Roasted Cooked Meat Only Leg Broilers or Fryers Chicken

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Leg, 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 27.03 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.

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 average MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is average.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. 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, Leg, Meat Only, Cooked, Roasted has been given a composite ranking of 54, and in moderation.