Chicken, corn-fed, raw, dark meat only

Corn-fed chicken dark meat is the darker muscle meat, such as that from the thighs and legs, of chickens fed a diet that includes maize. The figures here describe the meat in its raw form. It mainly provides protein and fat, with 20g of protein and 7.2g of fat per 100g, including 2.1g of saturated fat. Its energy content is 599 kJ per 100g.

Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. The saturated fat content is worth noting for people monitoring their intake, and added fats, sauces or salt will change the nutritional content of a prepared dish. Raw chicken needs thorough cooking before eating. Full nutritional figures are provided in the tables below.