Chicken (broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, raw) nutrition facts
100 grams of chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, raw contain 120 calories, 19 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 4.2 g of fat. It is an excellent source of protein (38% DV), selenium (38% DV), niacin (B3) (35% DV) and vitamin B6 (24% DV). Most of its calories (67%) 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
- Protein38%
- Selenium38%
- Niacin (B3)35%
- Vitamin B624%
- Vitamin B1224%
- Pantothenic acid (B5)23%
% 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 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 10 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.09 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.58 mg | 35% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 1.17 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.41 mg | 24% |
| Folate | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.57 µg | 24% |
| Choline | 48.6 mg | 9% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.78 mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 238 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.76 mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.02 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 21 µg | 38% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 1.05 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.44 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.96 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 76.4 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other poultry products
| Per 100 g | Chicken (broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 | 197 | -39% |
| Protein | 19.2 g | 23.2 g | -17% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0.86 g | -100% |
| Total fat | 4.22 g | 10.7 g | -61% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0.02 g | -100% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0.04 g | -100% |
| Sodium | 96 mg | 155 mg | -38% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 173619. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.