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Chicken Back Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

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

Poultry Products

A 100g serving covers 56% of the daily recommended Protein, making Chicken Back Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (28.2g), fat (13.2g), and carbohydrates (0g) per 100g. Chicken Back Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) packs 239 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is modest at 96mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Chicken Back Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) delivers meaningful amounts of 11 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories239KCAL
Protein28.2G
Fat13.2G
Carbs0G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

232kcal
  • Protein49%28.2 g
  • Fat51%13.2 g
  • Carbs0%0 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water58.8G
Energy239KCAL
Protein28.2G
Total lipid (fat)13.2G
Carbohydrate, by difference0G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Total Sugars0G
Cholesterol90.0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.07MG
Riboflavin0.22MG
Niacin7.1MG
Vitamin B-60.34MG
Folate, total7.0UG
Vitamin B-120.30UG
Vitamin A, RAE0UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0.10UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)2.4UG
Calcium, Ca24.0MG
Iron, Fe1.4MG
Magnesium, Mg22.0MG
Phosphorus, P165MG
Potassium, K237MG
Sodium, Na96.0MG
Zinc, Zn2.6MG
Copper, Cu0.08MG
Manganese, Mn0.02MG
Selenium, Se17.3UG
Energy1000kJ
Ash1.1G
Pantothenic acid1.1MG
Folate, food7.0UG
Carotene, beta0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU0IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin0UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units5.0IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)0.10UG
Fatty acids, total saturated3.6G
SFA 4:00G
SFA 6:00G
SFA 8:00G
SFA 10:00G
SFA 12:00.04G
SFA 14:00.10G
SFA 16:02.5G
SFA 18:00.84G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated4.8G
MUFA 16:10.66G
MUFA 18:14.0G
MUFA 20:10.07G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated3.0G
PUFA 18:22.5G
PUFA 18:30.12G
PUFA 18:40G
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
Tryptophan0.33G
Threonine1.2G
Isoleucine1.5G
Leucine2.1G
Lysine2.4G
Methionine0.78G
Cystine0.36G
Phenylalanine1.1G
Tyrosine0.95G
Valine1.4G
Arginine1.7G
Histidine0.88G
Alanine1.5G
Aspartic acid2.5G
Glutamic acid4.2G
Glycine1.4G
Proline1.2G
Serine0.97G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken) (24g)576.8g3.2g0g
back, bone and skin removed (40g)9611.3g5.3g0g
oz (85g)20324g11.2g0g

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

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Chicken Back Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) is a excellent source of Protein (56% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Chicken Back Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) is a excellent source of Zinc (24% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • Chicken Back Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) is naturally low in sodium at 96mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Chicken Back Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 28.2g protein and only 0.0g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Protein: top 7% (#578 of 8,262)
  • Vitamin D: top 21% (#1,735 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories239
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.2G17%
Cholesterol 90.0MG30%
Sodium 96.0MG4%
Total Carbohydrate 0G0%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0G
Protein 28.2G56%
Vitamin D 0.10UG1%
Calcium 24.0MG2%
Iron 1.4MG8%
Potassium 237MG5%

* 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: 171472.

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