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Chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat and skin, raw: Nutrition Facts

Generic food Raw Poultry

Chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat and skin, raw contains 186 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 0.5 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken (116 g) provides about 216 kcal.

Roughly 55% of its calories come from fat, with 45% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for poultry products on FoodFactly (176 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 56% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 30% of the Daily Value for selenium and 28% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.

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.

186kcal per 100 g
20.3 gprotein
0 gcarbohydrates
11.1 gfat
216kcal in 0.5 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken (116 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories C 186 kcal
Total fat ? 11.1 g 14%
Saturated fat ? 3.2 g 16%
Cholesterol ? 67 mg 22%
Sodium ? 65 mg 3%
Total carbohydrates Z 0 g 0%
Dietary fiber Z 0 g 0%
Total sugars Z 0 g
Protein ? 20.3 g 41%
Vitamin A C 29 µg3%
Vitamin C Z 0 mg0%
Vitamin E C 0.27 mg2%
Vitamin K C 2.4 µg2%
Thiamin (B1) ? 0.059 mg5%
Riboflavin (B2) ? 0.086 mg7%
Niacin (B3) ? 8.9 mg56%
Pantothenic acid (B5) ? 0.79 mg16%
Vitamin B6 ? 0.48 mg28%
Folate (B9) C 4 µg1%
Vitamin B12 ? 0.34 µg14%
Calcium ? 11 mg0.8%
Iron ? 0.79 mg4%
Magnesium ? 23 mg5%
Phosphorus ? 163 mg13%
Potassium ? 204 mg4%
Zinc ? 0.93 mg8%
Copper ? 0.04 mg4%
Manganese ? 0.018 mg0.8%
Selenium C 16.4 µg30%

% 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: 45%Fat: 55%186kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 45%
  • Fat 55%

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

Niacin (B3)56%Selenium30%Vitamin B628%Pantothenic acid (B5)16%Vitamin B1214%Phosphorus13%Zinc8%Riboflavin (B2)7%Magnesium5%Thiamin (B1)5%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein20.3 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 23.3 g)
  • Fat11.1 gabove the median for poultry products (median 8.1 g)
  • Saturated fat3.2 gabove the median for poultry products (median 2.2 g)
  • Sodium65 mgin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 88 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal10.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water68.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat ?4.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat ?2.3 g
Amino acids (18)
Tryptophan ?0.23 g
Threonine ?0.84 g
Isoleucine ?1 g
Leucine ?1.5 g
Lysine ?1.7 g
Methionine ?0.54 g
Cystine ?0.27 g
Phenylalanine ?0.79 g
Tyrosine ?0.66 g
Valine ?0.99 g
Arginine ?1.3 g
Histidine ?0.6 g
Alanine ?1.2 g
Aspartic acid ?1.8 g
Glutamic acid ?3 g
Glycine ?1.3 g
Proline ?0.97 g
Serine ?0.71 g
Individual fatty acids (19)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ?0.01 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ?0.02 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ?2.1 g
SFA 4:0 Z0 g
SFA 6:0 Z0 g
SFA 8:0 Z0 g
SFA 10:0 ?0 g
SFA 12:0 ?0.01 g
SFA 14:0 ?0.09 g
SFA 16:0 ?2.3 g
SFA 18:0 ?0.63 g
MUFA 18:1 ?3.7 g
PUFA 18:3 ?0.1 g
PUFA 20:4 ?0.06 g
MUFA 16:1 ?0.6 g
PUFA 18:4 Z0 g
MUFA 20:1 ?0.12 g
MUFA 22:1 ?0 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ?0.01 g
Carotenoids (6)
Beta-carotene Z0 µg
Lycopene Z0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin Z0 µg
Retinol C29 µg
Carotene, alpha Z0 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta Z0 µg
Other components (9)
Water ?68.6 g
Alcohol Z0 g
Caffeine Z0 mg
Ash ?0.86 g
Theobromine Z0 mg
Energy ?778 kJ
Vitamin A, IU C97 IU
Folic acid Z0 µg
Folate, food ?4 µg

Other forms of Chicken

Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Chicken, meatless, breaded, fried Cooked 234 21.3 g 8.5 g 12.8 g
Chicken, thighs, frozen, breaded, reheated Frozen 334 18.7 g 14.2 g 22.5 g
Chicken, meatless 224 23.6 g 3.6 g 12.7 g
Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin and giblets and neck, raw Raw 213 18.3 g 0.13 g 14.8 g
Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin and giblets and neck, cooked, fried, batter Cooked 291 22.8 g 9 g 17.5 g
Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin and giblets and neck, cooked, fried, flour Cooked 272 28.6 g 3.3 g 15.3 g
Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin and giblets and neck, roasted Cooked 234 26.8 g 0.06 g 13.3 g
Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, stewed Cooked 219 24.7 g 0 g 12.6 g
Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat only, raw Raw 119 21.4 g 0 g 3.1 g
Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat only, cooked, fried Cooked 219 30.6 g 1.7 g 9.1 g
Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat only, cooked, roasted Cooked 190 28.9 g 0 g 7.4 g
Chicken, broilers or fryers, skin only, cooked, roasted Cooked 454 20.4 g 0 g 40.7 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Foods with a similar nutritional profile

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Quail, meat and skin, raw Raw 192 19.6 g 0 g 12.1 g
Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw Raw 197 20.2 g 0 g 12.3 g
Turkey, dark meat, meat and skin, raw Raw 166 19.8 g 0.15 g 9 g
Turkey, retail parts, thigh, meat and skin, raw Raw 161 19.5 g 0 g 9.2 g
Turkey, dark meat from whole, meat and skin, with added solution, raw Raw 169 17.8 g 0.15 g 10.8 g
Ostrich, ground, raw Raw 165 20.2 g 0 g 8.7 g
Turkey, whole, meat and skin, with added solution, raw Raw 159 19 g 0.15 g 9.1 g
Turkey, retail parts, wing, meat and skin, raw Raw 202 19.5 g 0.05 g 13.8 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 171062. 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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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in raw chicken?

100 g of raw chicken has 186 kcal. 0.5 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken (116 g): about 216 kcal. 4 oz (113 g): about 210 kcal. 0 chicken, bone removed (194 g): about 361 kcal.

Is raw chicken high in protein?

Raw chicken contains 20.3 g of protein per 100 g (41% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 23.5 g in 0.5 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken (116 g). About 45% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry products, that is below the median (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 11.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.2 g is saturated (16% 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) (56% DV), selenium (30% DV), Vitamin B6 (28% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (16% DV) and Vitamin B12 (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in raw chicken?

100 g contains 65 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, light meat, meat and skin, raw has 186 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.