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Chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), cooked, roasted
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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 | 4% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 5% | |
| Niacin | 3.9 MG | 24% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.9 MG | 18% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.2 MG | 12% | |
| Folate, total | 3 UG | 1% | |
| Choline, total | 48.9 MG | 9% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.5 UG | 21% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 54 UG | 6% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.2 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.2 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.5 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 10 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.9 MG | 5% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 16 MG | 4% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 151 MG | 12% | |
| Potassium, K | 181 MG | 4% | |
| Sodium, Na | 85 MG | 4% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.9 MG | 8% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 5% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Selenium, Se | 17.4 UG | 32% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 16.6g per 100g.
- Good source of Selenium, Se (32% DV).
- Good source of Niacin (24% DV).
- Good source of Vitamin B-12 (21% DV).
About Chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), cooked, roasted
Roasted chicken skin from drumsticks and thighs is essentially pure rendered fat with some protein. This entry reflects what happens when skin is eaten on its own rather than as part of a piece: the fat content is enormous and protein is relatively low. No carbohydrate. It's not a food most people eat in isolation, but it shows up in this form in calorie databases to allow accurate tracking. Crispy roasted chicken skin has a devoted following and its caloric density is no surprise given the composition.
Dietary Information
Chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), cooked, roasted is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), cooked, roasted include Selenium, Se (32% DV) , Niacin (24% DV) , and Vitamin B-12 (21% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 462 calories per 100 grams, Chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), cooked, roasted gets 14% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 86% from fat. This is energy-dense, similar to nuts, oils, and concentrated foods.
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