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How Many Calories in Chicken, Roasting, Dark Meat, Meat Only, Cooked?

✓ 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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178
calories per 100g
249 calories per 1 cup, chopped or diced (140g)
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23.2gProtein
0.0gCarbs
8.8gFat
0.0gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)50 kcal6.6g
100g178 kcal23.2g
1 cup, chopped or diced249 kcal32.5g
grams
178kcal
23.2gprotein
0.0gcarbs
8.8gfat
0.0gfibre

A chicken, roasting, dark meat, meat only, cooked contains 178 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup, chopped or diced (140g) provides about 249 calories. Chicken, Roasting, Dark Meat, Meat Only, Cooked 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, Roasting, Dark Meat, Meat Only, Cooked Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (140g)
Calories178 kcal249 kcal
Protein23.2g32.5g
Carbohydrates0.0g0.0g
of which Sugars0.0g0.0g
Fat8.8g12.3g
of which Saturates2.4g3.4g
Fibre0.0g0.0g
Sodium95.0mg133mg
Potassium224.0mg314mg
Calcium11.0mg15mg
Iron1.3mg1.8mg
Vitamin C0.0mg0.0mg
Vitamin A16.0µg22µg
Selenium19.6µg27µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.2mg0.3mg

% 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, roasting, dark meat, meat only, cooked fit your diet?

High-protein diets

At 23.2g of protein per 100g, chicken, roasting, dark meat, meat only, cooked 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, Roasting, Dark Meat, Meat Only, Cooked 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, roasting, dark meat, meat only, cooked per 100g?

Chicken, Roasting, Dark Meat, Meat Only, Cooked contains 178 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is chicken, roasting, dark meat, meat only, cooked high in calories?

A 1 cup, chopped or diced of chicken, roasting, dark meat, meat only, cooked (140g) has around 249 calories — roughly 12% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

Is chicken, roasting, dark meat, meat only, cooked good for weight loss?

Chicken, Roasting, Dark Meat, Meat Only, Cooked is fairly calorie-dense at 178 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 cup, chopped or diced provides about 249 calories.

How much protein is in chicken, roasting, dark meat, meat only, cooked?

Chicken, Roasting, Dark Meat, Meat Only, Cooked contains 23.2g of protein per 100g.

Is chicken, roasting, dark meat, meat only, cooked a good source of fibre?

Chicken, Roasting, Dark Meat, Meat Only, Cooked 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, roasting, dark meat, meat only, cooked compare to duck, young duckling, domesticated, white pekin, braised?

Chicken, Roasting, Dark Meat, Meat Only, Cooked has 178 calories per 100g, close to duck, young duckling, domesticated, white pekin, braised at 178 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

Is chicken, roasting, dark meat, meat only, cooked keto-friendly?

Chicken, Roasting, Dark Meat, Meat Only, Cooked 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, roasting, dark meat, meat only, cooked for 20g of protein?

With 23.2g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 86g of chicken, roasting, dark meat, meat only, cooked to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

Other meat & fish closest to chicken, roasting, dark meat, meat only, cooked by calories per 100g:

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Chicken, Roasting, Dark Meat, Meat Only, Cooked (this page)178 kcal23.2g0.0g8.8g
Duck, Young Duckling, Domesticated, White Pekin, Braised178 kcal29.1g0.0g6.0g
Pork, Cured, Ham, Boneless, Regular (approximately 11% Fat), Roasted178 kcal22.6g0.0g9.0g
Pork, Fresh, Loin, Sirloin (roasts), Boneless, Separable Lean Only, Cooked178 kcal30.4g0.0g5.3g
Beef, Chuck, Under Blade Center Steak, Boneless, Denver Cut, Separable Lean Only, Trimmed to 0″ Fat, Choice, Raw178 kcal19.2g0.7g11.0g
Beef, Round, Tip Round, Separable Lean and Fat, Trimmed to 1/8″ Fat, Select, Raw178 kcal19.7g0.0g10.4g
Beef, Shoulder Steak, Boneless, Separable Lean Only, Trimmed to 0″ Fat, Choice, Cooked178 kcal28.5g0.0g6.2g

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