Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, cooked, fried
* 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.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 7% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 19% | |
| Niacin | 6.7 MG | 42% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.3 MG | 26% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.4 MG | 23% | |
| Folate, total | 9 UG | 2% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.3 UG | 14% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 20 UG | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 13 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 1.4 MG | 8% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 25 MG | 6% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 193 MG | 15% | |
| Potassium, K | 254 MG | 5% | |
| Sodium, Na | 96 MG | 4% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.0 MG | 27% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 10% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Selenium, Se | 18.8 UG | 34% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 28.4g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (27% DV).
- Good source of Selenium, Se (34% DV).
- Good source of Niacin (42% DV).
- Good source of Pantothenic acid (26% DV).
- Good source of Vitamin B-6 (23% DV).
About Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, cooked, fried
Fried broiler leg meat without skin sits at a moderate fat level - higher than the breast, lower than skin-on dark meat. The frying process adds a small amount of absorbed oil even without batter, so the fat climbs a bit compared to roasting. Still, this is a protein-forward cut. A small amount of carbohydrate likely reflects trace coating or natural sugars cooked in.
Dietary Information
Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, cooked, fried 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, leg, meat only, cooked, fried include Niacin (42% DV) , Selenium, Se (34% DV) , Zinc, Zn (27% DV) , Pantothenic acid (26% DV) , and Vitamin B-6 (23% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 208 calories per 100 grams, Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, cooked, fried gets 55% of its calories from protein, 1% from carbohydrates, and 40% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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