Chicken, canned, meat only: Nutrition Facts
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Chicken, canned, meat only contains 185 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (205 g) provides about 379 kcal.
Roughly 57% of its calories come from protein, with 41% from fat and 2% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for chicken, whole pieces on FoodFactly (204 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 42% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 33% of the Daily Value for selenium and 23% of the Daily Value for zinc.
These values are for the canned 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 | 185 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 8.1 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.3 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol C | 50 mg | 17% |
| Sodium C | 482 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.9 g | 0.3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 25.3 g | 51% |
| Vitamin A C | 53 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.32 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.3 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.4 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.19 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1 µg | 42% |
| Choline C | 73.8 mg | 13% |
| Calcium C | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium C | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 153 mg | 12% |
| Potassium C | 153 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 2.5 mg | 23% |
| Copper C | 0.05 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 18.4 µg | 33% |
% 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 57%
- Carbohydrates 2%
- Fat 41%
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
- Protein25.3 gabove the median for chicken, whole pieces (median 23.6 g)
- Fat8.1 gbelow the median for chicken, whole pieces (median 10.7 g)
- Saturated fat2.3 gbelow the median for chicken, whole pieces (median 2.7 g)
- Sodium482 mgabove the median for chicken, whole pieces (median 405 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal13.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water64.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.011 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.21 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.6 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 | 0.011 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.063 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.47 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.074 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.074 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.47 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.084 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.011 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 53 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 64.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 2 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 breast, stewed, skin eaten Cooked | 181 | 24.7 g | 0 g | 8.3 g |
| Chicken thigh, baked, broiled, or roasted, skin not eaten, from raw Cooked | 178 | 24.6 g | 0 g | 8.1 g |
| Chicken leg, drumstick and thigh, NS as to cooking method, skin not eaten | 185 | 25.5 g | 0 g | 9.2 g |
| Chicken leg, drumstick and thigh, rotisserie, skin not eaten Cooked | 185 | 25.5 g | 0 g | 9.2 g |
| Chicken thigh, stewed, skin not eaten Cooked | 175 | 24.4 g | 0 g | 8.6 g |
| Chicken breast, baked, broiled, or roasted, skin eaten, from raw Cooked | 192 | 26.2 g | 0 g | 8.8 g |
| Chicken breast, NS as to cooking method, skin eaten | 175 | 26.4 g | 0.09 g | 7.7 g |
| Chicken breast, baked or broiled, skin eaten, from pre-cooked Cooked | 175 | 26.4 g | 0.09 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 canned chicken?
100 g of canned chicken has 185 kcal. 1 cup (205 g): about 379 kcal. 1 can, 5 oz yields (125 g): about 231 kcal.
Is canned chicken high in protein?
Canned chicken contains 25.3 g of protein per 100 g (51% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 51.9 g in 1 cup (205 g). About 57% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other chicken, whole pieces, that is above the median (median 23.6 g).
How many carbs are in canned chicken?
Canned chicken has 0.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned chicken?
Canned chicken contains 8.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.3 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned chicken contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (42% DV), selenium (33% DV), zinc (23% DV), Niacin (B3) (15% DV) and choline (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned chicken?
100 g contains 482 mg of sodium, 21% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chicken have the same nutrition canned and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, chicken, canned, meat only has 185 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 2706086. 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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