Calories in Chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), cooked, braised
Generic food Cooked Poultry
Chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), cooked, braised contains 443 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 lb (453 g) provides about 2,007 kcal.
Roughly 87% of its calories come from fat, with 13% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in poultry products on FoodFactly, where the median is 176 kcal per 100 g across 391 foods.
100 g provides 29% of the Daily Value for selenium, 21% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 19% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 443 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 42.8 g | 55% |
| Saturated fat C | 11.9 g | 60% |
| Trans fat C | 0.23 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 130 mg | 43% |
| Sodium M | 75 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 14.6 g | 29% |
| Vitamin A ? | 48 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.19 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K I | 0.4 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.055 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 3.4 mg | 21% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.79 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.18 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 3 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.45 µg | 19% |
| Choline I | 43.1 mg | 8% |
| Calcium M | 9 mg | 0.7% |
| Iron M | 1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium M | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus M | 130 mg | 10% |
| Potassium M | 161 mg | 3% |
| Zinc M | 0.74 mg | 7% |
| Copper M | 0.04 mg | 4% |
| Manganese M | 0.018 mg | 0.8% |
| Selenium M | 16 µg | 29% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 13%
- Fat 87%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein14.6 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat42.8 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat11.9 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium75 mgbelow the median for poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water42.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 18.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 8.6 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.072 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.46 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.41 g |
| Leucine M | 0.81 g |
| Lysine M | 0.84 g |
| Methionine M | 0.25 g |
| Cystine M | 0.12 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.44 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.35 g |
| Valine M | 0.52 g |
| Arginine M | 1 g |
| Histidine M | 0.3 g |
| Alanine M | 1 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.1 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 1.7 g |
| Glycine M | 1.9 g |
| Proline M | 1.1 g |
| Serine M | 0.53 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.007 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.007 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.38 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 7.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.022 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.25 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 9.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 2.1 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.028 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 15.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.38 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.13 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.023 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.089 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 2.7 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.25 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.014 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.029 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.038 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.003 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.019 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.14 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.067 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.055 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.048 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 2.7 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 15.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 7.8 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.038 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.068 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.16 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.067 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.066 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.031 g |
Carotenoids (15)
| Beta-carotene M | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 101 µg |
| Retinol M | 48 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 4 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 0.1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 1 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.11 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.09 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0.01 mg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 42.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.63 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,855 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 161 IU |
| Folic acid I | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 3 µg |
| Betaine I | 12.7 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Chicken
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked Cooked | 462 | 11.4 g | 4.7 g | 43.8 g |
| Turkey, young hen, skin only, cooked, roasted Cooked | 482 | 19 g | 0 g | 44.5 g |
| Turkey, skin from whole, (light and dark), with added solution, roasted Cooked | 451 | 22.2 g | 0 g | 40.3 g |
| Turkey, whole, skin (light and dark), roasted Cooked | 459 | 23.9 g | 0.57 g | 39.3 g |
| Turkey, whole, skin (light and dark), raw Raw | 407 | 13 g | 0.16 g | 38.9 g |
| Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, raw Raw | 404 | 11.5 g | 0 g | 39.3 g |
| Turkey, skin from whole (light and dark), with added solution, raw Raw | 381 | 12.3 g | 0.21 g | 36.8 g |
| Turkey, skin, from retail parts, from dark meat, raw Raw | 380 | 14.4 g | 0 g | 35.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked chicken?
100 g of cooked chicken has 443 kcal. 1 lb (453 g): about 2,007 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 377 kcal.
Is cooked chicken high in protein?
Cooked chicken contains 14.6 g of protein per 100 g (29% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 66.2 g in 1 lb (453 g). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 23.3 g).
How many carbs are in cooked chicken?
Cooked chicken has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked chicken?
Cooked chicken contains 42.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 11.9 g is saturated (60% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked chicken contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (29% DV), Niacin (B3) (21% DV), Vitamin B12 (19% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (16% DV) and Vitamin B6 (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked chicken?
100 g contains 75 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chicken have the same nutrition cooked and frozen?
No. Per 100 g, chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), cooked, braised has 443 kcal, while chicken, thighs, frozen, breaded, reheated has 334 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 172854. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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