Chicken leg (raw, skinless) nutrition facts
Per 1 leg, bone and skin removed · 130 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein25g67% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat5.5g33% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Chicken leg (raw, skinless) (1 leg, bone and skin removed, 130 g) has 156 calories, with 25 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 5.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (67% of calories). It is high in protein (50% DV), niacin (45% DV) and Vitamin B6 (41% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 39% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein50%
- Niacin45%
- Vitamin B641%
- Vitamin B1231%
- Pantothenic acid30%
- Phosphorus33%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)18%
- Choline11%
- Iron13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Cholesterol39%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 leg, bone and skin removed (130 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 13 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4 μg | 3% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Niacin | 7 mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 41% |
| Folate (B9) | 5 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 31% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 30% |
| Choline | 63 mg | 11% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 309 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 30 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 234 mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 27 μg | 50% |
Full breakdown · 33 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 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 | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 13 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Open Nature Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters262
- Ingles Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters Mesquite Barbeque226
- Perdue Roasted Leg Quarters Oven Roasted Chicken224
- Chicken leg (cooked, fried, skinless)208
- Chicken leg (cooked, roasted, skinless)174
- Del Real Foods Pollo Asado, Grilled Chicken Leg Meat129
- Chicken leg (raw, skinless)120
Similar foods
196 calChicken leg (cooked, fried, skinless)1 leg, bone and skin removed+40 cal
220 calOpen Nature Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters3 oz+64 cal- 165 cal
Chicken leg (cooked, roasted, skinless)1 leg, bone and skin removed+9 cal 
190 calPerdue Roasted Leg Quarters Oven Roasted Chicken3 oz+34 cal- 110 calDel Real Foods Pollo Asado, Grilled Chicken Leg Meat3 oz−46 cal
- 190 calIngles Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters Mesquite Barbeque3 oz serving+34 cal
Burning 156 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 30minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 19minCycling (moderate)
- 13minRunning (6 mph)
- 22minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chicken leg (raw, skinless)?
One serving of Chicken leg (raw, skinless) (1 leg, bone and skin removed) has 156 calories, which works out to 120 calories per 100 g. That is about 7.8% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Chicken leg (raw, skinless) high in protein?
Yes. It has 25 g of protein per serving, and 67% of its calories come from protein (16 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Chicken leg (raw, skinless) 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 (raw, skinless)?
125 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Chicken leg (raw, skinless)?
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.
