Meat and fish
Chicken: calories and nutrition
Chicken: 215 calories per 100 g. A 125 g portion (125 g) has 269 calories, 23 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 19 g of fat.
The numbers above are for: Raw, skin on.
At a glance
- Protein makes up 35% of its calories (19 g per 100 g), which makes it a strong protein source.
- Most of its calories (63%) come from fat.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Your portion |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 215 | |
| Protein | 19 g | g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | g |
| Fiber | 0 g | g |
| Sugars | 0 g | g |
| Fat | 15 g | g |
| Saturated fat | 4.3 g | g |
| Sodium | 70 mg | mg |
Every kind of chicken, per 100 g
How the numbers change with the cut, the variety and the cooking.
| Kind | kcal | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw, skin on | 215 | 19 | 0 | 15 |
| Raw, skinless | 119 | 21 | 0 | 3.1 |
| Roasted, skin on | 239 | 27 | 0 | 14 |
| Roasted, skinless | 190 | 29 | 0 | 7.4 |
| Stewed, skin on | 219 | 25 | 0 | 13 |
| Stewed, skinless | 177 | 27 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Pan-fried, skinless | 219 | 31 | 1.7 | 9.1 |
| Pan-fried, skin on, floured | 269 | 29 | 3.1 | 15 |
| Deep-fried, skin on, battered | 289 | 23 | 9.4 | 17 |
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 2015, Health Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence - Canada. Values are averages and vary by variety, brand and preparation.
Questions
How many calories are in a 125 g portion of chicken?
269 calories in 125 g. Per 100 g: 215 calories.
How much protein is in chicken?
19 g per 100 g, or 23 g in a 125 g portion.
How many carbs are in chicken?
0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
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