{"data":{"name":"Chicken thigh","slug":"chicken-thigh","scientific_name":"Gallus gallus","alternate_names":["Manok hita"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"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.","common_uses_philippines":["Chicken adobo","Chicken inasal","Crispy pata (pork","but often compared with chicken dishes)","Chicken curry","Tinola","Chicken barbecue"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":66},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":149,"protein_g":19.8,"fat_g":7.7,"saturated_fat_g":2.1,"carbohydrates_g":0,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":88,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":15,"cholesterol_mg":45,"iron_mg":0.9,"monounsaturated_fat_g":3.22,"phosphorus_mg":103,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":1.61,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":15,"total_ash_g":1,"unsaturated_fat_g":4.83,"vitamin_a_ug":15,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.12,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.17,"vitamin_b3_mg":5,"vitamin_c_mg":4,"water_g":72.3},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 piece","weight_g":35,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"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\u2019s 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\u2019s cooked with salty sauces or seasoning, total sodium can add up\u2014especially if you eat it often.","healthier_tips":["For meals, pair chicken thigh with 1\u20132 cups of vegetables (e.g., ensaladang gulay, ginisang pechay, or mixed veggies) and 1 serving of rice or another carb (about 1\/2\u20131 cup cooked, depending on your needs).","Choose cooking methods that use less extra oil: boiled, grilled, or air-fried. If it\u2019s 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\u20132 snacks), you can include chicken thigh at one main meal, then vary your protein sources across the week (fish, eggs, tofu, beans)."]},"data_quality":{"source":"DOST-FNRI Philippine Food Composition Tables","source_code":"ph_fct","daily_values_reference":"RENI 2002","notes":["Values are estimates per 100g edible portion.","Actual nutrients may vary by preparation and variety."]},"links":{"self":"https:\/\/api.juanutrisyon.info\/api\/foods\/chicken-thigh?agent=true"}}}