Chicken, back: Nutrition Facts
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Chicken, back contains 298 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium back, yield after cooking, bone removed (130 g) provides about 387 kcal.
Roughly 65% of its calories come from fat, with 35% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more 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 42% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 41% of the Daily Value for selenium and 20% of the Daily Value for zinc.
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 | 298 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 20.8 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.8 g | 29% |
| Cholesterol C | 87 mg | 29% |
| Sodium C | 409 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 25.7 g | 51% |
| Vitamin A C | 104 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.27 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 4.9 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.19 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 6.7 mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.27 mg | 16% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.27 µg | 11% |
| Choline C | 61.8 mg | 11% |
| Calcium C | 21 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium C | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 153 mg | 12% |
| Potassium C | 208 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 2.2 mg | 20% |
| Copper C | 0.075 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 22.3 µg | 41% |
% 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 35%
- Fat 65%
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
- Protein25.7 gin the top quarter of chicken, whole pieces (median 23.6 g)
- Fat20.8 gin the top quarter of chicken, whole pieces (median 10.7 g)
- Saturated fat5.8 gin the top quarter of chicken, whole pieces (median 2.7 g)
- Sodium409 mgabove the median for chicken, whole pieces (median 405 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water53.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 8.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 4.6 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.02 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.06 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 4 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 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.16 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 4.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 6.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.17 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.2 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.03 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 104 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 53.1 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 wing, NS as to cooking method | 257 | 23.4 g | 0.6 g | 18 g |
| Chicken thigh, NS as to cooking method, skin eaten | 226 | 22.5 g | 0.12 g | 15.1 g |
| Chicken "wings", plain, from precooked | 294 | 18.6 g | 7.2 g | 20.6 g |
| Chicken leg, drumstick and thigh, NS as to cooking method, skin eaten | 218 | 23.8 g | 0.12 g | 13.6 g |
| Chicken "wings" with hot sauce, from precooked | 254 | 17.6 g | 2.5 g | 19.5 g |
| Chicken "wings" with hot sauce, from other sources | 267 | 17 g | 5.1 g | 20 g |
| Chicken feet | 215 | 19.4 g | 0.2 g | 14.6 g |
| Chicken "wings" with hot sauce, from fast food / restaurant | 272 | 16.8 g | 6.2 g | 20.2 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 298 kcal. 1 medium back, yield after cooking, bone removed (130 g): about 387 kcal. 1 small back, yield after cooking, bone removed (110 g): about 328 kcal. 1 large back, yield after cooking, bone removed (160 g): about 477 kcal.
Is chicken high in protein?
Chicken contains 25.7 g of protein per 100 g (51% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 33.4 g in 1 medium back, yield after cooking, bone removed (130 g). About 35% 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 chicken?
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 chicken?
Chicken contains 20.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.8 g is saturated (29% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does chicken contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (42% DV), selenium (41% DV), zinc (20% DV), Vitamin B6 (16% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in chicken?
100 g contains 409 mg of sodium, 18% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chicken have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, chicken, back has 298 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 2706081. 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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