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Nutritional Profile of Chicken Legs (Drumstick & Thigh, Unspecified If Skin Eaten, Unspecified Cooking Method)
We got 51 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Chicken Legs (Drumstick & Thigh, Unspecified If 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 high (Top 250) for five nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for 16 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
- 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 notably well (Top 25) for eight nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks high (Top 50) for six additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Capric Acid (10:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Chicken Legs (Drumstick & Thigh, Unspecified If 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, Unspecified If 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, Unspecified If 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, Unspecified If 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, Unspecified If 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, Unspecified If 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, Unspecified If Skin Eaten, Unspecified Cooking Method)
In food category: Poultry Products
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 2.7 g | 777.1 mg | 349 | 1399 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.5 g | 414.5 mg | 327 | 1281 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 1.9 g | 537.5 mg | 297 | 1475 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 6.7 g | 1.9 g | 286 | 1079 |
| Saturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 18 | 457 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 39 | 530 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 11 | 357 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 20 | 403 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 63 | 706 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 36 mg | 10.2 mg | 132 | 1114 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 1.4 g | 402.6 mg | 285 | 1155 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 404 mg | 114.5 mg | 325 | 1288 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 17 | 210 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 2.3 g | 648.1 mg | 325 | 1453 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 401 mg | 113.7 mg | 219 | 582 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 31 mg | 8.8 mg | 113 | 443 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 38 | 416 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 27 | 188 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 16 | 333 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 95 mg | 26.9 mg | 89 | 199 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 1.2 g | 348.1 mg | 314 | 1282 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 60 mg | 17 mg | 209 | 896 |
| Parinaric Acid (18:4) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 13 | 164 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 24.4 g | 6.9 g | 137 | 260 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 4 µg | 1.1 µg | 59 | 451 |
| Folate, food | 4 µg | 1.1 µg | 43 | 285 |
| Folate, total | 4 µg | 1.1 µg | 52 | 390 |
| Niacin | 5.9 mg | 1.7 mg | 247 | 591 |
| Riboflavin | 237 µg | 67.2 µg | 119 | 574 |
| Thiamin | 96 µg | 27.2 µg | 105 | 788 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 µg | 0.1 µg | 150 | 690 |
| Vitamin B6 | 429 µg | 121.6 µg | 178 | 552 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 210 µg | 59.5 µg | 104 | 622 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 29 µg | 8.2 µg | 46 | 1005 |
| Phylloquinone | 2.6 µg | 0.7 µg | 64 | 899 |
| Retinol | 7 µg | 2 µg | 97 | 474 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 7 µg | 2 µg | 99 | 706 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.1 µg | 0.03 µg | 12 | 162 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 47 | 541 |
| Copper, Cu | 72 µg | 20.4 µg | 129 | 777 |
| Iron, Fe | 1.1 mg | 311.8 µg | 156 | 811 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 23 mg | 6.5 mg | 17 | 324 |
| Phosphorus, P | 209 mg | 59.3 mg | 77 | 455 |
| Potassium, K | 259 mg | 73.4 mg | 91 | 639 |
| Selenium, Se | 28.8 µg | 8.2 µg | 99 | 403 |
| Sodium, Na | 459 mg | 130.1 mg | 102 | 690 |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.2 mg | 632.2 µg | 139 | 690 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 128 mg | 36.3 mg | 52 | 253 |
| Choline | 81.2 mg | 23 mg | 62 | 350 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 68 g | 19.3 g | 75 | 1099 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 162 kcal | 45.9 kcal | 171 | 526 |
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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 Eaten, Unspecified Cooking Method) | 41 |
(Drumstick & Thigh, Skin Not Eaten, Unspecified Cooking Method) | 39 |
(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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