Chicken, broilers or fryers, giblets, cooked, simmered: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Cooked Poultry
Chicken, broilers or fryers, giblets, cooked, simmered contains 157 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup chopped or dice (145 g) provides about 228 kcal.
Roughly 73% of its calories come from protein, with 27% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 393% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 195% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 108% of the Daily Value for selenium.
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 | 157 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 4.5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.3 g | 7% |
| Trans fat C | 0.1 g | |
| Cholesterol C | 442 mg | 147% |
| Sodium C | 67 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 27.2 g | 54% |
| Vitamin A C | 1,753 µg | 195% |
| Vitamin C C | 12.5 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.46 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.14 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 1.1 mg | 81% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 6.6 mg | 41% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 3.3 mg | 65% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.4 mg | 23% |
| Folate (B9) C | 257 µg | 64% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 9.4 µg | 393% |
| Choline C | 178 mg | 32% |
| Calcium C | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 7 mg | 39% |
| Magnesium C | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 289 mg | 23% |
| Potassium C | 224 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 4.2 mg | 38% |
| Copper C | 0.33 mg | 37% |
| Manganese C | 0.2 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 59.6 µg | 108% |
% 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 73%
- Fat 27%
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
- Protein27.2 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat4.5 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat1.3 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium67 mgin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal17.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water67.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.96 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.81 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan C | 0.11 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.45 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.5 g |
| Leucine C | 0.94 g |
| Lysine C | 0.83 g |
| Methionine C | 0.27 g |
| Cystine C | 0.17 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.51 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.4 g |
| Valine C | 0.62 g |
| Arginine C | 0.68 g |
| Histidine C | 0.31 g |
| Alanine C | 0.62 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 0.99 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 1.3 g |
| Glycine C | 0.53 g |
| Proline C | 0.45 g |
| Serine C | 0.46 g |
| Hydroxyproline C | 0.019 g |
Individual fatty acids (31)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) C | 0.009 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.48 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.007 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.75 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.55 g |
| SFA 20:0 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.85 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.012 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.3 g |
| SFA 22:0 C | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 14:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.1 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.015 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 17:0 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c C | 0.019 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c C | 0.32 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 17:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 15:1 C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (15)
| Beta-carotene C | 13 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 12 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 37 µg |
| Retinol C | 1,751 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 5 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) Z | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 5 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta C | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma C | 0.22 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha C | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta C | 0 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water C | 67.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 1.1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 655 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 5,869 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) C | 0 µg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 257 µg |
| Betaine C | 6.8 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey, all classes, gizzard, cooked, simmered Cooked | 155 | 26.5 g | 0 g | 4.6 g |
| Turkey, light or dark meat, fried, coated, skin not eaten Cooked | 165 | 27.2 g | 1.4 g | 5.1 g |
| Ostrich, top loin, cooked Cooked | 155 | 28.1 g | 0 g | 3.9 g |
| Turkey, light and dark meat, roasted, skin not eaten Cooked | 151 | 28 g | 0 g | 3.8 g |
| Emu, ground, cooked, pan-broiled Cooked | 163 | 28.4 g | 0 g | 4.7 g |
| Turkey, whole, meat only, with added solution, roasted Cooked | 140 | 26.6 g | 0 g | 3.7 g |
| Turkey from whole, light meat, meat and skin, with added solution, cooked, roasted Cooked | 157 | 26.5 g | 0 g | 5.6 g |
| Turkey, thigh, cooked, skin not eaten Cooked | 161 | 26.9 g | 0 g | 6 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 157 kcal. 1 cup chopped or dice (145 g): about 228 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 133 kcal.
Is cooked chicken high in protein?
Cooked chicken contains 27.2 g of protein per 100 g (54% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 39.4 g in 1 cup chopped or dice (145 g). About 73% 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 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked chicken?
Cooked chicken contains 4.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.3 g is saturated (7% 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 Vitamin B12 (393% DV), Vitamin A (195% DV), selenium (108% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (81% DV) and Pantothenic acid (B5) (65% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked chicken?
100 g contains 67 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chicken have the same nutrition cooked and frozen?
No. Per 100 g, chicken, broilers or fryers, giblets, cooked, simmered has 157 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 171455. 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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