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Chicken Leg Meat Only (Cooked, Stewed)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, cooked, stewed

Poultry Products

A 100g serving covers 53% of the daily recommended Protein, making Chicken Leg Meat Only (Cooked, Stewed) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (26.3g), fat (8.1g), and carbohydrates (0g) per 100g. At 185 calories per 100g, Chicken Leg Meat Only (Cooked, Stewed) offers moderate energy density suitable for balanced meals. Sodium is modest at 78mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Chicken Leg Meat Only (Cooked, Stewed) delivers meaningful amounts of 12 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories185KCAL
Protein26.3G
Fat8.1G
Carbs0G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

178kcal
  • Protein59%26.3 g
  • Fat41%8.1 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

Water66.4G
Energy185KCAL
Protein26.3G
Total lipid (fat)8.1G
Carbohydrate, by difference0G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Total Sugars0G
Cholesterol89.0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.06MG
Riboflavin0.22MG
Niacin4.8MG
Vitamin B-60.21MG
Folate, total8.0UG
Vitamin B-120.23UG
Vitamin A, RAE18.0UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.27MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0.10UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)3.6UG
Calcium, Ca11.0MG
Iron, Fe1.4MG
Magnesium, Mg21.0MG
Phosphorus, P149MG
Potassium, K190MG
Sodium, Na78.0MG
Zinc, Zn2.8MG
Copper, Cu0.08MG
Manganese, Mn0.02MG
Selenium, Se26.5UG
Energy774kJ
Ash0.88G
Pantothenic acid0.91MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food8.0UG
Folate, DFE8.0UG
Choline, total69.7MG
Betaine5.1MG
Vitamin B-12, added0UG
Retinol18.0UG
Carotene, beta0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU60.0IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin0UG
Vitamin E, added0MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units5.0IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)0.10UG
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone)0UG
Fatty acids, total saturated2.2G
SFA 4:00G
SFA 6:00G
SFA 8:00G
SFA 10:00G
SFA 12:00.03G
SFA 14:00.06G
SFA 16:01.5G
SFA 18:00.52G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated2.9G
MUFA 16:10.40G
MUFA 18:12.4G
MUFA 20:10.04G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated1.9G
PUFA 18:21.6G
PUFA 18:30.07G
PUFA 18:40G
PUFA 20:40.12G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.01G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.03G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.05G
Tryptophan0.31G
Threonine1.1G
Isoleucine1.4G
Leucine2.0G
Lysine2.2G
Methionine0.73G
Cystine0.34G
Phenylalanine1.0G
Tyrosine0.89G
Valine1.3G
Arginine1.6G
Histidine0.81G
Alanine1.4G
Aspartic acid2.3G
Glutamic acid3.9G
Glycine1.3G
Proline1.1G
Serine0.90G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken) (60g)11115.8g4.8g0g
oz (85g)15722.3g6.9g0g
leg, bone and skin removed (101g)18726.5g8.1g0g
cup, chopped or diced (160g)29642g12.9g0g

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

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Chicken Leg Meat Only (Cooked, Stewed) is a excellent source of Protein (53% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Chicken Leg Meat Only (Cooked, Stewed) is a excellent source of Zinc (25% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • Chicken Leg Meat Only (Cooked, Stewed) is naturally low in sodium at 78mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Chicken Leg Meat Only (Cooked, Stewed) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 26.3g protein and only 0.0g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Protein: top 11% (#909 of 8,262)
  • Vitamin D: top 21% (#1,735 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories185
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.1G10%
Cholesterol 89.0MG30%
Sodium 78.0MG3%
Total Carbohydrate 0G0%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0G
Protein 26.3G53%
Vitamin D 0.10UG1%
Calcium 11.0MG1%
Iron 1.4MG8%
Potassium 190MG4%

* 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: 172381.

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