Chicken (broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, cooked, roasted) nutrition facts
100 grams of chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, cooked, roasted contain 174 calories, 24 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 7.8 g of fat. It is an excellent source of protein (48% DV), selenium (46% DV), niacin (B3) (38% DV) and vitamin B6 (25% DV). Most of its calories (58%) come from protein.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Protein48%
- Selenium46%
- Niacin (B3)38%
- Vitamin B625%
- Pantothenic acid (B5)24%
- Zinc19%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 3.6 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.09 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.19 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) | 6.05 mg | 38% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 1.21 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.43 mg | 25% |
| Folate | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 µg | 16% |
| Choline | 63.4 mg | 12% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.08 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 269 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 205 mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.11 mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.02 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 25.2 µg | 46% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 2.11 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.05 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.6 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 67.7 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other poultry products
| Per 100 g | Chicken (broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, cooked, roasted) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 174 | 197 | -12% |
| Protein | 24.2 g | 23.2 g | +4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0.86 g | -100% |
| Total fat | 7.8 g | 10.7 g | -27% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0.02 g | -100% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0.04 g | -100% |
| Sodium | 99 mg | 155 mg | -36% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 172380. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.