Chicken meat nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Chicken meat
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: Check out our full article on Chicken meat glycemic index https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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0 (low) |
| Insulin index ⓘ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/26770180 – II for roast chicken is 23 | 23 |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 239 kcal |
| 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) | 3 oz (85 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. | 14.6 (acidic) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutrition-questionnaire-service-center/nutrient-tables-download-page/ | 0 mg |
Protein ⓘHigher in Protein content than 92% of foods
Vitamin B3 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B3 content than 85% of foods
Cholesterol ⓘHigher in Cholesterol content than 84% of foods
Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 75% of foods
Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 75% of foods
Chicken meat calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
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| Calories in 100 grams | 239 | |
| Calories in 1 cup, chopped or diced | 335 | 140 g |
| Calories in 0.5 chicken, bone removed | 715 | 299 g |
| Calories in 3 oz | 203 | 85 g |
Chicken meat Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
Check out our full article on Chicken meat glycemic index
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
483IU of 5,000IU
9.7%
Vitamin E:
0.81mg of 15mg
5.4%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.19mg of 1mg
16%
Vitamin B2:
0.5mg of 1mg
39%
Vitamin B3:
25mg of 16mg
159%
Vitamin B5:
3.1mg of 5mg
62%
Vitamin B6:
1.2mg of 1mg
92%
Folate:
15µg of 400µg
3.8%
Vitamin B12:
0.9µg of 2µg
38%
Choline:
198mg of 550mg
36%
Vitamin K:
7.2µg of 120µg
6%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 55%
27.3 g of 50 g
27.3 g (55% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 21%
13.6 g of 65 g
13.6 g (21% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 0%
0 g of 300 g
0 g (0% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
59.5 g of 2,000 g
59.5 g (3% of DV )
Other:
-0.4 g
-0.4 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
915mg of 280mg
327%
Threonine:
3384mg of 1,050mg
322%
Isoleucine:
4086mg of 1,400mg
292%
Leucine:
5958mg of 2,730mg
218%
Lysine:
6669mg of 2,100mg
318%
Methionine:
2178mg of 1,050mg
207%
Phenylalanine:
3183mg of 1,750mg
182%
Valine:
3975mg of 1,820mg
218%
Histidine:
2406mg of 700mg
344%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
3.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3 g
All nutrients for Chicken meat per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% | 40% |
5.1 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 27g | 65% | 8% |
9.7 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 14g | 21% | 25% |
2.4 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Net carbs | 0g | N/A | 75% |
N/A
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| Carbs | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% | 16% |
4.2 times less than Egg
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 5% | 50% |
6.1 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 15mg | 2% | 63% |
8.3 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 223mg | 7% | 54% |
1.5 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 1.3mg | 16% | 53% |
2.1 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Copper | 0.07mg | 7% | 72% |
2.2 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 1.9mg | 18% | 40% |
3.3 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 182mg | 26% | 44% |
Equal to Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 82mg | 4% | 52% |
6 times less than White Bread
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| Vitamin A | 48µg | 5% | 35% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | 69% |
5.4 times less than Kiwi
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| Selenium | 24µg | 43% | 40% | |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | 77% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 5% | 65% |
4.2 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 13% | 54% |
1.3 times more than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.5mg | 53% | 15% |
1.1 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 1mg | 21% | 35% |
1.1 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 31% | 32% |
3.4 times more than Oat
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 13% | 55% |
2.3 times less than Pork
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | 63% |
42.3 times less than Broccoli
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| Folate | 5µg | 1% | 79% |
12.2 times less than Brussels sprouts
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| Choline | 66mg | 12% | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8g | 19% | 31% |
1.6 times less than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.3g | N/A | 30% |
1.8 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3g | N/A | 25% |
15.9 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.31mg | 0% | 49% |
Equal to Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 1.1mg | 0% | 51% |
1.6 times more than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 1.4mg | 0% | 46% |
1.5 times more than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 2mg | 0% | 54% |
1.2 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 2.2mg | 0% | 52% |
4.9 times more than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.73mg | 0% | 49% |
7.6 times more than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 1.1mg | 0% | 52% |
1.6 times more than Egg
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| Valine | 1.3mg | 0% | 51% |
1.5 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.8mg | 0% | 54% |
1.1 times more than Turkey meat
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | 39% |
69 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | N/A | 37% |
36.5 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A | 39% |
8.5 times less than Salmon
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 239
% Daily Value*
21%
Total Fat
14g
17%
Saturated Fat 3.8g
0
Trans Fat
0g
29%
Cholesterol 88mg
3.6%
Sodium 82mg
0
Total Carbohydrate
0g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
27g
Vitamin D
2mcg
0.33%
Calcium
15mg
1.5%
Iron
1.3mg
16%
Potassium
223mg
6.6%
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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.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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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.
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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.
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Low in Sugars
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References
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