Cornish hen
Cornish hen contains 179 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 112 g (112 g) provides about 200 kcal.
Roughly 62 % of its calories come from fat, with 38 % from protein and 0 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in viande on FoodFactly, where the median is 142 kcal per 100 g across 258 products.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 179 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 12,5 g | 16 % |
| Saturated fat L | 3,6 g | 18 % |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 116 mg | 39 % |
| Sodium L | 58 mg | 3 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein L | 17 g | 34 % |
| Vitamine A L | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamine C L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamine E L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamine K L | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Fer L | 0,32 mg | 2 % |
| Magnésium L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Phosphore L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Zinc L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Cuivre L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Manganèse L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sélénium L | 0 µg | 0 % |
% 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 38 %
- Fat 62 %
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
- Protein17 gin the lowest quarter of viande (median 19,5 g)
- Fat12,5 gin the top quarter of viande (median 6,3 g)
- Saturated fat3,6 gin the top quarter of viande (median 1,4 g)
- Sodium58 mgin the lowest quarter of viande (median 134 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal9,5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Graisses monoinsaturées L | 6,3 g |
|---|---|
| Graisses polyinsaturées L | 2,2 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Étoile L | 0 g |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Caféine L | 0 mg |
|---|---|
| Vitamine A, UI L | 0 IU |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 179 kcal | 179 kcal |
| Protein | 17 g | 17 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 12,5 g | 12,5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 58 mg | 58 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Split Chicken Breast Northgate Market | 179 | 21,4 g | 0 g | 8,9 g |
| Boneless duck breast Maple Leaf Farms | 179 | 15,2 g | 0 g | 13,4 g |
| Boneless duck breast Maple Leaf Farms | 179 | 15,2 g | 0 g | 13,4 g |
| Garlic & Herb 4 Chicken Schnitzels Woolworths | 179 | 15,1 g | 12,7 g | 7,3 g |
| Ground Turkey Festive | 179 | 12,5 g | 0 g | 15,2 g |
| Plateau des supporters Russie Maître CoQ | 180 | 16 g | 1,9 g | 12 g |
| Ahold, breaded chicken parmesan Giant | 181 | 20,1 g | 9,5 g | 10,2 g |
| Irish Chicken Thighs Tesco | 177 | 27,3 g | 0 g | 7,4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cornish hen?
100 g of Cornish hen has 179 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 112 g (112 g): about 200 kcal.
Is Cornish hen high in protein?
Cornish hen contains 17 g of protein per 100 g (34 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 19 g in serving, 1 portion, 112 g (112 g). About 38 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other viande, that is in the lowest quarter (median 19,5 g).
How many carbs are in Cornish hen?
Cornish hen has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Cornish hen?
Cornish hen contains 12,5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3,6 g is saturated (18 % of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Cornish hen?
100 g contains 58 mg of sodium, 3 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 16 septembre 2025. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 novembre 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 577047. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 25 juin 2017. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0023700000057. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 16 septembre 2025. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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