Labels make promises. Labs measure.
We had Edacious, an independent food testing lab, analyze our pasture-raised chicken thigh for its full nutrient profile and four heavy metals. Here's what we found.
A rich source of four key nutrients.
Each one measured at 20% or more of the FDA daily value per serving.
Protein-rich and naturally juicy.
Most of what you see is natural moisture, which is what keeps a thigh tender on the grill. The rest is 20 grams of protein and 7 grams of fat per serving, with trans fat measured at just 0.02 grams.
Omega-3s, DHA and EPA
Omega-6 to omega-3, measured directly.
Docosahexaenoic acid, an omega-3.
Eicosapentaenoic acid, an omega-3.
Conjugated linoleic acids.
Four metals tested. None quantifiable.
Every result came back below the limit of quantification (LOQ), the lowest level the lab can reliably measure.
Every number, per serving.
Source: Edacious nutrient analysis of Primal Pastures chicken thigh, 2026. % DV based on FDA daily values. A dash means the FDA sets no daily value for that nutrient.
About the testing.
Who ran the tests?
Edacious, an independent food testing company. They ran a full nutrient and heavy metal analysis on our chicken.
Which cut was tested?
Primal Pastures chicken thigh.
What does "below LOQ" mean?
The limit of quantification (LOQ) is the lowest level a lab can reliably measure. A result below LOQ means the true value sits somewhere between zero and that limit.
What do "Rich" and "Good" source mean?
These follow FDA labeling thresholds. A rich source provides 20% or more of the daily value per serving. A good source provides 10 to 19%.
How our thigh stacks up.
We put our lab results next to Edacious lab data on conventional chicken thighs bought at retail, using the same 110g raw serving. These are the differences that stood out. Tap any row to see why it matters.
All values per 110g raw chicken thigh, from independent lab testing reported by Edacious. Primal Pastures values come from our own sample set. Store-bought values come from Edacious’s Retail Chicken Thigh dataset of conventional thighs tested the same way.
