Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, raw
Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, raw has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Niacin.
It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 20.15 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is low.
It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 52, for Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, raw, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 70% | |
| Calories from Fat | 30% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 0% |
Why this is good for you
- Low in Saturated Fat
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Niacin
- Low in Sodium
Why this is bad for you
- High in Cholesterol
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 61 IU | 1.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Retinol | 18 mcg | |||
| Alpha Carotene | 0 mcg | |||
| Beta Carotene | 0 mcg | |||
| Beta Cryptoxanthin | 0 mcg | |||
| Lycopene | 0 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
| Vitamin K | 2.9 mcg | 3.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Thiamin | 0.08 mg | 5.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Riboflavin | 0.23 mg | 13.6% | Top 30% | High |
| Niacin | 6.1 mg | 30.4% | Top 30% | High |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.31 mg | 15.4% | Top 30% | High |
| Folate | 10 mcg | 2.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Pantothenic Acid | 1.2 mg | 11.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Iron | 1 mg | 5.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Magnesium | 0 mg | |||
| Phosphorus | 167 mg | 16.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Potassium | 229 mg | 6.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sodium | 86 mg | 3.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Zinc | 2.1 mg | 13.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 3.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Manganese | 0 mg | |||
| Selenium | 13.5 mcg | 19.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0 g | |||
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
| Sugars | 0 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20.2 g | 40.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.8 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 1.1 mg | |||
| Leucine | 1.5 mg | |||
| Lysine | 1.7 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.8 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Valine | 1 mg | |||
| Arginine | 1.2 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0.6 mg | |||
| Alanine | 1.1 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 1.8 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 3 mg | |||
| Glycine | 1 mg | |||
| Proline | 0.8 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.7 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 3.8 g | 5.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g | 5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | |||
| Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0.1 g | |||
| Total Omega 3 Fatty Acids | 0.1 mg |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0 g | |||
| Water | 76.2 g | |||
| Ash | 0.9 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5 g 7.7%
Saturated Fat 1.3 g 6.5%
Trans Fat 0.1 g
Cholesterol 104 mg 34.7%
Sodium 111.8 mg 4.7%
Total Carbohydrates 0 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 26.2 g 52.4%
Vitamin A 1.6% Vitamin C
Calcium 1.4% Iron 7.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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