Meat and fish
Chicken light meat: calories and nutrition
Chicken light meat: 186 calories per 100 g. A 194 g portion (1/2 bird) has 361 calories, 39 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 22 g of fat.
The numbers above are for: Raw, skin on.
At a glance
- Protein makes up 44% of its calories (20 g per 100 g), which makes it a strong protein source.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Your portion |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 186 | |
| Protein | 20 g | g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | g |
| Fiber | 0 g | g |
| Sugars | 0 g | g |
| Fat | 11 g | g |
| Saturated fat | 3.2 g | g |
| Sodium | 65 mg | mg |
Every kind of chicken light meat, 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 | 186 | 20 | 0 | 11 |
| Raw, skinless | 114 | 23 | 0 | 1.6 |
| Roasted, skin on | 222 | 29 | 0 | 11 |
| Roasted, skinless | 173 | 31 | 0 | 4.5 |
| Stewed, skin on | 201 | 26 | 0 | 10 |
| Stewed, skinless | 159 | 29 | 0 | 4 |
| Pan-fried, skinless | 192 | 33 | 0.4 | 5.5 |
| Pan-fried, skin on, floured | 246 | 30 | 1.8 | 12 |
| Deep-fried, skin on, battered | 277 | 24 | 9.5 | 15 |
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 194 g portion of chicken light meat?
361 calories in 194 g. Per 100 g: 186 calories.
How much protein is in chicken light meat?
20 g per 100 g, or 39 g in a 194 g portion.
How many carbs are in chicken light meat?
0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
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