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Nutritional Profile of Chicken Legs (Drumstick & Thigh, Skin Eaten, Unspecified Cooking Method)
We got 41 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Chicken Legs (Drumstick & Thigh, Skin Eaten, Unspecified Cooking Method).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks well (Top 250) for two nutrients.
These are
- Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks decently (Top 500) for 12 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Protein (Protein)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Poultry Products) shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for one nutrient:
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks high (Top 50) for five additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Calcium, Ca (Minerals)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) (Carbohydrates)
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Chicken Legs (Drumstick & Thigh, Skin Eaten, Unspecified Cooking Method)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Chicken Legs (Drumstick & Thigh, Skin Eaten, Unspecified Cooking Method)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Chicken Legs (Drumstick & Thigh, Skin Eaten, Unspecified Cooking Method)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Chicken Legs (Drumstick & Thigh, Skin Eaten, Unspecified Cooking Method)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Chicken Legs (Drumstick & Thigh, Skin Eaten, Unspecified Cooking Method)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Chicken Legs (Drumstick & Thigh, Skin Eaten, Unspecified Cooking Method)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Chicken Legs (Drumstick & Thigh, Skin Eaten, Unspecified Cooking Method)
In food category: Poultry Products
| Carbohydrates (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 120 mg | 34 mg | 145 | 2498 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 120 mg | 34 mg | 39 | 1664 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 5.8 g | 1.6 g | 153 | 830 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.8 g | 518.8 mg | 287 | 1161 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 3.5 g | 992.2 mg | 156 | 1117 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 13.6 g | 3.9 g | 123 | 622 |
| Saturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 66 | 709 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 71 mg | 20.1 mg | 98 | 1079 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 2.8 g | 796.6 mg | 123 | 803 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 615 mg | 174.3 mg | 213 | 1077 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 4.8 g | 1.4 g | 147 | 941 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 950 mg | 269.3 mg | 58 | 163 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 35 mg | 9.9 mg | 109 | 439 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 34 mg | 9.6 mg | 147 | 260 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 1.7 g | 479.1 mg | 258 | 1099 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 94 mg | 26.6 mg | 178 | 862 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 23.8 g | 6.7 g | 147 | 271 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 8 µg | 2.3 µg | 55 | 447 |
| Folate, food | 8 µg | 2.3 µg | 39 | 281 |
| Folate, total | 8 µg | 2.3 µg | 48 | 386 |
| Niacin | 5.8 mg | 1.7 mg | 257 | 604 |
| Riboflavin | 226 µg | 64.1 µg | 130 | 585 |
| Thiamin | 58 µg | 16.4 µg | 143 | 826 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 µg | 0.1 µg | 141 | 680 |
| Vitamin B6 | 193 µg | 54.7 µg | 303 | 788 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 480 µg | 136.1 µg | 77 | 595 |
| Retinol | 19 µg | 5.4 µg | 85 | 462 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 19 µg | 5.4 µg | 87 | 694 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 18 mg | 5.1 mg | 39 | 531 |
| Copper, Cu | 79 µg | 22.4 µg | 122 | 770 |
| Iron, Fe | 980 µg | 277.8 µg | 168 | 824 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22 mg | 6.2 mg | 19 | 328 |
| Phosphorus, P | 229 mg | 64.9 mg | 57 | 435 |
| Potassium, K | 265 mg | 75.1 mg | 85 | 633 |
| Selenium, Se | 23.5 µg | 6.7 µg | 150 | 456 |
| Sodium, Na | 358 mg | 101.5 mg | 164 | 791 |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.1 mg | 589.7 µg | 152 | 705 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 136 mg | 38.6 mg | 44 | 245 |
| Choline | 67.1 mg | 19 mg | 145 | 490 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 61.4 g | 17.4 g | 166 | 1307 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 218 kcal | 61.8 kcal | 116 | 470 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Chicken Legs (Drumstick & Thigh, Skin Eaten, Unspecified Cooking Method)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Oz, Cooked | 28.4 g | 1.0 oz |
| 1 Cup, Cooked, Diced | 135.0 g | 4.8 oz |
| 1 Leg | 140.0 g | 4.9 oz |
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| Chicken Legs | No of Nutrients |
(Coated, Drumstick & Thigh, Skin / Coating Eaten) | 55 |
(Coated, Drumstick & Thigh, Skin / Coating Not Eaten) | 50 |
(Skin Eaten, Drumstick & Thigh) | 51 |
(Skin Not Eaten, Drumstick & Thigh) | 50 |
(Coated, Drumstick & Thigh, Made With Fat, Coating Eaten, Prepared Skinless) | 54 |
(Coated, Drumstick & Thigh, Made With Fat, Coating Not Eaten, Prepared Skinless) | 48 |
(Coated, Drumstick & Thigh, Made With Fat, Skin/Coating Eaten, Prepared With Skin) | 56 |
(Coated, Drumstick & Thigh, Made With Fat, Skin/Coating Not Eaten, Prepared With Skin) | 48 |
(Coated, Drumstick & Thigh, Made With Fat, Unspecified If Coating Eaten, Prepared Skinless) | 54 |
(Coated, Drumstick & Thigh, Made With Fat, Unspecified If Skin/Coating Eaten, Prepared With Skin) | 56 |
(Coated, Drumstick & Thigh, Made Without Fat, Coating Eaten, Prepared Skinless) | 54 |
(Coated, Drumstick & Thigh, Made Without Fat, Coating Not Eaten, Prepared Skinless) | 48 |
(Coated, Drumstick & Thigh, Made Without Fat, Skin/Coating Eaten, Prepared With Skin) | 56 |
(Coated, Drumstick & Thigh, Made Without Fat, Skin/Coating Not Eaten, Prepared With Skin) | 48 |
(Coated, Drumstick & Thigh, Made Without Fat, Unspecified If Coating Eaten, Prepared Skinless) | 54 |
(Coated, Drumstick & Thigh, Made Without Fat, Unspecified If Skin/Coating Eaten, Prepared With Skin) | 56 |
(Drumstick & Thigh, Skin Not Eaten, Unspecified Cooking Method) | 39 |
(Drumstick & Thigh, Unspecified If Skin Eaten, Unspecified Cooking Method) | 51 |
(Skin Eaten, Drumstick & Thigh, Grilled With Sauce) | 57 |
(Skin Eaten, Drumstick & Thigh, Grilled Without Sauce) | 51 |
(Skin Not Eaten, Drumstick & Thigh, Grilled With Sauce) | 56 |
(Skin Not Eaten, Drumstick & Thigh, Grilled Without Sauce) | 50 |
(Coated, Drumstick & Thigh, Skin / Coating Eaten) | 54 |
(Coated, Drumstick & Thigh, Skin / Coating Not Eaten) | 50 |
(Drumstick & Thigh, Made With Fat, No Coating, Skin Eaten) | 50 |
(Drumstick & Thigh, Made With Fat, No Coating, Skin Not Eaten) | 48 |
(Drumstick & Thigh, Made Without Fat, No Coating, Skin Eaten) | 50 |
(Drumstick & Thigh, Made Without Fat, No Coating, Skin Not Eaten) | 48 |
(Drumstick & Thigh, Made Without Fat, No Coating, Unspecified If Skin Eaten) | 51 |
(Made With Fat, No Coating, Unspecified If Skin Eaten, Drumstick & Thigh) | 48 |
(Drumstick & Thigh, Skin Eaten) | 51 |
(Drumstick & Thigh, Skin Not Eaten) | 51 |
(Drumstick & Thigh, Unspecified If Skin Eaten) | 51 |
(Skin Eaten, Drumstick & Thigh) | 41 |
(Skin Not Eaten, Drumstick & Thigh) | 39 |
(Skin Eaten, Drumstick & Thigh) | 51 |
(Skin Not Eaten, Drumstick & Thigh) | 50 |
(Drumstick & Thigh, Skin Eaten) | 51 |
(Drumstick & Thigh, Skin Not Eaten) | 49 |
(Drumstick & Thigh, Unspecified If Skin Eaten) | 45 |
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