Chicken leg
No glycemic index7/10
No glycemic index — no carbohydrates
0 g carbohydrates per 100 g
Logi score 7/10
- Zero glycemic impact
- Higher saturated fat content compared to leaner cuts
Chicken leg has no glycemic index: it contains no carbohydrates.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #172378 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Chicken leg
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Chicken leg is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 drumstick with skin | 111 g |
| 1 thigh with skin | 185 g |
| 1 leg, with skin (Sum of drumstick+thigh+back) | 344 g |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
185
Calories
0 g
Carbs
18 g
Protein
13 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 185 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Saturated | 3.5 g |
| Unsaturated | 8.5 g |
| Sodium | 80 mg |
Processing Level
10%
Minimal
Why this score?
- Zero glycemic impact
- Good source of high-quality protein
- Higher saturated fat content compared to leaner cuts
- Calorically dense compared to white meat
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Chicken leg
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Chicken leg?
Chicken leg has no glycemic index because it contains no carbohydrates (0 g per 100 g).
Is Chicken leg good for people with insulin resistance?
Chicken leg contains no carbohydrates, so on its own it does not raise blood sugar.
Check Chicken leg in the Logi app, with your portion.
