How many calories in roasted chicken legs?

michelegbowman

Hi,

I ate two chicken legs that were roasted. I looked up the calories on this MFP site and was shocked to see it was listed at 536 calories. Is this really true? That's as many as a big mac. If I'd known, I would have eaten the big mac.

Puzzled and Disappointed. I thought I'd met my 1,200 calorie goal today.

absolament

I'd argue that roasted chicken legs are much better for you than a Big Mac since chicken isn't processed.

Was it 2 thighs and 2 drumsticks to make up 2 chicken legs? If so, that is quite a bit of food.

Zerita1

I googled calories in roasted chicken legs ( 1 cup diced) as having 325 calories, not sure if two chicken legs are more or less then 1 cup, hope that helps.

kaymd

This is what I found:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fdd/facts/hhpfacts/New_HHPFacts/Meats/HHFS_CHICKEN_LEGS_AND_THIGHS_4halfLB_A493_ FINAL.pdf

I hope it helps a little

michelegbowman

I had two drumsticks with the skin and meat, no thighs.

michelegbowman

Thank you. I appreciate it.

melaniecheeks

There's an awful lot of fat and calories in the skin - you'll find the calories for just the chicken flesh are much healthier.