Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, meat only, cooked, fried: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Cooked Poultry
Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, meat only, cooked, fried contains 239 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (140 g) provides about 335 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from protein, with 45% from fat and 4% 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 44% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 37% of the Daily Value for selenium and 26% of the Daily Value for zinc.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 239 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 11.6 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat ? | 3.1 g | 16% |
| Cholesterol ? | 96 mg | 32% |
| Sodium ? | 97 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2.6 g | 0.9% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 29 g | 58% |
| Vitamin A ? | 24 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.093 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.25 mg | 19% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 7.1 mg | 44% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 1.3 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.37 mg | 22% |
| Folate (B9) C | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.33 µg | 14% |
| Calcium ? | 18 mg | 1% |
| Iron ? | 1.5 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium ? | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus ? | 187 mg | 15% |
| Potassium ? | 253 mg | 5% |
| Zinc ? | 2.9 mg | 26% |
| Copper ? | 0.089 mg | 10% |
| Manganese ? | 0.033 mg | 1% |
| Selenium C | 20.5 µg | 37% |
% 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 50%
- Carbohydrates 4%
- Fat 45%
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
- Protein29 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat11.6 gabove the median for poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat3.1 gabove the median for poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium97 mgabove the median for poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal12.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water55.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 4.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 2.8 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.34 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 1.2 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 1.5 g |
| Leucine ? | 2.2 g |
| Lysine ? | 2.4 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.8 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.38 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 1.2 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.98 g |
| Valine ? | 1.4 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.7 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.9 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.6 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 2.6 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 4.4 g |
| Glycine ? | 1.4 g |
| Proline ? | 1.2 g |
| Serine ? | 1 g |
Individual fatty acids (15)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0.02 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0.06 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 2.3 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.03 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.08 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 2.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.81 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 3.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.15 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.49 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.05 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0.03 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 24 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 55.7 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.1 g |
| Energy ? | 1,000 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 79 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goose, domesticated, meat only, cooked, roasted Cooked | 238 | 29 g | 0 g | 12.7 g |
| Turkey, retail parts, wing, meat and skin, cooked, roasted Cooked | 235 | 28.7 g | 0.13 g | 13.3 g |
| Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, cooked, roasted Cooked | 229 | 27.4 g | 0 g | 12.4 g |
| Turkey, wing, smoked, cooked, with skin, bone removed Cooked | 221 | 27.4 g | 0 g | 12.4 g |
| Turkey, ground, 93% lean, 7% fat, pan-broiled crumbles Cooked | 213 | 27.1 g | 0 g | 11.6 g |
| Duck, young duckling, domesticated, White Pekin, leg, meat and skin, bone in, cooked, roasted Cooked | 217 | 26.8 g | 0 g | 11.4 g |
| Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, cooked, roasted Cooked | 208 | 27.9 g | 0 g | 9.8 g |
| Turkey, light or dark meat, smoked, cooked, with skin, bone removed Cooked | 208 | 28.1 g | 0 g | 9.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked chicken?
100 g of cooked chicken has 239 kcal. 1 cup (140 g): about 335 kcal. 1 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken (91 g): about 217 kcal.
Is cooked chicken high in protein?
Cooked chicken contains 29 g of protein per 100 g (58% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 40.6 g in 1 cup (140 g). About 50% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry products, that is among the highest quarter (median 23.3 g).
How many carbs are in cooked chicken?
Cooked chicken has 2.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in cooked chicken?
Cooked chicken contains 11.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.1 g is saturated (16% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked chicken contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (44% DV), selenium (37% DV), zinc (26% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (25% DV) and Vitamin B6 (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked chicken?
100 g contains 97 mg of sodium, 4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chicken have the same nutrition cooked and frozen?
No. Per 100 g, chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, meat only, cooked, fried has 239 kcal, while chicken, thighs, frozen, breaded, reheated has 334 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 171068. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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