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How Many Calories in Chicken, Stewing, 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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258
calories per 100g
361 calories per 1 cup, chopped or diced (140g)
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28.1gProtein
0.0gCarbs
15.3gFat
0.0gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)73 kcal8.0g
100g258 kcal28.1g
1 cup, chopped or diced361 kcal39.3g
grams
258kcal
28.1gprotein
0.0gcarbs
15.3gfat
0.0gfibre

A chicken, stewing, dark meat, meat only, cooked contains 258 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup, chopped or diced (140g) provides about 361 calories. Chicken, Stewing, Dark Meat, Meat Only, Cooked is high in calories and is a good source of protein. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.

Chicken, Stewing, Dark Meat, Meat Only, Cooked Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (140g)
Calories258 kcal361 kcal
Protein28.1g39.3g
Carbohydrates0.0g0.0g
of which Sugars0.0g0.0g
Fat15.3g21.4g
of which Saturates4.1g5.7g
Fibre0.0g0.0g
Sodium95.0mg133mg
Potassium204.0mg286mg
Calcium12.0mg17mg
Iron1.6mg2.2mg
Vitamin C0.0mg0.0mg
Vitamin A44.0µg62µg
Selenium21.8µg31µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.3mg0.4mg

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

High-protein diets

At 28.1g of protein per 100g, chicken, stewing, 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, Stewing, 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, stewing, dark meat, meat only, cooked per 100g?

Chicken, Stewing, Dark Meat, Meat Only, Cooked contains 258 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

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

A 1 cup, chopped or diced of chicken, stewing, dark meat, meat only, cooked (140g) has around 361 calories — roughly 18% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

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

Chicken, Stewing, Dark Meat, Meat Only, Cooked is fairly calorie-dense at 258 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 cup, chopped or diced provides about 361 calories.

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

Chicken, Stewing, Dark Meat, Meat Only, Cooked contains 28.1g of protein per 100g.

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

Chicken, Stewing, 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, stewing, dark meat, meat only, cooked compare to chicken, broilers or fryers, back, meat and skin, cooked, stewed?

Chicken, Stewing, Dark Meat, Meat Only, Cooked has 258 calories per 100g, close to chicken, broilers or fryers, back, meat and skin, cooked, stewed at 258 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

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

Chicken, Stewing, 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, stewing, dark meat, meat only, cooked for 20g of protein?

With 28.1g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 71g of chicken, stewing, dark meat, meat only, cooked to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

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

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Chicken, Stewing, Dark Meat, Meat Only, Cooked (this page)258 kcal28.1g0.0g15.3g
Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Back, Meat and Skin, Cooked, Stewed258 kcal22.2g0.0g18.1g
Chicken, Stewing, Meat and Skin, Raw258 kcal17.6g0.0g20.3g
Ground Turkey, 85% Lean, 15% Fat, Pan-broiled Crumbles258 kcal25.1g0.0g17.4g
Beef, Short Loin, T-bone Steak, Separable Lean and Fat, Trimmed to 0″ Fat, USDA Choice, Cooked258 kcal24.1g0.0g17.3g
Lamb, Domestic, Leg, Whole (shank and Sirloin), Separable Lean and Fat, Trimmed to 1/4″ Fat, Cooked258 kcal25.6g0.0g16.5g
Lamb, New Zealand, Imported, Frozen, Foreshank, Separable Lean and Fat, Trimmed to 1/8″ Fat, Cooked, Braised258 kcal27.0g0.0g15.8g

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