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How Many Calories in Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Leg, Meat Only, Cooked, Roasted?

✓ Nutrition data reviewed against USDA FoodData Central and Public Health England guidance by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Last reviewed: 27 October 2026.

Fact-checked against original USDA source data by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Not a registered dietitian — nutrition figures are sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central, not independently assessed medical advice.

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174
calories per 100g
148 calories per 3 oz (85g)
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24.2gProtein
0.0gCarbs
7.8gFat
0.0gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)49 kcal6.9g
100g174 kcal24.2g
3 oz148 kcal20.6g
grams
174kcal
24.2gprotein
0.0gcarbs
7.8gfat
0.0gfibre

A chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, cooked, roasted contains 174 calories per 100g. A typical 3 oz (85g) provides about 148 calories. Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Leg, Meat Only, Cooked, Roasted is moderate in calories and is a good source of protein. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Leg, Meat Only, Cooked, Roasted Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (85g)
Calories174 kcal148 kcal
Protein24.2g20.6g
Carbohydrates0.0g0.0g
of which Sugars0.0g0.0g
Fat7.8g6.6g
of which Saturates2.1g1.8g
Fibre0.0g0.0g
Sodium99.0mg84mg
Potassium269.0mg229mg
Calcium12.0mg10mg
Iron1.1mg0.9mg
Vitamin C0.0mg0.0mg
Vitamin A7.0µg6µg
Selenium25.2µg21µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.2mg0.2mg

% of Daily Value (per 100g)

Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.

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Good to know

Cooking method changes the final calorie and fat count more than the cut itself — grilling, baking or steaming typically adds nothing, while frying can add a meaningful amount of fat per serving.

Does chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, cooked, roasted fit your diet?

High-protein diets

At 24.2g of protein per 100g, chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, cooked, roasted clears the 15g/100g threshold generally used to call a food high-protein — a useful contributor if you're tracking protein intake for muscle maintenance, satiety, or a higher-protein eating pattern.

Low-carb / keto

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Leg, Meat Only, Cooked, Roasted contains 0.0g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, cooked, roasted per 100g?

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Leg, Meat Only, Cooked, Roasted contains 174 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, cooked, roasted high in calories?

A 3 oz of chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, cooked, roasted (85g) has around 148 calories — roughly 7% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

Is chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, cooked, roasted good for weight loss?

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Leg, Meat Only, Cooked, Roasted is fairly calorie-dense at 174 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 3 oz provides about 148 calories.

How much protein is in chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, cooked, roasted?

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Leg, Meat Only, Cooked, Roasted contains 24.2g of protein per 100g.

Is chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, cooked, roasted a good source of fibre?

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Leg, Meat Only, Cooked, Roasted is relatively low in fibre at 0.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.

How does chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, cooked, roasted compare to turkey, heart, all classes, cooked?

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Leg, Meat Only, Cooked, Roasted has 174 calories per 100g, close to turkey, heart, all classes, cooked at 174 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

Is chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, cooked, roasted keto-friendly?

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Leg, Meat Only, Cooked, Roasted contains 0.0g of carbohydrate per 100g, which fits comfortably within most ketogenic daily carb allowances — check it against your specific daily carb target.

How many servings of chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, cooked, roasted for 20g of protein?

With 24.2g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 83g of chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, cooked, roasted to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

Other meat & fish closest to chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, cooked, roasted by calories per 100g:

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Leg, Meat Only, Cooked, Roasted (this page)174 kcal24.2g0.0g7.8g
Turkey, Heart, All Classes, Cooked174 kcal24.9g0.0g7.5g
Pork, Fresh, Loin, Sirloin (chops), Bone-in, Separable Lean Only, Cooked, Broiled174 kcal29.3g0.0g5.5g
Beef, Round, Tip Round, Roast, Separable Lean Only, Trimmed to 0″ Fat, All Grades, Cooked174 kcal27.5g0.0g6.2g
Beef, Bottom Sirloin, Tri-tip Roast, Separable Lean and Fat, Trimmed to 0″ Fat, Choice, Raw174 kcal20.6g0.0g9.5g
Game Meat, Bison, Top Round, Separable Lean Only, Cooked174 kcal30.2g0.0g5.0g
Lamb, Australian, Imported, Fresh, Leg, Hindshank, Heel On, Bone-in, Separable Lean Only, Trimmed to 1/8″ Fat, Cooked174 kcal30.7g0.0g5.6g

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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.