Chicken, meatless, NFS: Nutrition Facts
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Chicken, meatless, NFS contains 224 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (168 g) provides about 376 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from fat, with 42% from protein and 7% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for soy and meat-alternative products on FoodFactly (229 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 91% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 77% of the Daily Value for copper and 41% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 224 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 12.7 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.5 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 709 mg | 31% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.6 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3.6 g | 13% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 23.6 g | 47% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.7 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.062 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.25 mg | 19% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.5 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.7 mg | 41% |
| Folate (B9) C | 76 µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 2.2 µg | 91% |
| Choline C | 71.6 mg | 13% |
| Calcium C | 35 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 3.3 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium C | 17 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 335 mg | 27% |
| Potassium C | 54 mg | 1% |
| Zinc C | 0.7 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.69 mg | 77% |
| Selenium C | 7.4 µg | 13% |
% 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 42%
- Carbohydrates 7%
- Fat 51%
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
- Protein23.6 gin the top quarter of soy and meat-alternative products (median 16.8 g)
- Fiber3.6 gabove the median for soy and meat-alternative products (median 3.2 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of soy and meat-alternative products (median 1.2 g)
- Fat12.7 gabove the median for soy and meat-alternative products (median 10.4 g)
- Saturated fat1.5 gbelow the median for soy and meat-alternative products (median 1.6 g)
- Sodium709 mgin the top quarter of soy and meat-alternative products (median 286 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water58.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 5 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 4.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.094 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.047 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.56 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 58.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 76 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 2.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot dog, vegetarian | 233 | 19.6 g | 7.7 g | 13.7 g |
| Pork, chop, coated, lean and fat eaten | 229 | 25.1 g | 7.2 g | 10.6 g |
| Mock chicken legs | 242 | 21.5 g | 8 g | 13.6 g |
| Veal, ground | 213 | 25.6 g | 1.5 g | 11.7 g |
| Beef, steak, chuck | 225 | 26 g | 0.21 g | 13.4 g |
| Pork, cured, ham with natural juices, shank, bone-in, separable lean and fat, unheated | 191 | 22.4 g | 0.32 g | 11.1 g |
| Pork, ears | 236 | 26.2 g | 0 g | 13.8 g |
| Pork, bones | 236 | 26.2 g | 0 g | 13.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chicken?
100 g of chicken has 224 kcal. 1 cup (168 g): about 376 kcal.
Is chicken high in protein?
Chicken contains 23.6 g of protein per 100 g (47% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 39.6 g in 1 cup (168 g). About 42% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other soy and meat-alternative products, that is among the highest quarter (median 16.8 g).
How many carbs are in chicken?
Chicken has 3.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.6 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in chicken?
Chicken contains 12.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.5 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does chicken contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (91% DV), copper (77% DV), Vitamin B6 (41% DV), phosphorus (27% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in chicken?
100 g contains 709 mg of sodium, 31% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chicken have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, chicken, meatless, NFS has 224 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707468. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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