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Chicken dark meat, roasted calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of chicken dark meat, roasted contains 253 calories, with 26 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrate and 15.8 g of fat. Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 42% Carbs 0% Fat 58%
How chicken dark meat, roasted compares
Per 100 g, against the closest meat & poultry in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken dark meat, roasted | 253 kcal | 26 g | 0 g | 15.8 g |
| Corned beef, canned | 250 kcal | 27.1 g | 0 g | 14.9 g |
| Chicken wing with skin, roasted | 254 kcal | 23.8 g | 0 g | 16.9 g |
| Stewing chicken dark meat, cooked | 258 kcal | 28.1 g | 0 g | 15.3 g |
| Turkey back, cooked | 244 kcal | 26.6 g | 0.2 g | 14.4 g |
Nutrition facts for chicken dark meat, roasted
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 253 kcal |
| Protein | 26 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Fat | 15.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.4 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in chicken dark meat, roasted
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Niacin (B3) | 6.4 mg | 40% |
| Selenium | 20.2 µg | 37% |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.31 mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.21 mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 168 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 µg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 9% |
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Calories in common chicken dark meat, roasted servings
How many calories in a portion of chicken dark meat, roasted — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 253 kcal | 26 g | 0 g | 16 g |
| ½ chicken, bone removed (167 g) | 423 kcal | 43 g | 0 g | 26 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chicken dark meat, roasted?
Chicken dark meat, roasted has 253 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in chicken dark meat, roasted?
Chicken dark meat, roasted contains 26 g of protein per 100 g.
Is chicken dark meat, roasted low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Chicken dark meat, roasted has 0 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is chicken dark meat, roasted a good source of protein?
Chicken dark meat, roasted provides 26 g of protein per 100 g — about 42% of its calories come from protein.
Are these chicken dark meat, roasted calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #171065 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
