1 piece (medium) of Boiled Chicken Leg (120 g) has 204 calories. That works out to 170 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 29 g of protein, 8.6 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 6.2 mg of B3 covers 39% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Boiled Chicken Leg Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

170

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

· 0% DV

Protein

24.2g

· 48% DV

Fat

7.2g

· 9% DV

Fiber

· 0% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 60% · Fat 40%

Boiled Chicken Leg Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

5.2mg · 33% DV

0.5mg · 29% DV

0.9mg · 18% DV

Biotin

4.5µg · 15% DV

Minerals

Selenium

18µg · 33% DV

Phosphorus

210mg · 30% DV

Zinc

2mg · 18% DV

Potassium ⭐

260mg · 8% DV

How Nutritious Is Boiled Chicken Leg?

Nutrient density

High

70/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

53/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Boiled Chicken Leg Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Boiled Chicken Leg

To burn the 170 calories in 100 g:

🚶

42min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

17min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

23min

Cycling

🏊

20min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Boiled Chicken Leg Processed?

NOVA 2

Minimally Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Boiled Chicken Leg Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Boiled Chicken Leg Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

— Not suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Boiled Chicken Leg Fat Profile

SATURATED

2.1g

MONOUNSATURATED

2.5g

POLYUNSATURATED

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 9.3:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (9.3:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boiled Chicken Leg

How many calories and how much protein are in boiled chicken leg?

Per 100 g, boiled chicken leg provides 170 calories and 24.2 g of protein. It also contains 0 g carbohydrates, making it a protein-rich meat option.

Is boiled chicken leg keto-friendly and what is its glycemic index?

Yes, boiled chicken leg is suitable for keto diets. It has 0 g carbs per 100 g and a glycemic index of 0.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 21, 2026