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Chicken Back Meat Only (Cooked, Fried)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Chicken, broilers or fryers, back, meat only, cooked, fried

Poultry Products

A 100g serving covers 60% of the daily recommended Protein, making Chicken Back Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Both protein (30g) and fat (15.3g) are substantial, making Chicken Back Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) a calorie-efficient source of both macronutrients. Chicken Back Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) packs 288 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is modest at 99mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Chicken Back Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) delivers meaningful amounts of 12 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories288KCAL
Protein30G
Fat15.3G
Carbs5.7G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

281kcal
  • Protein43%30 g
  • Fat49%15.3 g
  • Carbs8%5.7 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water47.9G
Energy288KCAL
Protein30.0G
Total lipid (fat)15.3G
Carbohydrate, by difference5.7G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Cholesterol93.0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.11MG
Riboflavin0.25MG
Niacin7.7MG
Vitamin B-60.35MG
Folate, total9.0UG
Vitamin B-120.31UG
Vitamin A, RAE29.0UG
Calcium, Ca26.0MG
Iron, Fe1.6MG
Magnesium, Mg25.0MG
Phosphorus, P176MG
Potassium, K251MG
Sodium, Na99.0MG
Zinc, Zn2.8MG
Copper, Cu0.10MG
Manganese, Mn0.05MG
Selenium, Se19.9UG
Energy1205kJ
Ash1.1G
Pantothenic acid1.2MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food9.0UG
Folate, DFE9.0UG
Retinol29.0UG
Vitamin A, IU98.0IU
Fatty acids, total saturated4.1G
SFA 10:00G
SFA 12:00.04G
SFA 14:00.10G
SFA 16:02.8G
SFA 18:01.1G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated5.7G
MUFA 16:10.65G
MUFA 18:14.9G
MUFA 20:10.07G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated3.6G
PUFA 18:23.1G
PUFA 18:30.15G
PUFA 20:40.19G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.02G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.04G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.07G
Tryptophan0.35G
Threonine1.3G
Isoleucine1.6G
Leucine2.3G
Lysine2.5G
Methionine0.82G
Cystine0.39G
Phenylalanine1.2G
Tyrosine1.0G
Valine1.5G
Arginine1.8G
Histidine0.92G
Alanine1.6G
Aspartic acid2.6G
Glutamic acid4.7G
Glycine1.5G
Proline1.3G
Serine1.0G

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken) (35g)10110.5g5.4g2g
back, bone and skin removed (58g)16717.4g8.9g3.3g

Scaled from Chicken Back Meat Only (Cooked, Fried)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Chicken Back Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) is a excellent source of Protein (60% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Chicken Back Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) is a excellent source of Zinc (25% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • Chicken Back Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) is naturally low in sodium at 99mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Chicken Back Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 30.0g protein and only 5.7g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Protein: top 4% (#330 of 8,262)
  • Zinc: top 25% (#2,066 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories288
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.3G20%
Cholesterol 93.0MG31%
Sodium 99.0MG4%
Total Carbohydrate 5.7G2%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0
Protein 30.0G60%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 26.0MG2%
Iron 1.6MG9%
Potassium 251MG5%

* The % Daily Value 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.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 171074.

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