Calories in Chicken "wings", plain, from other sources
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Chicken "wings", plain, from other sources contains 314 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 drummette (22 g) provides about 69 kcal.
Roughly 61% of its calories come from fat, with 23% from protein and 16% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in chicken, whole pieces on FoodFactly, where the median is 204 kcal per 100 g across 160 foods.
100 g provides 42% of the Daily Value for selenium, 35% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 16% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
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 | 314 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 21.1 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.9 g | 25% |
| Cholesterol C | 98 mg | 33% |
| Sodium C | 729 mg | 32% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 12.6 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Total sugars C | 0.11 g | |
| Protein C | 18 g | 36% |
| Vitamin A C | 13 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.7 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K C | 6.2 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.15 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.21 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 5.5 mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.24 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) C | 43 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.35 µg | 15% |
| Choline C | 73.9 mg | 13% |
| Calcium C | 49 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium C | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 167 mg | 13% |
| Potassium C | 206 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 1.2 mg | 11% |
| Copper C | 0.068 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 23.1 µg | 42% |
% 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 23%
- Carbohydrates 16%
- Fat 61%
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
- Protein18 gin the lowest quarter of chicken, whole pieces (median 23.6 g)
- Fiber0.3 gin the top quarter of chicken, whole pieces (median 0 g)
- Sugars0.11 gin the top quarter of chicken, whole pieces (median 0 g)
- Fat21.1 gin the top quarter of chicken, whole pieces (median 10.7 g)
- Saturated fat4.9 gin the top quarter of chicken, whole pieces (median 2.7 g)
- Sodium729 mgin the top quarter of chicken, whole pieces (median 405 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water45.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 9.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 5 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 4.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 8.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.53 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.061 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.73 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.15 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.007 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 5 µg |
| Retinol C | 13 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 45.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 20 µg |
| Folate, food C | 9 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Chicken "wings"
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken "wings", plain, from fast food / restaurant | 323 | 17.8 g | 15 g | 21.3 g |
| Chicken "wings", plain, from precooked | 294 | 18.6 g | 7.2 g | 20.6 g |
| Chicken "wings", boneless, with hot sauce, from fast food / restaurant | 282 | 12.4 g | 20 g | 16.9 g |
| Chicken "wings", boneless, with hot sauce, from other sources | 232 | 11.4 g | 20 g | 11.8 g |
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 "wings" with hot sauce, from fast food / restaurant | 272 | 16.8 g | 6.2 g | 20.2 g |
| Chicken "wings" with hot sauce, from other sources | 267 | 17 g | 5.1 g | 20 g |
| Chicken "wings" with hot sauce, from precooked | 254 | 17.6 g | 2.5 g | 19.5 g |
| Chicken, neck or ribs | 245 | 19.4 g | 0 g | 18 g |
| Chicken "wings" with other sauces or seasoning, from fast food / restaurant | 276 | 17 g | 13.1 g | 17.4 g |
| Chicken "wings" with other sauces or seasoning, from other sources | 271 | 17.2 g | 12 g | 17.2 g |
| Pastry, cheese-filled | 274 | 9.9 g | 15.4 g | 19.2 g |
| Chicken wing, NS as to cooking method | 257 | 23.4 g | 0.6 g | 18 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chicken "wings"?
100 g of chicken "wings" has 314 kcal. 1 drummette (22 g): about 69 kcal.
Is chicken "wings" high in protein?
Chicken "wings" contains 18 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4 g in 1 drummette (22 g). About 23% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other chicken, whole pieces, that is in the lowest quarter (median 23.6 g).
How many carbs are in chicken "wings"?
Chicken "wings" has 12.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.3 g of fiber and 0.11 g of sugars.
How much fat is in chicken "wings"?
Chicken "wings" contains 21.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.9 g is saturated (25% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does chicken "wings" contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (42% DV), Niacin (B3) (35% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (16% DV), Vitamin B12 (15% DV) and Vitamin B6 (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in chicken "wings"?
100 g contains 729 mg of sodium, 32% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 2706078. 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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