
Chicken leg (cooked, roasted) nutrition facts
Per 1 oz · 28 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein6.8g55% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat2.5g45% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Chicken leg (cooked, roasted) (1 oz, 28 g) has 52 calories, with 6.8 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 2.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (55% of calories).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Niacin11%
- Selenium13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 oz (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 6 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) | 1 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 μg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 mg | 7% |
| Choline | 20 mg | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 75 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 7 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 57 mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 7 μg | 13% |
Full breakdown · 33 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.5 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.3 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.3 g | — |
| Retinol | 6 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.3 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | — |
| Valine | 0.3 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 52 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 10minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 6minCycling (moderate)
- 4minRunning (6 mph)
- 7minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chicken leg (cooked, roasted)?
One serving of Chicken leg (cooked, roasted) (1 oz) has 52 calories, which works out to 184 calories per 100 g. That is about 2.6% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Chicken leg (cooked, roasted) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 6.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 55% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Chicken leg (cooked, roasted) 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 leg (cooked, roasted)?
28 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Chicken leg (cooked, roasted)?
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.
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