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Chicken leg meat, raw calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of chicken leg meat, raw contains 120 calories, with 19.2 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrate and 4.2 g of fat. Most of its calories come from protein.
Where the calories come from
Protein 67% Carbs 0% Fat 33%
How chicken leg meat, raw compares
Per 100 g, against the closest meat & poultry in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken leg meat, raw | 120 kcal | 19.2 g | 0 g | 4.2 g |
| Chicken thigh meat, raw | 121 kcal | 19.7 g | 0 g | 4.1 g |
| Boneless ham steak | 122 kcal | 19.6 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
| Wild duck breast, raw | 123 kcal | 19.9 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
| Chicken drumstick meat, raw | 116 kcal | 19.4 g | 0 g | 3.7 g |
Nutrition facts for chicken leg meat, raw
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 19.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Fat | 4.2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in chicken leg meat, raw
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Selenium | 21 µg | 38% |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.6 mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.41 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.57 µg | 24% |
| Zinc | 1.8 mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Choline | 48.6 mg | 9% |
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Calories in common chicken leg meat, raw servings
How many calories in a portion of chicken leg meat, raw — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 back bone and skin removed (30 g) | 36 kcal | 5.8 g | 0 g | 1.3 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 120 kcal | 19 g | 0 g | 4 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 136 kcal | 22 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| 1 leg, bone and skin removed (265 g) | 318 kcal | 51 g | 0 g | 11 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chicken leg meat, raw?
Chicken leg meat, raw has 120 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in chicken leg meat, raw?
Chicken leg meat, raw contains 19.2 g of protein per 100 g.
Is chicken leg meat, raw low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Chicken leg meat, raw 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 leg meat, raw a good source of protein?
Chicken leg meat, raw provides 19.2 g of protein per 100 g — about 67% of its calories come from protein.
Are these chicken leg meat, raw 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 #173619 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
