What is Chicken Leg? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Chicken Leg?

Chicken is poultry. The leg contains dark meat and is more flavorful and juicy than white meat found in the breast and wings. The leg meat tends to be fattier and can be cooked for longer. Chicken must be cooked before consuming. The legs usually have the skin on them which protects the meat keeping it moist and the skin can be crisped to create umami and salty flavors.

What does Chicken Leg Taste Like?

Salty

Salty is one of the five main tastes. It has a satisfying and addictive quality with hints of sourness. Salty foods include cheeses, cured meats, chips, and olives. It is used in almost every dish and prepared food. Salt is added to enhance flavor and offer a distinctly salty taste.

Chicken Leg Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 drumstick111g

1 drumstick Chicken Leg

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	238kcal	12%
Fats	18g	23%
Sat. fats	4g	18%
Mono. Fats	8g	18%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	0g	0%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	18g	24%
Cholesterol	103mg	34%
Sodium	93mg	4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Chicken Leg?

1 drumstick of Chicken Leg contains 18 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Chicken Leg?

1 drumstick of Chicken Leg contains 0 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Chicken Leg?

1 drumstick of Chicken Leg contains 18 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Chicken Leg?

1 drumstick of Chicken Leg contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 drumstick of Chicken Leg?

There are 238 calories in 1 drumstick of Chicken Leg.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Chicken Leg?

There are 61 calories in 1 oz of Chicken Leg.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Chicken Leg?

There are 971 calories in 1 pound of Chicken Leg.