Chicken Dark Meat (Fried)
Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, meat and skin, cooked, fried, flour
Per 100g, Chicken Dark Meat (Fried) has 285 calories, 27.2g protein, 4.1g carbs, and 16.9g fat.
Chicken Dark Meat (Fried) has 285 calories per 100g with 27.2g of protein, 4.08g of carbohydrates, 16.9g of fat. It's a solid protein source, making it a worthwhile addition to a balanced diet. It is also high in saturated fat with 4.58g per 100g, which is worth watching if you are managing heart health or cholesterol.
Source: FDA RACC - FDA RACC for meat, poultry, fish, and shellfish entrees without sauce is 85 g cooked or 110 g uncooked.
✨Nutritional Highlights
High-protein: 38% of calories come from protein (27.2g per 100g)
Excellent source of Protein (54% DV), Niacin (B3) (43% DV), Selenium (37% DV), Cholesterol (31% DV)
Contains 16.9g of fat with only 27% saturated — a good balance of healthy fats for nutrient absorption and satiety
⚠️Things to Watch
High in saturated fat with 4.58g per 100g, which is worth watching if you are managing heart health or cholesterol.
Relatively high in cholesterol at 92mg per 100g.
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📊Complete Nutrition Information
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Total Fat | 17g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.1g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0g | — |
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❓Frequently Asked Questions
- How many calories are in Chicken Dark Meat (Fried)?
- A 100g serving of Chicken Dark Meat (Fried) has 285 calories. You'll also get 27.2g of protein per serving.
- Is Chicken Dark Meat (Fried) high in protein?
- Chicken Dark Meat (Fried) has 27.2g of protein per 100g, which is considered high. That means about 38% of its calories come from protein.
- How much fat is in Chicken Dark Meat (Fried)?
- Chicken Dark Meat (Fried) has 16.9g of total fat per 100g, which is considered moderate. Of that, 4.58g is saturated fat.
- How many carbs are in Chicken Dark Meat (Fried)?
- Chicken Dark Meat (Fried) contains 4.08g of carbohydrates per 100g.
- What are the macros for Chicken Dark Meat (Fried)?
- Per 100g, Chicken Dark Meat (Fried) has 285 calories, 27.2g protein, 4.08g carbs, and 16.9g fat.
- How many calories in 3 oz cooked of Chicken Dark Meat (Fried)?
- A typical serving of Chicken Dark Meat (Fried) (3 oz cooked, 85g) has 242 calories and 23.1g of protein.
- Is Chicken Dark Meat (Fried) good for weight loss?
- Chicken Dark Meat (Fried) comes in at 285 calories per 100g. Portion control matters here — pair it with lower-calorie foods to balance things out.