken thigh, fried contains about 6g of carbohydrate, 5.8g net carbs after subtracting 0.2g of fiber, 19g of protein, and 273 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz, cooked (28.4g) | 1.7g | 0.1g | 1.6g |
| 1 small thigh (100g) | 6g | 0.2g | 5.8g |
| 1 medium thigh (110g) | 6.6g | 0.2g | 6.4g |
| 1 cup, cooked, diced (135g) | 8.1g | 0.3g | 7.8g |
| 1 large thigh (140g) | 8.4g | 0.3g | 8.1g |
Net carbs in chicken thigh, fried
1 small thigh of chicken thigh, fried contains 5.8g of net carbs — total carbs (6g) 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, fried (per 100g)
- Calories: 273 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 6g
- Dietary fiber: 0.2g
- Sugars: 0.1g
- Protein: 19g
- Fat: 18.6g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2341451). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in chicken thigh, fried?
1 small thigh of chicken thigh, fried contains about 6g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0.2g of fiber, the net carbs are about 5.8g.
How many net carbs are in chicken thigh, fried?
Net carbs in 1 small thigh of chicken thigh, fried are about 5.8g — that is total carbs (6g) minus dietary fiber (0.2g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is chicken thigh, fried good for diabetics?
Chicken thigh, fried 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, fried keto-friendly?
Whether chicken thigh, fried fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 small thigh) provides about 5.8g of net carbs.