Chicken leg (cooked, stewed, meat and skin) nutrition facts
Per 1 leg, bone removed · 125 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein30g45% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat16g55% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Chicken leg (cooked, stewed, meat and skin) (1 leg, bone removed, 125 g) has 275 calories, with 30 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 16 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (55% of calories). It is high in protein (60% DV), niacin (36% DV) and pantothenic acid (20% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 22% and 35% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein60%
- Niacin36%
- Pantothenic acid20%
- Iron21%
- Phosphorus25%
- Zinc28%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)18%
- Vitamin B617%
- Vitamin B1210%
- Choline13%
- Copper10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat22%
- Cholesterol35%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 leg, bone removed (125 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 46 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4 μg | 4% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Niacin | 6 mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Folate (B9) | 8 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 μg | 10% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 20% |
| Choline | 71 mg | 13% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 220 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 174 mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 24 μg | 43% |
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 | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 46 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Stewing chicken (raw)258
- Stewing chicken (dark meat, cooked, stewed, skinless)258
- Chicken leg (cooked, stewed, meat and skin)220
- Chicken (cooked, stewed, meat and skin)219
- Chicken thigh (cooked, stewed, skinless)195
- Chicken breast (cooked, stewed, meat and skin)184
- Chicken breast (cooked, stewed, skinless)151
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Burning 275 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 52minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 33minCycling (moderate)
- 23minRunning (6 mph)
- 39minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chicken leg (cooked, stewed, meat and skin)?
One serving of Chicken leg (cooked, stewed, meat and skin) (1 leg, bone removed) has 275 calories, which works out to 220 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Chicken leg (cooked, stewed, meat and skin) high in protein?
Yes. It has 30 g of protein per serving, and 45% of its calories come from protein (11 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Chicken leg (cooked, stewed, 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 leg (cooked, stewed, meat and skin)?
91 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Chicken leg (cooked, stewed, meat and skin)?
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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