Barbecue chicken: Nutrition Facts
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Barbecue chicken contains 167 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (240 g) provides about 401 kcal.
Roughly 46% of its calories come from protein, with 29% from carbohydrates and 25% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in poultry mixed dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 132 kcal per 100 g across 133 foods.
100 g provides 34% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 31% of the Daily Value for selenium and 14% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 167 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 4.6 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.1 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol C | 79 mg | 26% |
| Sodium C | 550 mg | 24% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 12.2 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Total sugars C | 10 g | |
| Protein C | 19 g | 38% |
| Vitamin A C | 9 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.53 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.5 µg | 0.4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.056 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 5.5 mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.2 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.26 µg | 11% |
| Choline C | 48.6 mg | 9% |
| Calcium C | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.7 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 172 mg | 14% |
| Potassium C | 265 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 1.2 mg | 11% |
| Copper C | 0.066 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 17.2 µg | 31% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 46%
- Carbohydrates 29%
- Fat 25%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein19 gin the top quarter of poultry mixed dishes (median 9.3 g)
- Fiber0.3 gin the lowest quarter of poultry mixed dishes (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars10 gin the top quarter of poultry mixed dishes (median 1.2 g)
- Fat4.6 gin the lowest quarter of poultry mixed dishes (median 6.1 g)
- Saturated fat1.1 gbelow the median for poultry mixed dishes (median 1.3 g)
- Sodium550 mgin the top quarter of poultry mixed dishes (median 356 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal11.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water62.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.69 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.63 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.023 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.89 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.042 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.015 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.32 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.016 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 40 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 1,360 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 26 µg |
| Retinol C | 6 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 62.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 6 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue beef, with sauce | 228 | 19.8 g | 12.2 g | 10.8 g |
| Barbecue chicken sandwich, on wheat bun | 199 | 16.5 g | 23.3 g | 4.4 g |
| Barbecue meat, NFS | 226 | 18.1 g | 12.2 g | 11.2 g |
| Barbecue chicken sandwich, on white bun | 204 | 15.9 g | 24.9 g | 4.4 g |
| Barbecue pork, with sauce | 226 | 17.6 g | 12.2 g | 11.3 g |
| Meat loaf made with chicken or turkey | 172 | 18.8 g | 8.1 g | 7.3 g |
| Barbecue beef sandwich, on wheat bun | 240 | 17 g | 23.3 g | 8.5 g |
| Pulled pork in barbecue sauce | 168 | 13.2 g | 18.7 g | 4.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in barbecue chicken?
100 g of barbecue chicken has 167 kcal. 1 cup (240 g): about 401 kcal.
Is barbecue chicken high in protein?
Barbecue chicken contains 19 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 45.6 g in 1 cup (240 g). About 46% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry mixed dishes, that is among the highest quarter (median 9.3 g).
How many carbs are in barbecue chicken?
Barbecue chicken has 12.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.3 g of fiber and 10 g of sugars.
How much fat is in barbecue chicken?
Barbecue chicken contains 4.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.1 g is saturated (6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does barbecue chicken contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (34% DV), selenium (31% DV), phosphorus (14% DV), Vitamin B6 (11% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in barbecue chicken?
100 g contains 550 mg of sodium, 24% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706434. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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