Chicken leg (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 leg, bone removed · 167 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein27g31% of calories
- Carbs0.3g0% of calories
- Fat27g68% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Chicken leg (raw) (1 leg, bone removed, 167 g) has 357 calories, with 27 g of protein, 0.3 g of carbohydrates and 27 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (68% of calories). It is high in protein (55% DV), niacin (49% DV) and Vitamin B6 (41% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 36% and 52% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein55%
- Niacin49%
- Vitamin B641%
- Vitamin B1239%
- Pantothenic acid33%
- Phosphorus37%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Thiamine10%
- Riboflavin (B2)18%
- Choline13%
- Iron14%
- Copper10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat36%
- Cholesterol52%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 leg, bone removed (167 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 47 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4 μg | 3% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Niacin | 8 mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 41% |
| Folate (B9) | 7 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 39% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 33% |
| Choline | 69 mg | 13% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 15 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 339 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 32 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 259 mg | 37% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 30 μg | 55% |
Full breakdown · 32 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 11 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 47 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 357 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 68minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 43minCycling (moderate)
- 30minRunning (6 mph)
- 50minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chicken leg (raw)?
One serving of Chicken leg (raw) (1 leg, bone removed) has 357 calories, which works out to 214 calories per 100 g. That is about 18% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Chicken leg (raw) high in protein?
Yes. It has 27 g of protein per serving, and 31% of its calories come from protein (7.6 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Chicken leg (raw) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0.3 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 0% of calories.
How much sodium is in Chicken leg (raw)?
140 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Chicken leg (raw)?
0 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
