Kadaknath meat contains 18 amino
acids of which, eight are essential for the human body. Its black meat has an intense and distinctive taste, and it
contains more protein (approx 25%) than white chicken meat (approx 18%). Rich
in vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, C and E, niacin, calcium, phosphorus and iron, the
inky fowl has a lower fat content of only 0.73-1.03% as opposed to the approx
25% in other chicken breeds. Black meat is also
considered healthier as it contains 24% linoleic acid, as opposed to the 21% in
white chicken.
Furthermore, the cholesterol
content in Kadaknath is only 184.75 mg/100 gm as opposed to the 218.12 mg/100
gm level present in other chicken varieties. These attributes make Kadaknath
meat and eggs highly desirable to the health conscious.