Calories in Chicken, broilers or fryers, skin only, cooked, fried, flour
Generic food Cooked Poultry
Chicken, broilers or fryers, skin only, cooked, fried, flour contains 502 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken (33 g) provides about 166 kcal.
Roughly 77% of its calories come from fat, with 15% from protein and 8% 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 114% of the Daily Value for selenium, 36% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 13% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5).
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 | 502 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 42.6 g | 55% |
| Saturated fat ? | 11.7 g | 58% |
| Cholesterol ? | 73 mg | 24% |
| Sodium ? | 53 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 9.3 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 19.1 g | 38% |
| Vitamin A ? | 70 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.097 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 5.8 mg | 36% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.67 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 53 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.18 µg | 8% |
| Calcium ? | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron ? | 1.5 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium ? | 17 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus ? | 126 mg | 10% |
| Potassium ? | 125 mg | 3% |
| Zinc ? | 1.2 mg | 10% |
| Copper ? | 0.079 mg | 9% |
| Manganese ? | 0.06 mg | 3% |
| Selenium C | 62.9 µg | 114% |
% 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 15%
- Carbohydrates 8%
- Fat 77%
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
- Protein19.1 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat42.6 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat11.7 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium53 mgin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water28.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 18 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 9.4 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.16 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.67 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.63 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.1 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.1 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.38 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.33 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.67 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.45 g |
| Valine ? | 0.81 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.4 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.37 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.5 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.7 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.7 g |
| Glycine ? | 2.9 g |
| Proline ? | 1.8 g |
| Serine ? | 0.8 g |
Individual fatty acids (15)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0.02 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0.03 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 8.7 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.03 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.31 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 8.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 2.6 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 15.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.41 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.09 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 2 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.43 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0.01 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 70 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 28.5 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 0.45 g |
| Energy ? | 2,100 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 232 IU |
| Folic acid C | 29 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 4 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, young hen, skin only, cooked, roasted Cooked | 482 | 19 g | 0 g | 44.5 g |
| Turkey, skin from whole, (light and dark), with added solution, roasted Cooked | 451 | 22.2 g | 0 g | 40.3 g |
| Turkey, whole, skin (light and dark), roasted Cooked | 459 | 23.9 g | 0.57 g | 39.3 g |
| Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked Cooked | 462 | 11.4 g | 4.7 g | 43.8 g |
| Turkey, skin, from retail parts, from dark meat, cooked, roasted Cooked | 414 | 24.6 g | 0 g | 35 g |
| Turkey, whole, skin (light and dark), raw Raw | 407 | 13 g | 0.16 g | 38.9 g |
| Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, raw Raw | 404 | 11.5 g | 0 g | 39.3 g |
| Turkey, skin, from retail parts, from dark meat, raw Raw | 380 | 14.4 g | 0 g | 35.8 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 502 kcal. 1 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken (33 g): about 166 kcal. 0.5 chicken, skin only (56 g): about 281 kcal.
Is cooked chicken high in protein?
Cooked chicken contains 19.1 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6.3 g in 1 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken (33 g). About 15% 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 cooked chicken?
Cooked chicken has 9.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in cooked chicken?
Cooked chicken contains 42.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 11.7 g is saturated (58% 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 selenium (114% DV), Niacin (B3) (36% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (13% DV), Folate (B9) (13% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked chicken?
100 g contains 53 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chicken have the same nutrition cooked and frozen?
No. Per 100 g, chicken, broilers or fryers, skin only, cooked, fried, flour has 502 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 171454. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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