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Chicken Dark Meat Meat Only (Raw)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, meat only, raw

Poultry Products

Chicken Dark Meat Meat Only (Raw) stands out for its lean protein profile — 20.1g of protein with only 4.3g of fat per 100g. At 125 calories per 100g, Chicken Dark Meat Meat Only (Raw) offers moderate energy density suitable for balanced meals. Sodium is modest at 85mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Chicken Dark Meat Meat Only (Raw) delivers meaningful amounts of 10 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories125KCAL
Protein20.1G
Fat4.3G
Carbs0G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

119kcal
  • Protein68%20.1 g
  • Fat32%4.3 g
  • Carbs0%0 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water76.0G
Energy125KCAL
Protein20.1G
Total lipid (fat)4.3G
Carbohydrate, by difference0G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Total Sugars0G
Cholesterol80.0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid3.1MG
Thiamin0.08MG
Riboflavin0.18MG
Niacin6.2MG
Vitamin B-60.33MG
Folate, total10.0UG
Vitamin B-120.36UG
Vitamin A, RAE22.0UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.21MG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)2.4UG
Calcium, Ca12.0MG
Iron, Fe1.0MG
Magnesium, Mg23.0MG
Phosphorus, P162MG
Potassium, K222MG
Sodium, Na85.0MG
Zinc, Zn2.0MG
Copper, Cu0.06MG
Manganese, Mn0.02MG
Selenium, Se13.5UG
Energy523kJ
Ash0.94G
Pantothenic acid1.2MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food10.0UG
Folate, DFE10.0UG
Retinol22.0UG
Carotene, beta0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU72.0IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin0UG
Fatty acids, total saturated1.1G
SFA 4:00G
SFA 6:00G
SFA 8:00G
SFA 10:00G
SFA 12:00.02G
SFA 14:00.03G
SFA 16:00.74G
SFA 18:00.29G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated1.3G
MUFA 16:10.20G
MUFA 18:11.1G
MUFA 20:10.01G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated1.1G
PUFA 18:20.82G
PUFA 18:30.04G
PUFA 18:40G
PUFA 20:40.10G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.01G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.02G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.04G
Tryptophan0.23G
Threonine0.85G
Isoleucine1.1G
Leucine1.5G
Lysine1.7G
Methionine0.56G
Cystine0.26G
Phenylalanine0.80G
Tyrosine0.68G
Valine1.00G
Arginine1.2G
Histidine0.62G
Alanine1.1G
Aspartic acid1.8G
Glutamic acid3.0G
Glycine0.99G
Proline0.83G
Serine0.69G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken) (109g)13621.9g4.7g0g
chicken, bone and skin removed (182g)22836.5g7.8g0g

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

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Chicken Dark Meat Meat Only (Raw) is a excellent source of Protein (40% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Chicken Dark Meat Meat Only (Raw) is a good source of Zinc (18% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • Chicken Dark Meat Meat Only (Raw) is naturally low in sodium at 85mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Chicken Dark Meat Meat Only (Raw) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 20.1g protein and only 0.0g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Vitamin C: top 24% (#1,983 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories125
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.3G6%
Cholesterol 80.0MG27%
Sodium 85.0MG4%
Total Carbohydrate 0G0%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0G
Protein 20.1G40%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 12.0MG1%
Iron 1.0MG6%
Potassium 222MG5%

* 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: 171067.

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