Calories in Poultry, mechanically deboned, from mature hens, raw
Generic food Raw Poultry
Poultry, mechanically deboned, from mature hens, raw contains 243 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 0.5 lb (227 g) provides about 552 kcal.
Roughly 75% of its calories come from fat, with 25% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more 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 33% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 29% of the Daily Value for selenium and 17% of the Daily Value for zinc.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 243 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 20 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat ? | 4.7 g | 24% |
| Cholesterol ? | 143 mg | 48% |
| Sodium ? | 40 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 14.7 g | 29% |
| Vitamin A ? | 45 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C ? | 2 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.096 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 5.3 mg | 33% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.77 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.28 mg | 16% |
| Folate (B9) C | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.27 µg | 11% |
| Calcium ? | 187 mg | 14% |
| Iron ? | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium ? | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus ? | 132 mg | 11% |
| Potassium ? | 104 mg | 2% |
| Zinc ? | 1.9 mg | 17% |
| Copper ? | 0.065 mg | 7% |
| Manganese ? | 0.019 mg | 0.8% |
| Selenium I | 15.7 µg | 29% |
% 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 25%
- Fat 75%
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
- Protein14.7 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat20 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat4.7 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium40 mgin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water63 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 9.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 4.6 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.12 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.69 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.57 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.2 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.3 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.4 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.11 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.58 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.49 g |
| Valine ? | 0.58 g |
| Arginine ? | 1 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.53 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.96 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.6 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.4 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.86 g |
| Proline ? | 0.67 g |
| Serine ? | 0.72 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) ? | 4.1 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.15 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 3.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.98 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 8.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.24 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.1 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.86 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 45 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 63 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.2 g |
| Energy ? | 1,017 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 149 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 5 µg |
Other forms of Poultry
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poultry, mechanically deboned, from backs and necks with skin, raw Raw | 272 | 11.4 g | 0 g | 24.7 g |
| Poultry, mechanically deboned, from backs and necks without skin, raw Raw | 199 | 13.8 g | 0 g | 15.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, meat and skin, raw Raw | 237 | 16.7 g | 0 g | 18.3 g |
| Chicken, stewing, meat and skin, and giblets and neck, raw Raw | 251 | 17.5 g | 0.19 g | 19.5 g |
| Chicken, stewing, meat and skin, raw Raw | 258 | 17.6 g | 0 g | 20.3 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat and skin, raw Raw | 221 | 16.5 g | 0.25 g | 16.6 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat and skin, raw Raw | 214 | 16.4 g | 0.17 g | 16 g |
| Turkey, mechanically deboned, from turkey frames, raw Raw | 201 | 13.3 g | 0 g | 16 g |
| Chicken, capons, meat and skin and giblets and neck, raw Raw | 232 | 18.5 g | 0.08 g | 16.9 g |
| Chicken, capons, meat and skin, raw Raw | 234 | 18.8 g | 0 g | 17.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw poultry?
100 g of raw poultry has 243 kcal. 0.5 lb (227 g): about 552 kcal.
Is raw poultry high in protein?
Raw poultry contains 14.7 g of protein per 100 g (29% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 33.4 g in 0.5 lb (227 g). About 25% 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 poultry?
Raw poultry has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw poultry?
Raw poultry contains 20 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.7 g is saturated (24% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw poultry contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (33% DV), selenium (29% DV), zinc (17% DV), Vitamin B6 (16% DV) and Pantothenic acid (B5) (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw poultry?
100 g contains 40 mg of sodium, 2% 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 171106. 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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