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Chicken Dark Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Fried)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, meat only, cooked, fried

Poultry Products

A 100g serving covers 58% of the daily recommended Protein, making Chicken Dark Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (29g), fat (11.6g), and carbohydrates (2.6g) per 100g. Chicken Dark Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) packs 239 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is modest at 97mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Chicken Dark Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) delivers meaningful amounts of 12 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories239KCAL
Protein29G
Fat11.6G
Carbs2.6G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

231kcal
  • Protein50%29 g
  • Fat45%11.6 g
  • Carbs5%2.6 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water55.7G
Energy239KCAL
Protein29.0G
Total lipid (fat)11.6G
Carbohydrate, by difference2.6G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Cholesterol96.0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.09MG
Riboflavin0.25MG
Niacin7.1MG
Vitamin B-60.37MG
Folate, total9.0UG
Vitamin B-120.33UG
Vitamin A, RAE24.0UG
Calcium, Ca18.0MG
Iron, Fe1.5MG
Magnesium, Mg25.0MG
Phosphorus, P187MG
Potassium, K253MG
Sodium, Na97.0MG
Zinc, Zn2.9MG
Copper, Cu0.09MG
Manganese, Mn0.03MG
Selenium, Se20.5UG
Energy1000kJ
Ash1.1G
Pantothenic acid1.3MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food9.0UG
Folate, DFE9.0UG
Retinol24.0UG
Vitamin A, IU79.0IU
Fatty acids, total saturated3.1G
SFA 10:00G
SFA 12:00.03G
SFA 14:00.08G
SFA 16:02.1G
SFA 18:00.81G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated4.3G
MUFA 16:10.49G
MUFA 18:13.7G
MUFA 20:10.05G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated2.8G
PUFA 18:22.3G
PUFA 18:30.12G
PUFA 20:40.15G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.02G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.03G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.06G
Tryptophan0.34G
Threonine1.2G
Isoleucine1.5G
Leucine2.2G
Lysine2.4G
Methionine0.80G
Cystine0.38G
Phenylalanine1.2G
Tyrosine0.98G
Valine1.4G
Arginine1.7G
Histidine0.90G
Alanine1.6G
Aspartic acid2.6G
Glutamic acid4.4G
Glycine1.4G
Proline1.2G
Serine1.0G

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken) (91g)21726.4g10.6g2.4g
cup (140g)33540.6g16.3g3.6g

Scaled from Chicken Dark Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Fried)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Chicken Dark Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) is a excellent source of Protein (58% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Chicken Dark Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) is a excellent source of Zinc (26% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • Chicken Dark Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) is naturally low in sodium at 97mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Chicken Dark Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 29.0g protein and only 2.6g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Protein: top 6% (#496 of 8,262)
  • Zinc: top 24% (#1,983 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories239
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.6G15%
Cholesterol 96.0MG32%
Sodium 97.0MG4%
Total Carbohydrate 2.6G1%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0
Protein 29.0G58%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 18.0MG1%
Iron 1.5MG8%
Potassium 253MG5%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 171068.

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