Calories in 3 Oz of Fried Chicken Leg

3 oz of fried chicken leg (85 g) has 177 calories. That is 9% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 24 g of protein, 7.9 g of fat and 0.6 g of carbohydrates, a split of 57% protein, 42% fat and 1% carbs. For comparison, 2 oz of fried chicken leg has 118 and 4 oz of fried chicken leg has 236 calories. Burning 177 calories takes about 32 minutes of brisk walking or 14 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Fried Chicken Leg Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

177cal

in 3 oz of fried chicken leg (85 g)

Protein24 g57% of calories

Fat7.9 g42% of calories

Carbs0.6 g1% of calories

9% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Fried Chicken Leg calories by serving size

Common amounts of fried chicken leg with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
50g	50 g	104	14 g	4.7 g	0.3 g
3 oz	85 g	177	24 g	7.9 g	0.6 g
100g	100 g	208	28 g	9.3 g	0.7 g
4 oz	113 g	236	32 g	11 g	0.7 g
200g	200 g	416	57 g	19 g	1.3 g

Fried Chicken Leg vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other chicken and poultry.

Raw Chicken Leg214

Fried Chicken Leg208

Roasted Turkey Leg208

Stewed Chicken Leg185

Grilled Drumstick and Thigh Chicken Leg183

Sauteed Drumstick and Thigh Chicken Leg183

Roasted Chicken Leg174

Fried Chicken Leg: common questions

How many calories are in 3 oz of fried chicken leg?

3 oz of fried chicken leg weighs about 85 g and has 177 calories.

How much protein is in 3 oz of fried chicken leg?

3 oz of fried chicken leg has 24 g of protein, which is 48% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 3 oz of fried chicken leg?

3 oz of fried chicken leg has 0.6 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 172379. Original description: Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, cooked, fried. Portion weights are USDA household measures.