The totals below are for cooked chicken without added fat or seasonings. Cooking methods and seasonings can add to calorie, fat, sodium, and sugar counts. A person who is trying to keep a healthful diet may want to consider the best ways to cook their chicken.
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When people add chicken to a balanced diet, it can be a healthful source of protein. Protein helps a person’s body rebuild muscle and supports many other functions.
The drumstick is often a popular option for people. The drumstick is the lower portion of the chicken’s leg. Along with the thighs, people consider them a part of the “dark” meat on the chicken.
In a 3.5-oz serving of cooked wings with skin on, a person is consuming 290 calories.
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Shredded chicken is relatively low in calories, as 1/3 cup of this food contains 80 calories. This amount of calories comprises just 4 percent of the daily recommended intake of 2,000 calories.
