Chicken, prepackaged or deli, luncheon meat: Nutrition Facts
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Chicken, prepackaged or deli, luncheon meat contains 98 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice, NFS (28 g) provides about 27 kcal.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from protein, with 17% from fat and 12% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in cold cuts and cured meats on FoodFactly, where the median is 200 kcal per 100 g across 43 foods.
100 g provides 57% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 26% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 24% of the Daily Value for selenium.
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 | 98 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 1.9 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.56 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol C | 51 mg | 17% |
| Sodium C | 1,030 mg | 45% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2.9 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0.75 g | |
| Protein C | 17.4 g | 35% |
| Vitamin A C | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.32 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.048 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.071 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 9.1 mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.45 mg | 26% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.14 µg | 6% |
| Choline C | 44.2 mg | 8% |
| Calcium C | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron C | 0.39 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 26 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 257 mg | 21% |
| Potassium C | 360 mg | 8% |
| Zinc C | 0.51 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Selenium C | 13.2 µg | 24% |
% 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 71%
- Carbohydrates 12%
- Fat 17%
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
- Protein17.4 gbelow the median for cold cuts and cured meats (median 18.2 g)
- Sugars0.75 gabove the median for cold cuts and cured meats (median 0.26 g)
- Fat1.9 gin the lowest quarter of cold cuts and cured meats (median 11.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.56 gin the lowest quarter of cold cuts and cured meats (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium1,030 mgbelow the median for cold cuts and cured meats (median 1,040 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal17.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water74.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.74 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.45 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.36 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.024 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.63 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.016 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.047 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.088 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.016 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.004 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 2 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 74.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork, cured, ham -- water added, slice, bone-in, separable lean only, unheated | 95 | 17.4 g | 1.2 g | 2.3 g |
| Lunchmeat, chicken breast, sliced | 100 | 16.4 g | 3.1 g | 2.5 g |
| Pork, cured, ham -- water added, shank, bone-in, separable lean only, unheated | 91 | 18.7 g | 0.71 g | 1.9 g |
| Pork, cured, ham and water product, rump, bone-in, separable lean only, unheated | 107 | 17.9 g | 1.2 g | 3.4 g |
| Chicken breast, fat-free, mesquite flavor, sliced | 80 | 16.8 g | 2.3 g | 0.39 g |
| HORMEL ALWAYS TENDER, Pork Tenderloin, Peppercorn-Flavored | 110 | 17.2 g | 1.8 g | 3.8 g |
| Pork, cured, ham -- water added, whole, boneless, separable lean only, unheated | 110 | 17.3 g | 1.5 g | 4 g |
| Luncheon meat, NFS | 101 | 16.7 g | 0.27 g | 3.7 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 98 kcal. 1 slice, NFS (28 g): about 27 kcal. Guideline amount on regular sandwich (56 g): about 55 kcal. Guideline amount on large sandwich (84 g): about 82 kcal.
Is chicken high in protein?
Chicken contains 17.4 g of protein per 100 g (35% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.9 g in 1 slice, NFS (28 g). About 71% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cold cuts and cured meats, that is below the median (median 18.2 g).
How many carbs are in chicken?
Chicken has 2.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.75 g of sugars.
How much fat is in chicken?
Chicken contains 1.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.56 g is saturated (3% 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) (57% DV), Vitamin B6 (26% DV), selenium (24% DV) and phosphorus (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in chicken?
100 g contains 1,030 mg of sodium, 45% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chicken have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, chicken, prepackaged or deli, luncheon meat has 98 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 2706208. 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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