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Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat and skin, raw
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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 | 0.2 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 6% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 11% | |
| Niacin | 4.7 MG | 30% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.0 MG | 20% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.3 MG | 19% | |
| Folate, total | 4 UG | 1% | |
| Choline, total | 41.6 MG | 8% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.6 UG | 23% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 28 UG | 3% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.2 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.1 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2.3 UG | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 9 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.7 MG | 4% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 19 MG | 5% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 155 MG | 12% | |
| Potassium, K | 203 MG | 4% | |
| Sodium, Na | 84 MG | 4% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.5 MG | 13% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 6% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Selenium, Se | 18 UG | 33% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 16.4g per 100g.
- Good source of Selenium, Se (33% DV).
- Good source of Niacin (30% DV).
- Good source of Pantothenic acid (20% DV).
- Good source of Vitamin B-12 (23% DV).
About Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat and skin, raw
Raw broiler chicken legs with meat and skin are considerably fattier than the breast, especially when the skin stays on. The thigh-and-drumstick combination gives you a joint with good structural fat marbling, which translates to flavor and moisture during cooking. For roasting or braising whole, this is a forgiving cut that rarely dries out.
Dietary Information
Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat and skin, raw is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat and skin, raw include Selenium, Se (33% DV) , Niacin (30% DV) , Vitamin B-12 (23% DV) , and Pantothenic acid (20% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 214 calories per 100 grams, Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat and skin, raw gets 31% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 67% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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