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Chicken Dark Meat Thigh Meat and Skin (Cooked, Braised)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, thigh, meat and skin, cooked, braised

Poultry Products

Both protein (22.6g) and fat (15.4g) are substantial, making Chicken Dark Meat Thigh Meat and Skin (Cooked, Braised) a calorie-efficient source of both macronutrients. Chicken Dark Meat Thigh Meat and Skin (Cooked, Braised) packs 229 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is modest at 76mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Chicken Dark Meat Thigh Meat and Skin (Cooked, Braised) delivers meaningful amounts of 12 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value. Contains 139mg of cholesterol per 100g (46% DV), which may matter for individuals actively managing cholesterol.

Calories229KCAL
Protein22.6G
Fat15.4G
Carbs0G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

229kcal
  • Protein39%22.6 g
  • Fat61%15.4 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

Water61.9G
Energy229KCAL
Protein22.6G
Total lipid (fat)15.4G
Carbohydrate, by difference0G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Total Sugars0G
Cholesterol139MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.08MG
Riboflavin0.16MG
Niacin5.3MG
Vitamin B-60.39MG
Folate, total4.0UG
Vitamin B-120.43UG
Vitamin A, RAE16.0UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.17MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0.30UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)0.30UG
Calcium, Ca11.0MG
Iron, Fe1.2MG
Magnesium, Mg23.0MG
Phosphorus, P187MG
Potassium, K245MG
Sodium, Na76.0MG
Zinc, Zn1.6MG
Copper, Cu0.05MG
Manganese, Mn0.02MG
Selenium, Se26.6UG
Energy959kJ
Ash0.91G
Pantothenic acid1.1MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food4.0UG
Folate, DFE4.0UG
Choline, total63.3MG
Betaine13.3MG
Vitamin B-12, added0UG
Retinol16.0UG
Carotene, beta0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU54.0IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin20.0UG
Vitamin E, added0MG
Tocopherol, beta0MG
Tocopherol, gamma0.09MG
Tocopherol, delta0MG
Tocotrienol, alpha0.01MG
Tocotrienol, beta0MG
Tocotrienol, gamma0.04MG
Tocotrienol, delta0MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units11.0IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)0.30UG
Fatty acids, total saturated4.3G
SFA 4:00.001G
SFA 6:00.002G
SFA 8:00.003G
SFA 10:00.001G
SFA 12:00.007G
SFA 14:00.09G
SFA 15:00.01G
SFA 16:03.3G
SFA 17:00.01G
SFA 18:00.81G
SFA 20:00.009G
SFA 22:00.01G
SFA 24:00.001G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated6.5G
MUFA 14:10.03G
MUFA 15:10G
MUFA 16:10.95G
MUFA 16:1 c0.94G
MUFA 17:10.01G
MUFA 18:15.4G
MUFA 18:1 c5.4G
MUFA 20:10.07G
MUFA 22:10.002G
MUFA 22:1 c0.002G
MUFA 24:1 c0.006G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated3.0G
PUFA 18:22.7G
PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c2.6G
PUFA 18:2 CLAs0.02G
PUFA 18:30.13G
PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA)0.12G
PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c0.01G
PUFA 18:40.002G
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c0.02G
PUFA 20:30.03G
PUFA 20:3 n-30.001G
PUFA 20:3 n-60.03G
PUFA 20:40.09G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.008G
PUFA 22:40.02G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.009G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.005G
Fatty acids, total trans0.08G
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic0.06G
TFA 16:1 t0.007G
TFA 18:1 t0.05G
TFA 22:1 t0G
TFA 18:2 t not further defined0.02G
Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic0.02G
Tryptophan0.20G
Threonine0.92G
Isoleucine0.89G
Leucine1.6G
Lysine1.8G
Methionine0.54G
Cystine0.23G
Phenylalanine0.81G
Tyrosine0.72G
Valine0.97G
Arginine1.6G
Histidine0.58G
Alanine1.4G
Aspartic acid2.0G
Glutamic acid3.3G
Glycine1.8G
Proline1.2G
Serine0.89G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
oz (85g)19519.2g13.1g0g
thigh without skin (111g)25425.1g17.1g0g
thigh with skin (129g)29529.1g19.9g0g

Scaled from Chicken Dark Meat Thigh Meat and Skin (Cooked, Braised)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Chicken Dark Meat Thigh Meat and Skin (Cooked, Braised) is a excellent source of Protein (45% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Chicken Dark Meat Thigh Meat and Skin (Cooked, Braised) is a good source of Zinc (15% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • Chicken Dark Meat Thigh Meat and Skin (Cooked, Braised) is naturally low in sodium at 76mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Chicken Dark Meat Thigh Meat and Skin (Cooked, Braised) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 22.6g protein and only 0.0g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Vitamin D: top 12% (#991 of 8,262)
  • Protein: top 19% (#1,570 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories229
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.4G20%
Cholesterol 139MG46%
Sodium 76.0MG3%
Total Carbohydrate 0G0%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0G
Protein 22.6G45%
Vitamin D 0.30UG2%
Calcium 11.0MG1%
Iron 1.2MG7%
Potassium 245MG5%

* 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: 174498.

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