Chicken Dark Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted)
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A 100g serving covers 55% of the daily recommended Protein, making Chicken Dark Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (27.4g), fat (9.7g), and carbohydrates (0g) per 100g. Chicken Dark Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) packs 205 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is modest at 93mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Chicken Dark Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) delivers meaningful amounts of 12 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein56%27.4 g
- Fat44%9.7 g
- Carbs0%0 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 63.1 | G |
| Energy | 205 | KCAL |
| Protein | 27.4 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 9.7 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 | G |
| Total Sugars | 0 | G |
| Cholesterol | 93.0 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.07 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.23 | MG |
| Niacin | 6.5 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.36 | MG |
| Folate, total | 8.0 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.32 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 22.0 | UG |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.27 | MG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.10 | UG |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 3.9 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 15.0 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 1.3 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 23.0 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 179 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 240 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 93.0 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.8 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.08 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.02 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 18.0 | UG |
| Energy | 858 | kJ |
| Ash | 1.0 | G |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.2 | MG |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 8.0 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 8.0 | UG |
| Choline, total | 74.4 | MG |
| Betaine | 5.4 | MG |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 | UG |
| Retinol | 22.0 | UG |
| Carotene, beta | 0 | UG |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 | UG |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 72.0 | IU |
| Lycopene | 0 | UG |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 5.0 | IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0.10 | UG |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0 | UG |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.7 | G |
| SFA 4:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 6:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 8:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 10:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.03 | G |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.07 | G |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.8 | G |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.63 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.6 | G |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.49 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 3.0 | G |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.05 | G |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.3 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.9 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.09 | G |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.14 | G |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.01 | G |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.03 | G |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.05 | G |
| Tryptophan | 0.32 | G |
| Threonine | 1.2 | G |
| Isoleucine | 1.4 | G |
| Leucine | 2.1 | G |
| Lysine | 2.3 | G |
| Methionine | 0.76 | G |
| Cystine | 0.35 | G |
| Phenylalanine | 1.1 | G |
| Tyrosine | 0.92 | G |
| Valine | 1.4 | G |
| Arginine | 1.7 | G |
| Histidine | 0.85 | G |
| Alanine | 1.5 | G |
| Aspartic acid | 2.4 | G |
| Glutamic acid | 4.1 | G |
| Glycine | 1.3 | G |
| Proline | 1.1 | G |
| Serine | 0.94 | G |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 | G |
| Caffeine | 0 | MG |
| Theobromine | 0 | MG |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken) (81g) | 166 | 22.2g | 7.9g | 0g |
| chicken, bone and skin removed (136g) | 279 | 37.2g | 13.2g | 0g |
| cup, chopped or diced (140g) | 287 | 38.3g | 13.6g | 0g |
Scaled from Chicken Dark Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
Dietary Considerations
Chicken Dark Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) is naturally low in sodium at 93mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.
Chicken Dark Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 27.4g protein and only 0.0g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Protein: top 9% (#744 of 8,262)
- Vitamin D: top 21% (#1,735 of 8,262)
- Zinc: top 25% (#2,066 of 8,262)
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Data Source
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 171069.
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