Chicken, cornish game hens, meat only, cooked, roasted: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Cooked Poultry
Chicken, cornish game hens, meat only, cooked, roasted contains 134 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 bird whole (220 g) provides about 295 kcal.
Roughly 73% of its calories come from protein, with 27% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in poultry products on FoodFactly, where the median is 176 kcal per 100 g across 391 foods.
100 g provides 39% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 38% of the Daily Value for selenium and 21% 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 USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 134 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 3.9 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.99 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol ? | 106 mg | 35% |
| Sodium ? | 63 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 23.3 g | 47% |
| Vitamin A C | 20 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0.6 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K I | 2.4 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.075 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.23 mg | 17% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 6.3 mg | 39% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.56 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.36 mg | 21% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.3 µg | 13% |
| Choline I | 66.3 mg | 12% |
| Calcium ? | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron ? | 0.77 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium ? | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 149 mg | 12% |
| Potassium ? | 250 mg | 5% |
| Zinc ? | 1.5 mg | 14% |
| Copper ? | 0.059 mg | 7% |
| Manganese ? | 0.015 mg | 0.7% |
| Selenium C | 20.8 µg | 38% |
% 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 73%
- Fat 27%
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
- Protein23.3 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat3.9 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat0.99 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium63 mgin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal17.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water71.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 1.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.94 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.27 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.98 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 1.2 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.7 g |
| Lysine ? | 2 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.65 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.3 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.93 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.79 g |
| Valine ? | 1.2 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.4 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.72 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.3 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 2.1 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 3.5 g |
| Glycine ? | 1.1 g |
| Proline ? | 0.96 g |
| Serine ? | 0.8 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) ? | 0.69 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 ? | 0.03 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.69 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.26 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.17 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.21 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0.02 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 20 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 5 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0.1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (13)
| Water ? | 71.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 561 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 65 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) Z | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 2 µg |
| Betaine I | 4.8 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornish game hen, cooked, skin not eaten Cooked | 133 | 23.1 g | 0 g | 3.8 g |
| Cornish game hen, roasted, skin not eaten Cooked | 133 | 23.1 g | 0 g | 3.8 g |
| Turkey breast, pre-basted, meat and skin, cooked, roasted Cooked | 126 | 22.2 g | 0 g | 3.5 g |
| Chicken fillet, grilled Cooked | 151 | 22.3 g | 2.4 g | 5.8 g |
| Turkey, retail parts, thigh, meat only, cooked, roasted Cooked | 159 | 25.1 g | 0.46 g | 6.3 g |
| Turkey, whole, meat only, with added solution, roasted Cooked | 140 | 26.6 g | 0 g | 3.7 g |
| Turkey, all classes, gizzard, cooked, simmered Cooked | 155 | 26.5 g | 0 g | 4.6 g |
| Turkey, drumstick, from whole bird, meat only, with added solution, roasted Cooked | 158 | 26.1 g | 0 g | 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 134 kcal. 1 bird whole (220 g): about 295 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 114 kcal. 0.5 bird (110 g): about 147 kcal.
Is cooked chicken high in protein?
Cooked chicken contains 23.3 g of protein per 100 g (47% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 51.3 g in 1 bird whole (220 g). About 73% 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 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 3.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.99 g is saturated (5% 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 Niacin (B3) (39% DV), selenium (38% DV), Vitamin B6 (21% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (17% DV) and zinc (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked chicken?
100 g contains 63 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chicken have the same nutrition cooked and frozen?
No. Per 100 g, chicken, cornish game hens, meat only, cooked, roasted has 134 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: 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 171109. 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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