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Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, thigh, meat only, 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 | 14% | |
| Niacin | 5.7 MG | 36% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.2 MG | 24% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.4 MG | 26% | |
| Folate, total | 5 UG | 1% | |
| Choline, total | 68.3 MG | 12% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.4 UG | 18% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 8 UG | 1% | |
| 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 | 12 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 1.3 MG | 7% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 25 MG | 6% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 201 MG | 16% | |
| Potassium, K | 266 MG | 6% | |
| Sodium, Na | 77 MG | 3% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.9 MG | 17% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 5% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Selenium, Se | 29.2 UG | 53% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 24.6g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Rich source of Selenium, Se (53% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Niacin (36% DV).
- Good source of Pantothenic acid (24% DV).
- Good source of Vitamin B-6 (26% DV).
About Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, thigh, meat only, cooked, braised
Thigh meat from broiler chickens, braised and weighed without skin, sits a notch above the drumstick in fat content but remains solidly in the lean-to-moderate range. The extra fat is part of why thigh meat tastes better than breast to many cooks: it stays juicy even if you push cooking time a little long. Zero carbs, solid protein, and genuine flavor make it a practical everyday protein. Pull it, dice it, or serve whole on grains or roasted vegetables.
Dietary Information
Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, thigh, meat only, 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 only, cooked, braised include Selenium, Se (53% DV) , Niacin (36% DV) , Vitamin B-6 (26% DV) , and Pantothenic acid (24% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 176 calories per 100 grams, Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, thigh, meat only, cooked, braised gets 56% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 44% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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