jerk chicken
Packaged product Poultry Waitrose
Jerk chicken contains 145 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 78% of its calories come from protein, with 19% from fat and 3% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for poultry on FoodFactly (134 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 1,061,667% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A, 67% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 32% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5).
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 145 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 2.9 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.65 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol L | 78.2 mg | 26% |
| Sodium L | 53.1 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1.1 g | 0.4% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0.35 g | 1% |
| Total sugars L | 0.6 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0.57 g | 1% |
| Protein L | 27.6 g | 55% |
| Vitamin A L | 9,555,000 µg | 1,061,667% |
| Vitamin C L | 3 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.12 µg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.77 mg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.085 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.047 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 10.8 mg | 67% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 1.6 mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) L | 11.2 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.16 µg | 7% |
| Calcium L | 7.4 mg | 0.6% |
| Iron L | 0.39 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium L | 35 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus L | 250 mg | 20% |
| Potassium L | 425 mg | 9% |
| Zinc L | 0.68 mg | 6% |
| Copper L | 0.036 mg | 4% |
| Manganese L | 0.016 mg | 0.7% |
| Selenium L | 9.9 µg | 18% |
| Iodine L | 9.9 µg | 7% |
% 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 78%
- Carbohydrates 3%
- Fat 19%
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
- Protein27.6 gin the top quarter of poultry (median 17.9 g)
- Fiber0.35 gabove the median for poultry (median 0.031 g)
- Sugars0.6 gbelow the median for poultry (median 0.88 g)
- Fat2.9 gbelow the median for poultry (median 4.4 g)
- Saturated fat0.65 gbelow the median for poultry (median 1.2 g)
- Sodium53.1 mgin the lowest quarter of poultry (median 290 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal19.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water67.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0.028 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 2.4 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 67.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
Ingredients
chicken thigh fillet (91%), lime juice, garlic purée, sunflower oil, honey, tomato purée, red chilli purée, allspice, paprika, white sugar, potato starch, coriander, salt, lime zest, ginger powder, ginger purée, cinnamon, cornflour, dried onion. cayenne pepper, brown sugar, dried garlic, dried red chilli, black pepper, onion purée, cumin, red chilli, parsley, clove, garlic powder, nutmeg, dried green pepper, thyme, stabiliser (guar gum), paprika extract, coriander extract nutrition typical values as prepared energy k energy kcal fat of which saturat carbohydrate of which sugars fibre protein salt preparation: wash hands, all surfaces and utensils after touching raw poultry. oven cook chilled gas 6, 200°c, fan 180°c 20 mins waitrose.com/nu ri = % of your daily %3d preheat oven. remove all packaging. place the chicken on a baking tray. cook in the centre of the oven until the juices run clear and there is no pink meat. we are committed the best quality. sh hanny with this pro
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in jerk chicken?
100 g of jerk chicken has 145 kcal.
Is jerk chicken high in protein?
Jerk chicken contains 27.6 g of protein per 100 g (55% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 78% 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 jerk chicken?
Jerk chicken has 1.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.35 g of fiber and 0.6 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in jerk chicken?
Jerk chicken contains 2.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.65 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does jerk chicken contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (1,061,667% DV), Niacin (B3) (67% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (32% DV), phosphorus (20% DV) and selenium (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in jerk chicken?
100 g contains 53.1 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 27, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 5000169551257. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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