Barbecue chicken nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin
Top nutrition facts for Barbecue chicken

Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 215 kcal |
Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. | 10 (low) |
Insulin index ⓘ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/26770180 - II for roast chicken -23 | 23 |
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 0 grams |
Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 thigh (95 grams) |
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 13 (acidic) |
Oxalates ⓘ Animal products do not contain oxalate. | 0 mg |
Cholesterol ⓘHigher in Cholesterol content than 92% of foods
Protein ⓘHigher in Protein content than 82% of foods
Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 77% of foods
Monounsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Monounsaturated fat content than 75% of foods
Vitamin B3 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B3 content than 73% of foods
Barbecue chicken calories (kcal)
Calories for different serving sizes of barbecue chicken | Calories | Weight |
---|---|---|
Calories in 100 grams | 226 | |
Calories in 1 thigh | 215 | 95 g |
Barbecue chicken Glycemic index (GI)
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
57µg of 900µg
6.3%
Vitamin E:
1.3mg of 15mg
8.7%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.16mg of 1mg
13%
Vitamin B2:
0.65mg of 1mg
50%
Vitamin B3:
16mg of 16mg
102%
Vitamin B5:
0.43mg of 5mg
8.7%
Vitamin B6:
0.54mg of 1mg
42%
Folate:
23µg of 400µg
5.7%
Vitamin B12:
1.3µg of 2µg
56%
Choline:
179mg of 550mg
33%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 43%
21.4 g of 50 g
21.4 g (43% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 22%
14.3 g of 65 g
14.3 g (22% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 0%
0.1 g of 300 g
0.1 g (0% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
58.3 g of 2,000 g
58.3 g (3% of DV )
Other:
0.8 g
0.8 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
493mg of 280mg
176%
Threonine:
1872mg of 1,050mg
178%
Isoleucine:
2431mg of 1,400mg
174%
Leucine:
4415mg of 2,730mg
162%
Lysine:
4988mg of 2,100mg
238%
Methionine:
1610mg of 1,050mg
153%
Phenylalanine:
1967mg of 1,750mg
112%
Valine:
2665mg of 1,820mg
146%
Histidine:
1687mg of 700mg
241%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
3.7 g
Monounsaturated fat:
6.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.9 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.04 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.04 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Barbecue chicken
Sugar:
0.11 g
Fiber:
0 g
Other:
0 g
All nutrients for Barbecue chicken per selected serving size (1 thigh - 95g)
Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
Vitamin A | 19µg | 2% | 43% | |
Calories | 215kcal | 11% | 42% |
4.8 times more than Orange![]() |
Protein | 21g | 51% | 18% |
8 times more than Broccoli![]() |
Fats | 14g | 22% | 23% |
2.2 times less than Cheese![]() |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Net carbs | 0.11g | N/A | 74% |
451.4 times less than Chocolate![]() |
Carbs | 0.11g | 0% | 74% |
234.8 times less than Rice![]() |
Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% | 8% |
2.9 times less than Egg![]() |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Magnesium | 20mg | 5% | 57% |
6.7 times less than Almonds![]() |
Calcium | 15mg | 2% | 61% |
7.8 times less than Milk![]() |
Potassium | 242mg | 7% | 47% |
1.7 times more than Cucumber![]() |
Iron | 0.9mg | 11% | 61% |
2.7 times less than Beef broiled![]() |
Sugar | 0.11g | N/A | 75% |
74.8 times less than Coca-Cola![]() |
Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Copper | 0.07mg | 8% | 65% |
1.8 times less than Shiitake![]() |
Zinc | 1.7mg | 15% | 42% |
3.5 times less than Beef broiled![]() |
Starch | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Phosphorus | 207mg | 30% | 31% |
1.2 times more than Chicken meat![]() |
Sodium | 318mg | 14% | 32% |
1.5 times less than White bread![]() |
Vitamin E | 0.44mg | 3% | 58% |
3.2 times less than Kiwi![]() |
Manganese | 0mg | 0% | 96% | |
Selenium | 21µg | 38% | 43% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 4% | 69% |
4.8 times less than Pea raw![]() |
Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 17% | 39% |
1.7 times more than Avocado![]() |
Vitamin B3 | 5.4mg | 34% | 27% |
1.7 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 3% | 84% |
7.4 times less than Sunflower seeds![]() |
Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 14% | 49% |
1.6 times more than Oats![]() |
Vitamin B12 | 0.45µg | 19% | 50% |
1.5 times less than Pork![]() |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Folate | 7.6µg | 2% | 68% |
7.6 times less than Brussels sprouts![]() |
Trans fat | 0.07g | N/A | 64% |
190.9 times less than Margarine![]() |
Choline | 60mg | 11% | 62% | |
Saturated fat | 3.7g | 19% | 31% |
1.5 times less than Beef broiled![]() |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.1g | N/A | 25% |
1.5 times less than Avocado![]() |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.9g | N/A | 31% |
23.1 times less than Walnut![]() |
Tryptophan | 0.16mg | 0% | 69% |
1.8 times less than Chicken meat![]() |
Threonine | 0.62mg | 0% | 70% |
1.1 times less than Beef broiled![]() |
Isoleucine | 0.81mg | 0% | 65% |
1.1 times less than Salmon raw![]() |
Leucine | 1.5mg | 0% | 64% |
1.6 times less than Tuna Bluefin![]() |
Lysine | 1.7mg | 0% | 62% |
3.9 times more than Tofu![]() |
Methionine | 0.54mg | 0% | 60% |
5.9 times more than Quinoa![]() |
Phenylalanine | 0.66mg | 0% | 69% |
Equal to Egg![]() |
Valine | 0.89mg | 0% | 65% |
2.2 times less than Soybean raw![]() |
Histidine | 0.56mg | 0% | 64% |
1.3 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | 93% |
147.5 times less than Apple![]() |
Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | 78% |
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 215
% Daily Value*
22%
Total Fat
14g
17%
Saturated Fat 3.7g
0
Trans Fat
0g
40%
Cholesterol 121mg
14%
Sodium 318mg
0.04%
Total Carbohydrate
0.11g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
21g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
15mg
1.5%
Iron
0.9mg
11%
Potassium
242mg
7.1%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol

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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats

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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats

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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars

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References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.