Calories in Chicken, broilers or fryers, separable fat, raw
Generic food Raw Poultry
Chicken, broilers or fryers, separable fat, raw contains 629 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (12.8 g) provides about 81 kcal.
Roughly 98% of its calories come from fat, with 2% 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 18% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E, 18% of the Daily Value for selenium and 17% of the Daily Value for Vitamin D.
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 | 629 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 68 g | 87% |
| Saturated fat ? | 20.3 g | 101% |
| Trans fat I | 0.75 g | |
| Cholesterol ? | 58 mg | 19% |
| Sodium ? | 32 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 3.7 g | 7% |
| Vitamin A C | 125 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D I | 3.3 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.7 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.4 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.021 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.059 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 2 mg | 13% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.19 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.02 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.07 µg | 3% |
| Choline I | 15.7 mg | 3% |
| Calcium ? | 7 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron ? | 0.7 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium ? | 6 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus ? | 54 mg | 4% |
| Potassium ? | 64 mg | 1% |
| Zinc ? | 0.45 mg | 4% |
| Copper ? | 0.029 mg | 3% |
| Manganese ? | 0.014 mg | 0.6% |
| Selenium M | 9.7 µg | 18% |
% 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 2%
- Fat 98%
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
- Protein3.7 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat68 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat20.3 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium32 mgin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.59 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water28.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 30.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 14.2 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.03 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.13 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.12 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.22 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.22 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.075 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.062 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.13 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.085 g |
| Valine ? | 0.16 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.29 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.072 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.3 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.33 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.46 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.6 g |
| Proline ? | 0.35 g |
| Serine ? | 0.15 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 13.3 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 ? | 0.04 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.6 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 14.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 4.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 25.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.7 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 3.9 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.73 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 125 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 130 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 3.3 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water ? | 28.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.28 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 2,632 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 509 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 1 µg |
| Betaine I | 0.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked Cooked | 462 | 11.4 g | 4.7 g | 43.8 g |
| Turkey, young hen, skin only, cooked, roasted Cooked | 482 | 19 g | 0 g | 44.5 g |
| Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, raw Raw | 404 | 11.5 g | 0 g | 39.3 g |
| Turkey, whole, skin (light and dark), raw Raw | 407 | 13 g | 0.16 g | 38.9 g |
| Turkey, skin from whole (light and dark), with added solution, raw Raw | 381 | 12.3 g | 0.21 g | 36.8 g |
| Turkey, skin from whole, (light and dark), with added solution, roasted Cooked | 451 | 22.2 g | 0 g | 40.3 g |
| Turkey, skin, from retail parts, from dark meat, raw Raw | 380 | 14.4 g | 0 g | 35.8 g |
| Turkey, whole, skin (light and dark), roasted Cooked | 459 | 23.9 g | 0.57 g | 39.3 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 629 kcal. 1 tbsp (12.8 g): about 81 kcal. 1 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken (32 g): about 201 kcal. 0.5 chicken, separable fat (52 g): about 327 kcal.
How much protein is in raw chicken?
Raw chicken contains 3.7 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.48 g in 1 tbsp (12.8 g). About 2% 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 68 g of fat per 100 g, of which 20.3 g is saturated (101% 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 Vitamin E (18% DV), selenium (18% DV), Vitamin D (17% DV), Vitamin A (14% DV) and Niacin (B3) (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw chicken?
100 g contains 32 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chicken have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, chicken, broilers or fryers, separable fat, raw has 629 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 171468. 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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