Chicken (Cock, Hen, Rooster) · Gallus gallus
Chicken, broilers or fryers, back, meat only, cooked, roasted
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Chicken, broilers or fryers, back, meat only, cooked, roasted's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Good nutrient density 26/100
How many beneficial nutrients Chicken, broilers or fryers, back, meat only, cooked, roasted delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Chicken, broilers or fryers, back, meat only, cooked, roasted come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
51% from fat
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Carbs 0%0.0 g per serving
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Fat 51%13.2 g per serving
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Protein 49%28.2 g per serving
What Chicken, broilers or fryers, back, meat only, cooked, roasted is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 13.2 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 120.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 2,530.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 40.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 100.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 2,500.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 840.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 660.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 4,030.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 70.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 2,530.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 190.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 20.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 70.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 28.2 g | |
| Histidine | 875.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 1,488.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 2,115.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 2,395.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 780.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1,118.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1,191.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 329.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 1,398.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 1,538.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 1,700.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 2,512.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 361.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 4,221.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 1,385.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 1,159.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 970.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 952.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | 2.4 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 7.1 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 7.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 1.1 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 24.0 mg | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | |
| Magnesium | 22.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 165.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 237.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 96.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 2.7 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.0 mg | |
| Selenium | 17.3 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 90.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 1.1 g | — |
About Chicken, broilers or fryers, back, meat only, cooked, roasted
Chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) is the most popular meat in the world, an affordable, mild-tasting poultry that takes on almost any flavor and cuisine. It is sold in a range of cuts, from lean, low-fat breast meat to richer thighs, drumsticks, and wings, along with whole birds for roasting. Chicken is an excellent source of high-quality complete protein, supplying about 165 calories and 31 grams of protein per cooked 3.5-ounce serving of skinless breast, plus B vitamins, selenium, and phosphorus.
It is endlessly versatile, grilled, roasted, fried, baked, poached for soups, simmered into curries and stews, or shredded for tacos, salads, and sandwiches. Always cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, keep it refrigerated and well sealed away from other foods, and use fresh chicken within a couple of days or freeze it for longer storage.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chicken, broilers or fryers, back, meat only, cooked, roasted?
There are 239 calories in 100 g of Chicken, broilers or fryers, back, meat only, cooked, roasted, or about 96 calories in 0.5 back, bone and skin removed (40 g).
How much protein is in Chicken, broilers or fryers, back, meat only, cooked, roasted?
Chicken, broilers or fryers, back, meat only, cooked, roasted contains 28.2 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Chicken, broilers or fryers, back, meat only, cooked, roasted?
Chicken, broilers or fryers, back, meat only, cooked, roasted has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Chicken, broilers or fryers, back, meat only, cooked, roasted?
Chicken, broilers or fryers, back, meat only, cooked, roasted provides 13.2 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Chicken, broilers or fryers, back, meat only, cooked, roasted a good source of?
Chicken, broilers or fryers, back, meat only, cooked, roasted is an excellent source of Protein (56% DV), Niacin (B3) (44% DV), Selenium (31% DV), Zinc (24% DV), Pantothenic Acid (B5) (23% DV) and Vitamin B6 (20% DV) and a good source of Riboflavin (B2), Vitamin B12 and Phosphorus (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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