Chicken, ground: Nutrition Facts
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Chicken, ground contains 201 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz, cooked (28.4 g) provides about 57 kcal.
Roughly 54% of its calories come from protein, with 46% from fat and 0% 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 56% of the Daily Value for selenium, 55% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 54% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
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 | 201 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 10.3 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.7 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol C | 92 mg | 31% |
| Sodium C | 400 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 27.1 g | 54% |
| Vitamin A C | 24 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.11 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.076 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.21 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 8.7 mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.63 mg | 37% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.3 µg | 55% |
| Choline C | 77.5 mg | 14% |
| Calcium C | 28 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 1.5 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium C | 30 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus C | 252 mg | 20% |
| Potassium C | 292 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 3.1 mg | 28% |
| Copper C | 0.15 mg | 17% |
| Selenium C | 30.8 µg | 56% |
% 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 54%
- Fat 46%
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
- Protein27.1 gin the top quarter of chicken, whole pieces (median 23.6 g)
- Fat10.3 gbelow the median for chicken, whole pieces (median 10.7 g)
- Saturated fat2.7 gbelow the median for chicken, whole pieces (median 2.7 g)
- Sodium400 mgbelow the median for chicken, whole pieces (median 405 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal13.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water61.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.9 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.01 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.009 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.014 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.087 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.72 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.3 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.037 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.012 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 24 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 61.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 7 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, NS as to cooking method, skin eaten | 206 | 25.6 g | 0.12 g | 11.5 g |
| Chicken leg, drumstick and thigh, NS as to cooking method, skin not eaten | 185 | 25.5 g | 0 g | 9.2 g |
| Chicken breast, NS as to cooking method, skin eaten | 175 | 26.4 g | 0.09 g | 7.7 g |
| Chicken thigh, NS as to cooking method, skin not eaten | 193 | 24.1 g | 0 g | 10.7 g |
| Chicken drumstick, NS as to cooking method, skin not eaten | 172 | 27.7 g | 0 g | 6.8 g |
| Chicken leg, drumstick and thigh, NS as to cooking method, skin eaten | 218 | 23.8 g | 0.12 g | 13.6 g |
| Chicken thigh, NS as to cooking method, skin eaten | 226 | 22.5 g | 0.12 g | 15.1 g |
| Chicken breast, NS as to cooking method, skin not eaten | 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 chicken?
100 g of chicken has 201 kcal. 1 oz, cooked (28.4 g): about 57 kcal. 1 patty (60 g): about 121 kcal. 1 cup, cooked (130 g): about 261 kcal.
Is chicken high in protein?
Chicken contains 27.1 g of protein per 100 g (54% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7.7 g in 1 oz, cooked (28.4 g). About 54% 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 10.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.7 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does chicken contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (56% DV), Vitamin B12 (55% DV), Niacin (B3) (54% DV), Vitamin B6 (37% DV) and zinc (28% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in chicken?
100 g contains 400 mg of sodium, 17% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chicken have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, chicken, ground has 201 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 2706091. 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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