Meat and fish
Chicken leg: calories and nutrition
Chicken leg: 214 calories per 100 g. A 167 g portion (1 leg) has 357 calories, 27 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 27 g of fat.
The numbers above are for: Raw, skin on.
At a glance
- Protein makes up 31% of its calories (16 g per 100 g), which makes it a strong protein source.
- Most of its calories (67%) come from fat.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Your portion |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 214 | |
| Protein | 16 g | g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | g |
| Fiber | 0 g | g |
| Sugars | 0 g | g |
| Fat | 16 g | g |
| Saturated fat | 4.4 g | g |
| Sodium | 84 mg | mg |
Every kind of chicken leg, 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 | 214 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Raw, skinless | 120 | 19 | 0 | 4.2 |
| Roasted, skin on | 184 | 24 | 0 | 9 |
| Roasted, skinless | 174 | 24 | 0 | 7.8 |
| Stewed, skin on | 220 | 24 | 0 | 13 |
| Stewed, skinless | 185 | 26 | 0 | 8.1 |
| Pan-fried, skinless | 208 | 28 | 0.7 | 9.3 |
| Pan-fried, skin on, floured | 254 | 27 | 2.5 | 14 |
| Pan-fried, floured, with skin | 254 | 27 | 2.5 | 14 |
| Pan-fried, battered, with skin | 273 | 22 | 8.7 | 16 |
| Deep-fried, skin on, battered | 273 | 22 | 8.7 | 16 |
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 167 g portion of chicken leg?
357 calories in 167 g. Per 100 g: 214 calories.
How much protein is in chicken leg?
16 g per 100 g, or 27 g in a 167 g portion.
How many carbs are in chicken leg?
0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
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