Calories in Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, meat and skin, raw
Generic food Raw Poultry
Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, meat and skin, raw contains 237 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken (160 g) provides about 379 kcal.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from fat, with 29% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in poultry products on FoodFactly, where the median is 176 kcal per 100 g across 391 foods.
100 g provides 33% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 23% of the Daily Value for selenium and 20% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5).
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 237 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 18.3 g | 24% |
| Saturated fat ? | 5.3 g | 26% |
| Cholesterol ? | 81 mg | 27% |
| Sodium ? | 73 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 16.7 g | 33% |
| Vitamin A C | 49 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.4 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.061 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.15 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 5.2 mg | 33% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.99 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.25 mg | 15% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.29 µg | 12% |
| Calcium ? | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron ? | 0.98 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium ? | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 136 mg | 11% |
| Potassium ? | 178 mg | 4% |
| Zinc ? | 1.6 mg | 14% |
| Copper ? | 0.054 mg | 6% |
| Manganese ? | 0.019 mg | 0.8% |
| Selenium C | 12.7 µg | 23% |
% 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 29%
- Fat 71%
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
- Protein16.7 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat18.3 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat5.3 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium73 mgbelow the median for poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water65.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 7.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 4 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.19 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.69 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.82 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.2 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.3 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.44 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.22 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.65 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.53 g |
| Valine ? | 0.81 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.1 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.49 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.98 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.5 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.4 g |
| Glycine ? | 1.1 g |
| Proline ? | 0.83 g |
| Serine ? | 0.59 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0.01 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0.03 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 3.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.02 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.15 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 3.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 1.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 6.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.09 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 1 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.18 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0.02 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 49 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (9)
| Water ? | 65.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.76 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 992 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 163 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 7 µg |
Other forms of Chicken
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poultry, mechanically deboned, from mature hens, raw Raw | 243 | 14.7 g | 0 g | 20 g |
| Turkey, back, from whole bird, meat and skin, with added solution, raw Raw | 206 | 16.9 g | 0.15 g | 15.4 g |
| Duck, wild, meat and skin, raw Raw | 211 | 17.4 g | 0 g | 15.2 g |
| Poultry, mechanically deboned, from backs and necks without skin, raw Raw | 199 | 13.8 g | 0 g | 15.5 g |
| Turkey, mechanically deboned, from turkey frames, raw Raw | 201 | 13.3 g | 0 g | 16 g |
| Turkey, retail parts, wing, meat and skin, raw Raw | 202 | 19.5 g | 0.05 g | 13.8 g |
| Squab, (pigeon), meat and skin, raw Raw | 294 | 18.5 g | 0 g | 23.8 g |
| Turkey, ground, 85% lean, 15% fat, raw Raw | 180 | 16.9 g | 0 g | 12.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw chicken?
100 g of raw chicken has 237 kcal. 1 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken (160 g): about 379 kcal. 4 oz (113 g): about 268 kcal. 0.5 chicken, bone removed (266 g): about 630 kcal.
Is raw chicken high in protein?
Raw chicken contains 16.7 g of protein per 100 g (33% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 26.7 g in 1 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken (160 g). About 29% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 23.3 g).
How many carbs are in raw chicken?
Raw chicken has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw chicken?
Raw chicken contains 18.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.3 g is saturated (26% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw chicken contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (33% DV), selenium (23% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (20% DV), Vitamin B6 (15% DV) and zinc (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw chicken?
100 g contains 73 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chicken have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, meat and skin, raw has 237 kcal, while chicken, meatless, breaded, fried has 234 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 171463. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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