Calories in Chicken Leg Quarter: Per 100 g, Per Serving & Nutrition Facts
How many calories in chicken leg quarter: per 100 g and per serving
Figures are for: Chicken leg quarter, roasted
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: leg, 200 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 236 kcal | 472 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 987 kJ | 1,975 kJ |
| Protein | 21 g | 42 g |
| Fat | 17 g | 34 g |
| incl. saturated | 4.6 g | 9.2 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| incl. sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| incl. fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.5 g |
*Where the numbers come from
Values per 100 g come from a single record of an open food composition table: UK CoFID 2021 (McCance and Widdowson), food code 18-337, “Chicken, leg quarter, roasted, meat and skin” — the measured composition of this exact food, not an average across tables. Rounded. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included, as on a US Nutrition Facts label; salt is sodium × 2.5. Table licenses are on the data sources page.
236 kcal (987 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 21/17/0 g
Serving (leg, 200 g) — 472 kcal (1,975 kJ) · Nutri-Score A
Per 100 g: sugar: low saturated fat: medium salt: low fiber: low
Is chicken leg quarter healthy?
Yes, but watch the saturated fat. On its nutrient profile, chicken leg quarter gets grade A on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm, the top grade.
For
- Protein: 42 g per serving — 75% of the 56 g daily reference for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult.
Against
- Saturated fat: 9.2 g per serving — 46% of the 20 g daily reference intake.
A typical serving (leg, 200 g) has 472 kcal, 42 g protein, 34 g fat and 0 g carbs. Other weights in the table.
How we judge this, and the sources
The answer comes from the food's composition, not from opinion: its Nutri-Score grade on the open 2023 algorithm, a traffic light for sugar, salt, saturated fat and fiber per 100 g, and the share of daily reference amounts in a typical serving (for salt, sugar, fiber and vegetables, those of the WHO). It rates the food's nutrient profile; it is not medical advice. Formulas, thresholds and every source are on the methodology page; last checked against the sources on November 1, 2026. The short food description was written by our language model (AI) — how we check the text.
More about this food
A leg quarter is the thigh and drumstick together — dark meat with plenty of skin, so it's richer than breast. Figures are for roasted leg quarter with skin, bone removed.
protein 35%fat 65%carbs 0%
Chicken Leg Quarter calories by weight, 50–300 g
150 g of chicken leg quarter has 354 calories and 200 g has 472. The table gives protein, fat and carbs for each weight; for any other amount, type your own into the calculator below.
| Weight | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 118 | 10 / 8.5 / 0 |
| 100 g | 236 | 21 / 17 / 0 |
| 150 g | 354 | 31 / 25 / 0 |
| 200 g — typical serving | 472 | 42 / 34 / 0 |
| 250 g | 590 | 52 / 42 / 0 |
| 300 g | 708 | 63 / 51 / 0 |
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How much movement is one serving?
A serving (leg, 200 g) is 472 kcal — roughly 2 h 34 min of easy walking or 59 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Chicken Leg Quarter: swaps and alternatives
No need to swap: chicken leg quarter already gets grade A, the top of the scale, and nothing is in the red on the per-100 g traffic light: sugar 0 g (red is over 22.5 g), saturated fat 4.6 g (over 5 g) and salt 0.2 g (over 1.5 g). We only suggest a swap when it fixes a real problem. How we pick swaps.
What to pair chicken leg quarter with
A serving of chicken leg quarter has no fiber (the WHO suggests at least 25 g a day); that's easy to make up on the same plate:
- Broccoli, 150 g — +4.9 g fiber, 53 kcal.
Equally good alternatives
Same food group and the same place on the plate, with a Nutri-Score grade at least as good. Figures are for 200 g, a typical serving of chicken leg quarter.
| Food | Grade | Kcal | Protein, g | Fiber, g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Leg Quarter | A | 472 | 42 | 0 |
| Turkey | A | 310 | 58 | 0 |
| Pork Tenderloin | A | 294 | 52 | 0 |
Chicken Leg Quarter vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Meatballs in Sauce | 215 | 13 / 13 / 12 |
| Rotisserie Chicken | 215 | 25 / 13 / 0 |
| Satay | 226 | 17 / 15 / 7.4 |
| Chicken Leg Quarter | 236 | 21 / 17 / 0 |
| Pork | 236 | 27 / 14 / 0 |
| Ground Beef | 245 | 26 / 15 / 0 |
| Corned Beef | 251 | 18 / 19 / 0.5 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of chicken leg quarter?
100 g of chicken leg quarter has 236 calories, with 21 g protein, 17 g fat and 0 g carbohydrates.
How many calories are in a serving of chicken leg quarter?
A serving (leg, 200 g) has 472 calories: 42 g protein, 34 g fat and 0 g carbs.
What are the macros of chicken leg quarter?
Per 100 g: 21 g protein, 0 g carbs and 17 g fat. By calories that's about 35% protein, 0% carbs and 65% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of chicken leg quarter?
About 2 h 34 min of easy walking or 59 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 472 calories in a serving (leg, 200 g).
How much fiber is in chicken leg quarter?
None: dietary fiber comes from plant foods and mushrooms — vegetables, fruit, grains, beans and nuts.
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