Chicken dark meat (cooked, roasted, meat and skin) nutrition facts
Per 1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken) ยท 101 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein26g42% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat16g58% of calories
- โ Protein-dense
- โ Keto-friendly
- โ Low sodium
At a glance
One serving of Chicken dark meat (cooked, roasted, meat and skin) (1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken), 101 g) has 256 calories, with 26 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 16 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (58% of calories). It is high in protein (52% DV), niacin (40% DV) and Vitamin B6 (24% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 22% and 31% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein52%
- Niacin40%
- Vitamin B624%
- Pantothenic acid22%
- Phosphorus24%
- Zinc23%
Good source of
10โ19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)16%
- Vitamin B1212%
- Iron17%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat22%
- Cholesterol31%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken) (101 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 61 ฮผg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Niacin | 6 mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 24% |
| Folate (B9) | 7 ฮผg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 ฮผg | 12% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 22% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 15 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 222 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 170 mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 20 ฮผg | 37% |
Full breakdown ยท 26 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | โ |
| Arginine | 2 g | โ |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | โ |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | โ |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1 g | โ |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | โ |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | โ |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | โ |
| Glycine | 2 g | โ |
| Histidine | 1 g | โ |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | โ |
| Leucine | 2 g | โ |
| Lysine | 2 g | โ |
| Methionine | 1 g | โ |
| Monounsaturated fats | 6 g | โ |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | โ |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4 g | โ |
| Proline | 1 g | โ |
| Retinol | 61 ฮผg | โ |
| Serine | 1 g | โ |
| Threonine | 1 g | โ |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | โ |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | โ |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | โ |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | โ |
| Valine | 1 g | โ |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Signature Cafe Country Fried Chicken Dark Meat388
- Chicken dark meat (cooked, fried, batter, meat and skin)298
- Chicken dark meat (cooked, fried, flour, meat and skin)285
- Chicken dark meat (cooked, roasted, meat and skin)253
- Chicken dark meat (raw, meat and skin)237
- Calle Sabor Boneless Skinless Chicken Dark Meat Fillet161
Similar foods
- 67 calChicken dark meat (raw, meat and skin)1 ozโ188 cal
- 498 calChicken dark meat (cooked, fried, batter, meat and skin)1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken)+243 cal
- 314 calChicken dark meat (cooked, fried, flour, meat and skin)1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken)+59 cal
- 310 calShop Rite Dark Fried Chicken3 ounces+55 cal
- 330 calSignature Cafe Country Fried Chicken Dark Meat3 oz+75 cal
- ๐180 calCalle Sabor Boneless Skinless Chicken Dark Meat Fillet4 oz rawโ75 cal
Burning 256 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 49minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 31minCycling (moderate)
- 21minRunning (6 mph)
- 36minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chicken dark meat (cooked, roasted, meat and skin)?
One serving of Chicken dark meat (cooked, roasted, meat and skin) (1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken)) has 256 calories, which works out to 253 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Chicken dark meat (cooked, roasted, meat and skin) high in protein?
Yes. It has 26 g of protein per serving, and 42% of its calories come from protein (10 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Chicken dark meat (cooked, roasted, meat and skin) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 0% of calories.
How much sodium is in Chicken dark meat (cooked, roasted, meat and skin)?
88 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
