Chicken
Chicken contains 161 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 100 g (100 g) provides about 161 kcal.
Roughly 56% of its calories come from fat, with 42% from protein and 1% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in poultry on FoodFactly, where the median is 136 kcal per 100 g across 41,705 products.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 161 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 10 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat L | 3.6 g | 18% |
| Sodium L | 464 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0.6 g | 0.2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars L | 0.5 g | |
| Protein L | 17 g | 34% |
% 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 42%
- Carbohydrates 1%
- Fat 56%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein17 gbelow the median for poultry (median 17.6 g)
- Fiber0.5 gabove the median for poultry (median 0.25 g)
- Sugars0.5 gbelow the median for poultry (median 0.89 g)
- Fat10 gin the top quarter of poultry (median 4.5 g)
- Saturated fat3.6 gin the top quarter of poultry (median 1.2 g)
- Sodium464 mgabove the median for poultry (median 305 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boneless Duck Breast Maple Leaf Farms | 161 | 14.3 g | 0 g | 10.7 g |
| fresh ground turkey Jennie-O | 161 | 17 g | 0 g | 13.4 g |
| Seasoned Chicken Drumsticks Hill Country Fare | 161 | 17.9 g | 0.89 g | 8.9 g |
| Organic Free Range Chicken Drumsticks Trader Joe's | 161 | 19.6 g | 0 g | 8.9 g |
| Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Market Basket | 161 | 18.8 g | 0 g | 8.9 g |
| Chicken Tikka Masala With Basmati Rice Bowl and Basket | 161 | 6.3 g | 19.6 g | 6.3 g |
| Mountaire Young Chicken Black Label | 161 | 18.8 g | 0 g | 8.9 g |
| chicken wings frozen Wellesley Farm | 161 | 15.2 g | 0 g | 10.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 1763063111111. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 23, 2026. Imported November 12, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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