Guinea hen, meat only, raw: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Raw Poultry
Guinea hen, meat only, raw contains 110 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook guinea (275 g) provides about 303 kcal.
Roughly 79% of its calories come from protein, with 21% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in poultry products on FoodFactly, where the median is 176 kcal per 100 g across 391 foods.
100 g provides 55% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 32% of the Daily Value for selenium and 28% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 110 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 2.5 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.64 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol ? | 63 mg | 21% |
| Sodium ? | 69 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 20.6 g | 41% |
| Vitamin A ? | 12 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 1.7 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.067 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 8.8 mg | 55% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.94 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.47 mg | 28% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.37 µg | 15% |
| Calcium ? | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron ? | 0.77 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium ? | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus ? | 169 mg | 14% |
| Potassium ? | 220 mg | 5% |
| Zinc ? | 1.2 mg | 11% |
| Copper ? | 0.044 mg | 5% |
| Manganese ? | 0.018 mg | 0.8% |
| Selenium I | 17.5 µg | 32% |
% 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 79%
- Fat 21%
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
- Protein20.6 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat2.5 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat0.64 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium69 mgin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal18.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water74.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.68 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.59 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.24 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.87 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 1.1 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.5 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.8 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.57 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.26 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.82 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.7 g |
| Valine ? | 1 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.2 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.64 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.1 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.8 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 3.1 g |
| Glycine ? | 1 g |
| Proline ? | 0.85 g |
| Serine ? | 0.71 g |
Individual fatty acids (15)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0.01 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0.03 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.4 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.02 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.42 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.18 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.57 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.07 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.09 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0.02 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 12 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 74.4 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.3 g |
| Energy ? | 460 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 41 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 6 µg |
Other forms of Guinea hen
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guinea hen, meat and skin, raw Raw | 158 | 23.4 g | 0 g | 6.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey, whole, meat only, with added solution, raw Raw | 106 | 20.9 g | 0.14 g | 2.4 g |
| Chicken, roasting, meat only, raw Raw | 111 | 20.3 g | 0 g | 2.7 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, skinless, boneless, meat only, with added solution, raw Raw | 108 | 20.3 g | 0 g | 3 g |
| Turkey, whole, dark meat, meat only, raw Raw | 108 | 21.3 g | 0.15 g | 2.5 g |
| Turkey, thigh, from whole bird, meat only, raw Raw | 108 | 21.3 g | 0.15 g | 2.5 g |
| Turkey, whole, back, meat only, raw Raw | 113 | 21.3 g | 0.15 g | 2.5 g |
| Chicken, cornish game hens, meat only, raw Raw | 116 | 20 g | 0 g | 3.3 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat only, raw Raw | 119 | 21.4 g | 0 g | 3.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw guinea hen?
100 g of raw guinea hen has 110 kcal. 1 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook guinea (275 g): about 303 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 94 kcal. 0.5 guinea (264 g): about 290 kcal.
Is raw guinea hen high in protein?
Raw guinea hen contains 20.6 g of protein per 100 g (41% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 56.8 g in 1 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook guinea (275 g). About 79% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry products, that is below the median (median 23.3 g).
How many carbs are in raw guinea hen?
Raw guinea hen has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw guinea hen?
Raw guinea hen contains 2.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.64 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw guinea hen contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (55% DV), selenium (32% DV), Vitamin B6 (28% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (19% DV) and Vitamin B12 (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw guinea hen?
100 g contains 69 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 174471. 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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