Chicken as ingredient in recipes: Nutrition Facts
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Chicken as ingredient in recipes contains 182 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 fl oz, with ice (23 g) provides about 42 kcal.
Roughly 63% of its calories come from protein, with 37% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for not included in a food category on FoodFactly (193 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 53% of the Daily Value for selenium, 48% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 40% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
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 | 182 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 7.3 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.1 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol C | 124 mg | 41% |
| Sodium C | 76 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 28.1 g | 56% |
| Vitamin A C | 11 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.26 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 4 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.095 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 7.7 mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.68 mg | 40% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.32 µg | 13% |
| Choline C | 93.4 mg | 17% |
| Calcium C | 8 mg | 0.6% |
| Iron C | 0.8 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 28 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus C | 232 mg | 19% |
| Potassium C | 302 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 1.4 mg | 13% |
| Copper C | 0.054 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 29 µg | 53% |
% 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 63%
- Fat 37%
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
- Protein28.1 gin the top quarter of not included in a food category (median 2.8 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of not included in a food category (median 1.3 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of not included in a food category (median 2.7 g)
- Fat7.3 gin the top quarter of not included in a food category (median 0.78 g)
- Saturated fat2.1 gin the top quarter of not included in a food category (median 0.16 g)
- Sodium76 mgabove the median for not included in a food category (median 69 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal15.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water64.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.6 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.005 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.006 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.041 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.42 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.064 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.089 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.43 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.036 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.01 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 4 µg |
| Retinol C | 11 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 64.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken, for use with vegetables | 164 | 26.8 g | 0 g | 6.4 g |
| Beef, for use with vegetables | 191 | 32.4 g | 0 g | 6.8 g |
| Seal, ringed, meat (Alaska Native) | 142 | 28.4 g | 0 g | 3.2 g |
| Fish, salmon, red, (sockeye), kippered (Alaska Native) | 141 | 24.5 g | 0 g | 4.8 g |
| Sea lion, Steller, liver (Alaska Native) | 137 | 22.9 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| Sea lion, Steller, meat (Alaska Native) | 120 | 25.9 g | 0 g | 1.9 g |
| Fish, salmon, king, with skin, kippered, (Alaska Native) | 209 | 23.2 g | 0 g | 13 g |
| Bear, black, meat (Alaska Native) | 155 | 20.1 g | 0 g | 8.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chicken as ingredient in recipes?
100 g of chicken as ingredient in recipes has 182 kcal. 1 fl oz, with ice (23 g): about 42 kcal. 1 fl oz, no ice (31 g): about 56 kcal. 1 fl oz, NFS (31 g): about 56 kcal.
Is chicken as ingredient in recipes high in protein?
Chicken as ingredient in recipes contains 28.1 g of protein per 100 g (56% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6.5 g in 1 fl oz, with ice (23 g). About 63% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other not included in a food category, that is among the highest quarter (median 2.8 g).
How many carbs are in chicken as ingredient in recipes?
Chicken as ingredient in recipes has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in chicken as ingredient in recipes?
Chicken as ingredient in recipes contains 7.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.1 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does chicken as ingredient in recipes contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (53% DV), Niacin (B3) (48% DV), Vitamin B6 (40% DV), phosphorus (19% DV) and choline (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in chicken as ingredient in recipes?
100 g contains 76 mg of sodium, 3% 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 2710782. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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