Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat and skin, raw: Nutrition Facts
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Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat and skin, raw contains 172 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 0.5 breast, bone removed, yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken (87 g) provides about 150 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from protein, with 50% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for poultry products on FoodFactly (176 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 62% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 31% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 30% of the Daily Value for selenium.
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.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 172 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 9.3 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat ? | 2.7 g | 13% |
| Trans fat C | 0.11 g | |
| Cholesterol ? | 64 mg | 21% |
| Sodium ? | 63 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 20.9 g | 42% |
| Vitamin A C | 24 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.4 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.27 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.063 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.085 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 9.9 mg | 62% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.8 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.53 mg | 31% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.34 µg | 14% |
| Choline I | 67.1 mg | 12% |
| Calcium ? | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron ? | 0.74 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium ? | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus ? | 174 mg | 14% |
| Potassium ? | 220 mg | 5% |
| Zinc ? | 0.8 mg | 7% |
| Copper ? | 0.039 mg | 4% |
| Manganese ? | 0.018 mg | 0.8% |
| Selenium C | 16.6 µg | 30% |
% 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 50%
- Fat 50%
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
- Protein20.9 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat9.3 gabove the median for poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat2.7 gabove the median for poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium63 mgin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal12.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water69.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 3.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 2 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.24 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.87 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 1.1 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.5 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.7 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.56 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.27 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.82 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.68 g |
| Valine ? | 1 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.3 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.63 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.2 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.9 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 3.1 g |
| Glycine ? | 1.2 g |
| Proline ? | 0.95 g |
| Serine ? | 0.73 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0.01 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0.02 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.08 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 2 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.54 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 3.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.08 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.05 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.5 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.1 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0.01 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 24 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 16 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, gamma C | 0.06 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water ? | 69.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 720 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 83 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) C | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 4 µg |
| Betaine I | 8.8 mg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrich, ground, raw Raw | 165 | 20.2 g | 0 g | 8.7 g |
| Turkey, dark meat, meat and skin, raw Raw | 166 | 19.8 g | 0.15 g | 9 g |
| Turkey, retail parts, thigh, meat and skin, raw Raw | 161 | 19.5 g | 0 g | 9.2 g |
| Pheasant, raw, meat and skin Raw | 181 | 22.7 g | 0 g | 9.3 g |
| Turkey, whole, meat and skin, with added solution, raw Raw | 159 | 19 g | 0.15 g | 9.1 g |
| Turkey, whole, light meat, meat and skin, raw Raw | 161 | 22 g | 0.15 g | 7.4 g |
| Turkey, retail parts, breast, meat and skin, raw Raw | 155 | 21.9 g | 0 g | 7.5 g |
| Turkey, Ground, raw Raw | 148 | 19.7 g | 0 g | 7.7 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 172 kcal. 0.5 breast, bone removed, yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken (87 g): about 150 kcal. 0.5 breast, bone removed (145 g): about 249 kcal.
Is raw chicken high in protein?
Raw chicken contains 20.9 g of protein per 100 g (42% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 18.1 g in 0.5 breast, bone removed, yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken (87 g). About 50% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry products, that is below the median (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 9.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.7 g is saturated (13% 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 Niacin (B3) (62% DV), Vitamin B6 (31% DV), selenium (30% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (16% DV) and Vitamin B12 (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw chicken?
100 g contains 63 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, broilers or fryers, breast, meat and skin, raw has 172 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 171474. 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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