Roasted Cooked Meat Only Dark Meat Broilers or Fryers Chicken

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Dark Meat, Meat Only, Cooked, Roasted has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and very 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. With 27.37 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is average.

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Dark Meat, Meat Only, Cooked, Roasted has been given a composite ranking of 54, and in moderation.