Chicken, stewing, giblets, raw: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Raw Poultry
Chicken, stewing, giblets, raw contains 168 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken (28 g) provides about 47 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from fat, with 44% from protein and 5% 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 451% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 350% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 102% 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 | 168 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 9.2 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat ? | 2.6 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol ? | 240 mg | 80% |
| Sodium ? | 77 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2.1 g | 0.8% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 17.9 g | 36% |
| Vitamin A ? | 3,152 µg | 350% |
| Vitamin C ? | 11.4 mg | 13% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.097 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 1.1 mg | 85% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 8.5 mg | 53% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 3.3 mg | 66% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.52 mg | 31% |
| Folate (B9) C | 350 µg | 88% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 10.8 µg | 451% |
| Calcium ? | 10 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron ? | 5.9 mg | 33% |
| Magnesium ? | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus ? | 198 mg | 16% |
| Potassium ? | 226 mg | 5% |
| Zinc ? | 3 mg | 27% |
| Copper ? | 0.28 mg | 31% |
| Manganese ? | 0.15 mg | 7% |
| Selenium I | 56.1 µg | 102% |
% 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 44%
- Carbohydrates 5%
- Fat 51%
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
- Protein17.9 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat9.2 gabove the median for poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat2.6 gabove the median for poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium77 mgbelow the median for poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water69.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 2.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 2.1 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.2 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.81 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.9 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.4 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.3 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.45 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.24 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.81 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.59 g |
| Valine ? | 0.95 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.2 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.42 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.87 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.7 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.7 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.98 g |
| Proline ? | 0.91 g |
| Serine ? | 0.78 g |
Individual fatty acids (15)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.6 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.05 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 1.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.75 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 2.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.05 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.47 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.31 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 3,152 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 69.8 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 0.97 g |
| Energy ? | 703 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 10,497 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey, whole, meat and skin, with added solution, raw Raw | 159 | 19 g | 0.15 g | 9.1 g |
| Turkey, ground, 93% lean, 7% fat, raw Raw | 150 | 18.7 g | 0 g | 8.3 g |
| Turkey, dark meat from whole, meat and skin, with added solution, raw Raw | 169 | 17.8 g | 0.15 g | 10.8 g |
| Turkey, retail parts, thigh, meat and skin, raw Raw | 161 | 19.5 g | 0 g | 9.2 g |
| Turkey, dark meat, meat and skin, raw Raw | 166 | 19.8 g | 0.15 g | 9 g |
| Squab, (pigeon), meat only, raw Raw | 142 | 17.5 g | 0 g | 7.5 g |
| Ostrich, ground, raw Raw | 165 | 20.2 g | 0 g | 8.7 g |
| Turkey, all classes, heart, raw Raw | 140 | 16.7 g | 0.4 g | 7.4 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 168 kcal. 1 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken (28 g): about 47 kcal. 1 giblets (81 g): about 136 kcal.
Is raw chicken high in protein?
Raw chicken contains 17.9 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5 g in 1 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken (28 g). About 44% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 23.3 g).
How many carbs are in raw chicken?
Raw chicken has 2.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw chicken?
Raw chicken contains 9.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.6 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 Vitamin B12 (451% DV), Vitamin A (350% DV), selenium (102% DV), Folate (B9) (88% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (85% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw chicken?
100 g contains 77 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, stewing, giblets, raw has 168 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 173641. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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