Calories in Chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), cooked, roasted
Generic food Cooked Poultry
Chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), cooked, roasted contains 462 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 lb (453 g) provides about 2,093 kcal.
Roughly 86% of its calories come from fat, with 14% 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 32% of the Daily Value for selenium, 24% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 21% 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 | 462 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 44 g | 56% |
| Saturated fat C | 12.1 g | 61% |
| Trans fat C | 0.25 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 132 mg | 44% |
| Sodium M | 85 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 16.6 g | 33% |
| Vitamin A ? | 54 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.23 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K I | 0.5 µg | 0.4% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.052 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.062 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 3.9 mg | 24% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.9 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 3 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.5 µg | 21% |
| Choline I | 48.9 mg | 9% |
| Calcium M | 10 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron M | 0.9 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium M | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus M | 151 mg | 12% |
| Potassium M | 181 mg | 4% |
| Zinc M | 0.86 mg | 8% |
| Copper M | 0.045 mg | 5% |
| Manganese M | 0.02 mg | 0.9% |
| Selenium M | 17.4 µg | 32% |
% 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 14%
- Fat 86%
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
- Protein16.6 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat44 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat12.1 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium85 mgbelow the median for poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water39.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 19.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 8.8 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.082 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.53 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.47 g |
| Leucine M | 0.91 g |
| Lysine M | 0.95 g |
| Methionine M | 0.28 g |
| Cystine M | 0.14 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.5 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.39 g |
| Valine M | 0.59 g |
| Arginine M | 1.2 g |
| Histidine M | 0.34 g |
| Alanine M | 1.1 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.2 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2 g |
| Glycine M | 2.1 g |
| Proline M | 1.3 g |
| Serine M | 0.6 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.008 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.007 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.39 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 8.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.007 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.023 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.26 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 9.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 2.2 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.029 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 16 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.39 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.14 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.024 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.094 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 2.8 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.25 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.015 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.031 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.05 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.003 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.02 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.14 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.081 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.056 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.048 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 2.8 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 15.8 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 7.9 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.071 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.17 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.081 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.068 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.032 g |
Carotenoids (15)
| Beta-carotene M | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 91 µg |
| Retinol M | 54 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 6 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 0.2 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 1 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.13 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.05 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.13 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0.01 mg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 39.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.72 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,934 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 181 IU |
| Folic acid I | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 3 µg |
| Betaine I | 14.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey, young hen, skin only, cooked, roasted Cooked | 482 | 19 g | 0 g | 44.5 g |
| Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked Cooked | 462 | 11.4 g | 4.7 g | 43.8 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 |
| Turkey, skin, from retail parts, from dark meat, cooked, roasted Cooked | 414 | 24.6 g | 0 g | 35 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 |
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 462 kcal. 1 lb (453 g): about 2,093 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 393 kcal.
Is cooked chicken high in protein?
Cooked chicken contains 16.6 g of protein per 100 g (33% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 75.1 g in 1 lb (453 g). About 14% 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 44 g of fat per 100 g, of which 12.1 g is saturated (61% 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 (32% DV), Niacin (B3) (24% DV), Vitamin B12 (21% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (18% DV) and phosphorus (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked chicken?
100 g contains 85 mg of sodium, 4% 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, roasted has 462 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 174496. 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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