Chicken
Packaged product Poultry Tesco
Chicken contains 179 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 125 g (125 g) provides about 224 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from protein, with 46% from fat and 4% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in poultry on FoodFactly, where the median is 134 kcal per 100 g across 37,224 products.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 179 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 9.1 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat L | 2.6 g | 13% |
| Sodium L | 173 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1.8 g | 0.6% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein L | 22.6 g | 45% |
% 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 50%
- Carbohydrates 4%
- Fat 46%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein22.6 gin the top quarter of poultry (median 17.9 g)
- Fat9.1 gin the top quarter of poultry (median 4.3 g)
- Saturated fat2.6 gin the top quarter of poultry (median 1.2 g)
- Sodium173 mgbelow the median for poultry (median 283 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal12.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Korma Bilash | 179 | 11.3 g | 4 g | 12.7 g |
| Chicken Avocado & Basil Pret | 179 | 11.4 g | 19.5 g | 5.8 g |
| Green Goddess Salad Bowl with Chicken & Bacon Private Selection | 179 | 9.6 g | 3.3 g | 14.2 g |
| Sliced Chicken Breast Cutlets Texas Harvest Company | 179 | 17 g | 19.8 g | 3.3 g |
| Chicken Enchilada Family Platter Macro Foods | 179 | 12.1 g | 16 g | 7.8 g |
| Wegman’s Turkey & Provolone Sub Wegman’s | 179 | 12.6 g | 22.3 g | 4.4 g |
| Fully Cooked Applewood Smoked Chicken Sausage Patties Jimmy Dean | 179 | 16.4 g | 4.5 g | 10.4 g |
| Fully Cooked Chicken Sausage Links Jimmy Dean | 179 | 16.4 g | 4.5 g | 10.4 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 179 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 125 g (125 g): about 224 kcal.
Is Chicken high in protein?
Chicken contains 22.6 g of protein per 100 g (45% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 28.2 g in serving, 1 portion, 125 g (125 g). About 50% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry, that is among the highest quarter (median 17.9 g).
How many carbs are in Chicken?
Chicken has 1.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Chicken?
Chicken contains 9.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.6 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Chicken?
100 g contains 173 mg of sodium, 8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated October 4, 2026. 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
- Open Food Facts, record 5052910216915. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 4, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).
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