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How many calories in
turkey thigh?

Turkey Thigh comes in around 179 calories per 100g, with 28g of protein and 6.9g of fat. The protein-to-calorie ratio is excellent — most of the calories are protein, not fat. Best to portion deliberately when tracking macros.

179
kcal · 100g
28g
Protein
0g
Carbs
6.9g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical turkey thigh serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
152 kcal
23.8g
4 oz (113g)
202 kcal
31.6g
1 cup (~150g)
269 kcal
42.1g
In your day

What 179 calories means.

Protein-dense — 15.6 g of protein per 100 kcal makes turkey thigh an efficient choice for hitting a protein target while managing calories.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
9%
per 100g · 15.6g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking34 min
🏃 Running18 min
🚴 Cycling19 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Turkey Thigh vs. similar foods.

How turkey thigh stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Turkey Thigh
179 kcal / 100g
15.6g
175 kcal / 100g
8.6g
184 kcal / 100g
16.3g
185 kcal / 100g
7g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in turkey thigh?

Turkey Thigh has approximately 179 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 152 calories.

How much protein is in turkey thigh?

28g of protein per 100g. That puts turkey thigh at roughly 15.6g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other protein sources.

How do I log turkey thigh accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is turkey thigh good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Turkey Thigh sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.