Chicken, NS as to part, stewed, NS as to skin eaten: Nutrition Facts
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Chicken, NS as to part, stewed, NS as to skin eaten contains 156 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz, cooked (28.4 g) provides about 44 kcal.
Roughly 68% of its calories come from protein, with 32% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in chicken, whole pieces on FoodFactly, where the median is 204 kcal per 100 g across 160 foods.
100 g provides 52% of the Daily Value for selenium, 47% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 36% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
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 | 156 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 5.4 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.4 g | 7% |
| Cholesterol C | 113 mg | 38% |
| Sodium C | 366 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 26 g | 52% |
| Vitamin A C | 8 µg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.43 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.1 µg | 0.1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.084 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.19 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 7.5 mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.61 mg | 36% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.29 µg | 12% |
| Choline C | 70.3 mg | 13% |
| Calcium C | 9 mg | 0.7% |
| Iron C | 0.77 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 202 mg | 16% |
| Potassium C | 293 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 1.5 mg | 13% |
| Copper C | 0.049 mg | 5% |
| Selenium C | 28.4 µg | 52% |
% 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 68%
- Fat 32%
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
- Protein26 gin the top quarter of chicken, whole pieces (median 23.6 g)
- Fat5.4 gin the lowest quarter of chicken, whole pieces (median 10.7 g)
- Saturated fat1.4 gin the lowest quarter of chicken, whole pieces (median 2.7 g)
- Sodium366 mgbelow the median for chicken, whole pieces (median 405 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal16.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water67.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.97 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.006 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.005 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.81 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.027 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.29 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.038 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.071 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.28 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.007 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 8 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 67.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 6 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken drumstick, baked, broiled, or roasted, skin not eaten, from raw Cooked | 154 | 24.1 g | 0 g | 5.7 g |
| Chicken drumstick, baked or broiled, skin not eaten, from pre-cooked Cooked | 172 | 27.7 g | 0 g | 6.8 g |
| Chicken drumstick, rotisserie, skin not eaten Cooked | 172 | 27.7 g | 0 g | 6.8 g |
| Chicken drumstick, stewed, skin not eaten Cooked | 148 | 23.7 g | 0 g | 5.9 g |
| Chicken leg, drumstick and thigh, baked or broiled, skin not eaten Cooked | 168 | 24.4 g | 0 g | 7.1 g |
| Chicken breast, baked or broiled, skin eaten, from pre-cooked Cooked | 175 | 26.4 g | 0.09 g | 7.7 g |
| Chicken breast, rotisserie, skin eaten Cooked | 175 | 26.4 g | 0.09 g | 7.7 g |
| Chicken breast, baked or broiled, skin not eaten, from pre-cooked Cooked | 144 | 28 g | 0 g | 3.6 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 156 kcal. 1 oz, cooked (28.4 g): about 44 kcal. 1 slice (60 g): about 94 kcal. 1 piece (70 g): about 109 kcal.
Is cooked chicken high in protein?
Cooked chicken contains 26 g of protein per 100 g (52% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7.4 g in 1 oz, cooked (28.4 g). About 68% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other chicken, whole pieces, that is among the highest quarter (median 23.6 g).
How many carbs are in cooked chicken?
Cooked 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 cooked chicken?
Cooked chicken contains 5.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.4 g is saturated (7% 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 (52% DV), Niacin (B3) (47% DV), Vitamin B6 (36% DV), phosphorus (16% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked chicken?
100 g contains 366 mg of sodium, 16% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chicken have the same nutrition cooked and frozen?
No. Per 100 g, chicken, NS as to part, stewed, NS as to skin eaten has 156 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: 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 2705938. 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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