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Chicken leg, raw calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of chicken leg, raw contains 214 calories, with 16.4 g of protein, 0.2 g of carbohydrate and 16 g of fat. Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 31% Carbs 0% Fat 69%
How chicken leg, raw compares
Per 100 g, against the closest meat & poultry in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken leg, raw | 214 kcal | 16.4 g | 0.2 g | 16 g |
| Roasting chicken with giblets, raw | 213 kcal | 17.1 g | 0.1 g | 15.5 g |
| Reduced fat pork sausage | 217 kcal | 16.8 g | 0.2 g | 16.6 g |
| Chicken thigh with skin, raw | 221 kcal | 16.5 g | 0.3 g | 16.6 g |
| Chopped ham | 221 kcal | 16.5 g | 0 g | 16.7 g |
Nutrition facts for chicken leg, raw
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 214 kcal |
| Protein | 16.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.4 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in chicken leg, 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 | 18 µg | 33% |
| Niacin (B3) | 4.7 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.56 µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.32 mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 155 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Choline | 41.6 mg | 8% |
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Calories in common chicken leg, raw servings
How many calories in a portion of chicken leg, raw — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 back with skin (49 g) | 105 kcal | 8 g | 0 g | 8 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 214 kcal | 16 g | 0 g | 16 g |
| 1 drumstick with skin (111 g) | 238 kcal | 18 g | 0 g | 18 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 242 kcal | 19 g | 0 g | 18 g |
| 1 thigh with skin (185 g) | 396 kcal | 30 g | 0 g | 30 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chicken leg, raw?
Chicken leg, raw has 214 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in chicken leg, raw?
Chicken leg, raw contains 16.4 g of protein per 100 g.
Is chicken leg, raw low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Chicken leg, raw has 0.2 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, raw a good source of protein?
Chicken leg, raw provides 16.4 g of protein per 100 g — about 31% of its calories come from protein.
Are these chicken leg, 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 #172378 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
