Chicken, gizzard, all classes, raw: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Raw Poultry
Chicken, gizzard, all classes, raw contains 94 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 lb (453 g) provides about 426 kcal.
Roughly 79% of its calories come from protein, with 21% 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 50% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 46% of the Daily Value for selenium and 25% of the Daily Value for zinc.
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, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 94 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 2.1 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat M | 0.53 g | 3% |
| Trans fat M | 0.06 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 240 mg | 80% |
| Sodium M | 69 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 17.7 g | 35% |
| Vitamin A ? | 19 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C M | 3.7 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.33 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.028 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.23 mg | 18% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 3.7 mg | 23% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.63 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.11 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 1.2 µg | 50% |
| Calcium M | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron M | 2.5 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium M | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus M | 148 mg | 12% |
| Potassium M | 237 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 2.7 mg | 25% |
| Copper M | 0.12 mg | 13% |
| Manganese M | 0.055 mg | 2% |
| Selenium M | 25.5 µg | 46% |
% 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 79%
- Fat 21%
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
- Protein17.7 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat2.1 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat0.53 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium69 mgin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal18.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water79.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 0.51 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 0.36 g |
Individual fatty acids (29)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) Z | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) Z | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.009 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.25 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.007 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.35 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.17 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 0.43 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.086 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.073 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 22:1 Z | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) Z | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.013 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (13)
| Beta-carotene M | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 19 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.15 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (9)
| Water M | 79.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.95 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 393 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 64 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 5 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, gizzard, all classes, raw Raw | 111 | 18.8 g | 0 g | 3.4 g |
| Turkey, dark meat from whole, meat only, with added solution, raw Raw | 115 | 19.3 g | 0.1 g | 4.1 g |
| Turkey, thigh, from whole bird, meat only, with added solution, raw Raw | 115 | 19.3 g | 0.15 g | 4.1 g |
| Turkey, drumstick, from whole bird, meat only, with added solution, raw Raw | 115 | 19.3 g | 0.15 g | 4.1 g |
| Turkey, back, from whole bird, meat only, with added solution, raw Raw | 115 | 19.3 g | 0.15 g | 4.1 g |
| Guinea hen, meat only, raw Raw | 110 | 20.6 g | 0 g | 2.5 g |
| Turkey, whole, meat only, with added solution, raw Raw | 106 | 20.9 g | 0.14 g | 2.4 g |
| Duck, wild, breast, meat only, raw Raw | 123 | 19.9 g | 0 g | 4.3 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 94 kcal. 1 lb (453 g): about 426 kcal. 4 oz (113 g): about 106 kcal.
Is raw chicken high in protein?
Raw chicken contains 17.7 g of protein per 100 g (35% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 80 g in 1 lb (453 g). About 79% 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 2.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.53 g is saturated (3% 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 B12 (50% DV), selenium (46% DV), zinc (25% DV), Niacin (B3) (23% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw chicken?
100 g contains 69 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, gizzard, all classes, raw has 94 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 171456. 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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