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Chicken Leg Meat and Skin (Raw)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat and skin, raw

Poultry Products

Both protein (16.4g) and fat (15.9g) are substantial, making Chicken Leg Meat and Skin (Raw) a calorie-efficient source of both macronutrients. Chicken Leg Meat and Skin (Raw) packs 214 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is modest at 84mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Chicken Leg Meat and Skin (Raw) delivers meaningful amounts of 11 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories214KCAL
Protein16.4G
Fat15.9G
Carbs0.17G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

209kcal
  • Protein31%16.4 g
  • Fat68%15.9 g
  • Carbs0%0.17 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water67.3G
Energy214KCAL
Protein16.4G
Total lipid (fat)15.9G
Carbohydrate, by difference0.17G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Total Sugars0G
Cholesterol93.0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0.20MG
Thiamin0.07MG
Riboflavin0.14MG
Niacin4.7MG
Vitamin B-60.32MG
Folate, total4.0UG
Vitamin B-120.56UG
Vitamin A, RAE28.0UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.22MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0.10UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)2.3UG
Calcium, Ca9.0MG
Iron, Fe0.69MG
Magnesium, Mg19.0MG
Phosphorus, P155MG
Potassium, K203MG
Sodium, Na84.0MG
Zinc, Zn1.5MG
Copper, Cu0.05MG
Manganese, Mn0.02MG
Selenium, Se18.0UG
Energy897kJ
Ash0.81G
Pantothenic acid0.99MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food4.0UG
Folate, DFE4.0UG
Choline, total41.6MG
Betaine8.1MG
Vitamin B-12, added0UG
Retinol28.0UG
Carotene, beta0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU92.0IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin91.0UG
Vitamin E, added0MG
Tocopherol, beta0MG
Tocopherol, gamma0.08MG
Tocopherol, delta0MG
Tocotrienol, alpha0.02MG
Tocotrienol, beta0.02MG
Tocotrienol, gamma0.03MG
Tocotrienol, delta0MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units2.0IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)0.10UG
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone)0UG
Fatty acids, total saturated4.4G
SFA 4:00.001G
SFA 6:00G
SFA 8:00.001G
SFA 10:00.001G
SFA 12:00.01G
SFA 14:00.10G
SFA 15:00.008G
SFA 16:03.3G
SFA 17:00.01G
SFA 18:00.84G
SFA 20:00.008G
SFA 22:00.01G
SFA 24:00.001G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated6.6G
MUFA 14:10.02G
MUFA 15:10G
MUFA 16:10.92G
MUFA 17:10.01G
MUFA 18:15.5G
MUFA 20:10.10G
MUFA 22:10.001G
MUFA 24:1 c0G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated3.4G
PUFA 18:23.0G
PUFA 18:30.15G
PUFA 18:40.002G
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c0.02G
PUFA 20:30.03G
PUFA 20:40.10G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.004G
PUFA 22:40.02G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.01G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.01G
Fatty acids, total trans0.06G
Tryptophan0.17G
Threonine0.73G
Isoleucine0.74G
Leucine1.3G
Lysine1.4G
Methionine0.44G
Cystine0.19G
Phenylalanine0.63G
Tyrosine0.57G
Valine0.77G
Arginine1.1G
Histidine0.47G
Alanine1.0G
Aspartic acid1.5G
Glutamic acid2.5G
Glycine0.98G
Proline0.76G
Serine0.66G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
back with skin (49g)1058g7.8g0.1g
drumstick with skin (111g)23818.2g17.7g0.2g
oz (113g)24218.5g18g0.2g
thigh with skin (185g)39630.3g29.5g0.3g

Scaled from Chicken Leg Meat and Skin (Raw)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Chicken Leg Meat and Skin (Raw) is a excellent source of Protein (33% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Chicken Leg Meat and Skin (Raw) is a good source of Zinc (13% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • Chicken Leg Meat and Skin (Raw) is naturally low in sodium at 84mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Chicken Leg Meat and Skin (Raw) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 16.4g protein and only 0.2g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Vitamin D: top 21% (#1,735 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories214
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.9G20%
Cholesterol 93.0MG31%
Sodium 84.0MG4%
Total Carbohydrate 0.17G0%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0G
Protein 16.4G33%
Vitamin D 0.10UG1%
Calcium 9.0MG1%
Iron 0.69MG4%
Potassium 203MG4%

* 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: 172378.

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