Meat and fish
Chicken dark meat: calories and nutrition
Chicken dark meat: 237 calories per 100 g. A 266 g portion (1/2 bird) has 630 calories, 44 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 49 g of fat.
The numbers above are for: Raw, skin on.
At a glance
- Most of its calories (69%) come from fat.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Your portion |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 237 | |
| Protein | 17 g | g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | g |
| Fiber | 0 g | g |
| Sugars | 0 g | g |
| Fat | 18 g | g |
| Saturated fat | 5.3 g | g |
| Sodium | 73 mg | mg |
Every kind of chicken dark meat, per 100 g
How the numbers change with the cut, the variety and the cooking.
| Kind | kcal | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw, skin on | 237 | 17 | 0 | 18 |
| Raw, skinless | 125 | 20 | 0 | 4.3 |
| Roasted, skin on | 253 | 26 | 0 | 16 |
| Roasted, skinless | 205 | 27 | 0 | 9.7 |
| Stewed, skin on | 233 | 24 | 0 | 15 |
| Stewed, skinless | 192 | 26 | 0 | 9 |
| Pan-fried, skinless | 239 | 29 | 2.6 | 12 |
| Pan-fried, skin on, floured | 285 | 27 | 4.1 | 17 |
| Deep-fried, skin on, battered | 298 | 22 | 9.4 | 19 |
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 2015, Health Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence - Canada. Values are averages and vary by variety, brand and preparation.
Questions
How many calories are in a 266 g portion of chicken dark meat?
630 calories in 266 g. Per 100 g: 237 calories.
How much protein is in chicken dark meat?
17 g per 100 g, or 44 g in a 266 g portion.
How many carbs are in chicken dark meat?
0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
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