Chicken Leg (Raw)
Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, raw
Per 100g, Chicken Leg (Raw) has 120 calories, 19.2g protein, 0g carbs, and 4.2g fat.
Chicken Leg (Raw) has 120 calories per 100g with 19.2g of protein, 0g of carbohydrates, 4.22g of fat. It's packed with protein, making it a worthwhile addition to a balanced diet. It is also relatively high in cholesterol at 91mg per 100g.
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: 64% of calories come from protein (19.2g per 100g)
Low calorie: only 120 kcal per 100g
Excellent source of Protein (38% DV), Selenium (38% DV), Niacin (B3) (35% DV), Cholesterol (30% DV)
⚠️Things to Watch
Relatively high in cholesterol at 91mg per 100g.
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📊Complete Nutrition Information
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120kcal | 6% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Total Fat | 4.2g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | <0.1g | — |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0g | — |
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❓Frequently Asked Questions
- How many calories are in Chicken Leg (Raw)?
- A 100g serving of Chicken Leg (Raw) has 120 calories. You'll also get 19.2g of protein per serving.
- Is Chicken Leg (Raw) high in protein?
- Chicken Leg (Raw) has 19.2g of protein per 100g, which is considered moderate. That means about 64% of its calories come from protein.
- How much fat is in Chicken Leg (Raw)?
- Chicken Leg (Raw) has 4.22g of total fat per 100g, which is considered low. Of that, 1.05g is saturated fat.
- How many carbs are in Chicken Leg (Raw)?
- Chicken Leg (Raw) contains 0g of carbohydrates per 100g.
- What are the macros for Chicken Leg (Raw)?
- Per 100g, Chicken Leg (Raw) has 120 calories, 19.2g protein, 0g carbs, and 4.22g fat.
- How many calories in 4 oz raw of Chicken Leg (Raw)?
- A typical serving of Chicken Leg (Raw) (4 oz raw, 110g) has 132 calories and 21.1g of protein.
- Is Chicken Leg (Raw) good for weight loss?
- Chicken Leg (Raw) is a solid option if you're trying to lose weight. At just 120 calories with 19.2g of protein per 100g, it keeps you full without packing on the calories.