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Nutritional Profile of Raw Roasting Chicken (Dark Meat, Meat Only)
We got 65 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Roasting Chicken (Dark Meat, Meat Only).
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 12 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Isoleucine (Amino Acids)
- Alanine (Amino Acids)
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Lysine (Amino Acids)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for 20 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Cystine (Amino Acids)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Threonine (Amino Acids)
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
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 first-class (Top 10) for one nutrient:
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for four additional nutrients:
- Water (Water)
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw Roasting Chicken (Dark Meat, Meat Only)
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 Raw Roasting Chicken (Dark Meat, Meat Only)
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 Raw Roasting Chicken (Dark Meat, Meat Only)
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 Raw Roasting Chicken (Dark Meat, Meat Only)
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 Raw Roasting Chicken (Dark Meat, Meat Only)
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 Raw Roasting Chicken (Dark Meat, Meat Only)
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: Raw Roasting Chicken (Dark Meat, Meat Only)
In food category: Poultry Products
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 1.1 g | 317.5 mg | 465 | 1872 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 900 mg | 255.1 mg | 390 | 1621 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 930 mg | 263.7 mg | 398 | 1935 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 3.6 g | 1 g | 381 | 1387 |
| Saturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 48 | 690 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 148 | 1130 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 620 mg | 175.8 mg | 403 | 1663 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 240 mg | 68 mg | 387 | 1451 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 930 mg | 263.7 mg | 429 | 1936 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 160 mg | 45.4 mg | 328 | 823 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 134 | 464 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 30 mg | 8.5 mg | 19 | 392 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 17 | 177 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 10 | 327 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 90 mg | 25.5 mg | 94 | 204 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 690 mg | 195.6 mg | 384 | 1709 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 30 mg | 8.5 mg | 232 | 926 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 1 g | 289.2 mg | 86 | 149 |
| Arginine | 1.1 g | 320.3 mg | 91 | 198 |
| Aspartic Acid | 1.7 g | 473.4 mg | 112 | 222 |
| Cystine | 240 mg | 68 mg | 122 | 256 |
| Glutamic Acid | 2.8 g | 796.6 mg | 144 | 361 |
| Glycine | 920 mg | 260.8 mg | 123 | 237 |
| Histidine | 582 mg | 165 mg | 177 | 459 |
| Isoleucine | 989 mg | 280.4 mg | 64 | 123 |
| Leucine | 1.4 g | 399.7 mg | 104 | 204 |
| Lysine | 1.6 g | 450.8 mg | 112 | 196 |
| Methionine | 519 mg | 147.1 mg | 182 | 451 |
| Phenylalanine | 744 mg | 210.9 mg | 153 | 352 |
| Proline | 770 mg | 218.3 mg | 139 | 388 |
| Serine | 645 mg | 182.9 mg | 186 | 463 |
| Threonine | 791 mg | 224.2 mg | 125 | 305 |
| Tryptophan | 219 mg | 62.1 mg | 123 | 246 |
| Tyrosine | 633 mg | 179.5 mg | 180 | 438 |
| Valine | 929 mg | 263.4 mg | 84 | 206 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 18.7 g | 5.3 g | 223 | 376 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 54 | 446 |
| Folate, food | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 38 | 280 |
| Folate, total | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 47 | 384 |
| Niacin | 5.9 mg | 1.7 mg | 253 | 598 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 1.2 mg | 334.5 µg | 59 | 217 |
| Riboflavin | 173 µg | 49 µg | 183 | 638 |
| Thiamin | 72 µg | 20.4 µg | 129 | 812 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 µg | 0.1 µg | 155 | 695 |
| Vitamin B6 | 320 µg | 90.7 µg | 255 | 661 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 210 µg | 59.5 µg | 104 | 622 |
| Phylloquinone | 2.4 µg | 0.7 µg | 66 | 901 |
| Retinol | 18 µg | 5.1 µg | 86 | 463 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 60 IU | 17 IU | 125 | 978 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 18 µg | 5.1 µg | 88 | 695 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 48 | 545 |
| Copper, Cu | 59 µg | 16.7 µg | 142 | 790 |
| Iron, Fe | 1.2 mg | 326 µg | 151 | 806 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 21 mg | 6 mg | 20 | 332 |
| Manganese, Mn | 20 µg | 5.7 µg | 64 | 1010 |
| Phosphorus, P | 178 mg | 50.5 mg | 108 | 486 |
| Potassium, K | 227 mg | 64.4 mg | 123 | 671 |
| Selenium, Se | 13.5 µg | 3.8 µg | 231 | 556 |
| Sodium, Na | 95 mg | 26.9 mg | 275 | 1054 |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.7 mg | 467.8 µg | 191 | 748 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 72 mg | 20.4 mg | 107 | 309 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 75.5 g | 21.4 g | 16 | 852 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 1 g | 294.8 mg | 68 | 556 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 113 kcal | 32 kcal | 216 | 575 |
| KJ (Energy) | 473 kj | 134.1 kj | 239 | 716 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Roasting Chicken (Dark Meat, Meat Only)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Unit (yield From 1 Lb Ready-to-cook Chicken) | 113.0 g | 4.0 oz |
| Chicken, Bone And Skin Removed | 258.0 g | 9.1 oz |
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| Roasting Chicken | No of Nutrients |
(Light Meat, Meat Only) | 63 |
(Meat Only) | 65 |
(Meat, Skin, Giblets, & Neck) | 65 |
(Dark Meat, Meat Only) | 63 |
(Light Meat, Meat Only) | 68 |
(Meat & Skin) | 62 |
(Meat Only) | 63 |
(Meat, Skin, Giblets, & Neck) | 65 |
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