Poultry

Chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), raw

FDC 172855oz (113 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 26 · -51 vs Poultry median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), raw is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 26 of 100. Within poultry it ranks 59 of 60. Per 100 grams it is a good source of protein (19% DV). Most of its 440 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (12.1 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 9.6 g · 9%Carb 0.8 g · 1%Fat 44.2 g · 91%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories440 kcal22%
Total fat44 g57%
Saturated fat12 g61%
Cholesterol105 mg35%
Sodium51 mg2%
Carbohydrate0.79 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein9.6 g19%
Potassium119 mg3%
Calcium6 mg0%
Iron0.37 mg2%
Magnesium8 mg2%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A59 µg7%
Vitamin E0.27 mg2%

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FDC 172855

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein19% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the poultry median

Nutrient density26 vs 77 median
Protein / 100 g9.6 vs 23 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g51 vs 76 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Chicken breast tenders, breaded, uncookedDensity 34 vs 26Chicken patty, frozen, uncookedDensity 36 vs 26Chicken patty, frozen, cookedDensity 36 vs 26

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