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Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, thigh, meat and skin, cooked, braised
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* 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.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 7% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 12% | |
| Niacin | 5.3 MG | 33% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.1 MG | 22% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.4 MG | 23% | |
| Folate, total | 4 UG | 1% | |
| Choline, total | 63.3 MG | 12% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.4 UG | 18% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 16 UG | 2% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.2 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.3 UG | 2% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.3 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 11 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 1.2 MG | 7% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 23 MG | 5% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 187 MG | 15% | |
| Potassium, K | 245 MG | 5% | |
| Sodium, Na | 76 MG | 3% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.6 MG | 15% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 5% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Selenium, Se | 26.6 UG | 48% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 22.6g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Good source of Selenium, Se (48% DV).
- Good source of Niacin (33% DV).
- Good source of Pantothenic acid (22% DV).
- Good source of Vitamin B-6 (23% DV).
About Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, thigh, meat and skin, cooked, braised
Braised chicken thigh, meat and skin, sits higher in fat than the drumstick by the same method, because thigh meat naturally carries more intramuscular fat. The braising liquid keeps everything moist and the skin, though not crisped, contributes richness to the dish. Protein is very solid. Of all the braised chicken pieces, the skin-on thigh is arguably the most forgiving of timing errors in cooking, as the fat buffers against drying out. Rich, satisfying, and widely used across world cuisines.
Dietary Information
Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, thigh, meat and skin, cooked, braised is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, high-protein, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, thigh, meat and skin, cooked, braised include Selenium, Se (48% DV) , Niacin (33% DV) , Vitamin B-6 (23% DV) , and Pantothenic acid (22% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 229 calories per 100 grams, Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, thigh, meat and skin, cooked, braised gets 39% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 61% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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