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Chicken Giblets (Cooked, Fried)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Chicken, broilers or fryers, giblets, cooked, fried

Poultry Products

A 100g serving covers 555% of the daily recommended Vitamin B12, making Chicken Giblets (Cooked, Fried) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (32.5g), fat (13.5g), and carbohydrates (4.3g) per 100g. Chicken Giblets (Cooked, Fried) packs 277 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is modest at 113mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Chicken Giblets (Cooked, Fried) delivers meaningful amounts of 17 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value. Contains 446mg of cholesterol per 100g (149% DV), which may matter for individuals actively managing cholesterol.

Calories277KCAL
Protein32.5G
Fat13.5G
Carbs4.3G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

269kcal
  • Protein48%32.5 g
  • Fat45%13.5 g
  • Carbs6%4.3 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
Energy277KCAL
Protein32.5G
Total lipid (fat)13.5G
Carbohydrate, by difference4.3G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Cholesterol446MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid8.7MG
Thiamin0.10MG
Riboflavin1.5MG
Niacin11.0MG
Vitamin B-60.61MG
Folate, total379UG
Vitamin B-1213.3UG
Vitamin A, RAE3582UG
Calcium, Ca18.0MG
Iron, Fe10.3MG
Magnesium, Mg25.0MG
Phosphorus, P286MG
Potassium, K330MG
Sodium, Na113MG
Zinc, Zn6.3MG
Copper, Cu0.42MG
Manganese, Mn0.22MG
Selenium, Se104UG
Energy1159kJ
Ash1.8G
Pantothenic acid4.5MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food379UG
Folate, DFE379UG
Retinol3582UG
Vitamin A, IU11929IU
Fatty acids, total saturated3.8G
SFA 10:00G
SFA 12:00G
SFA 14:00.06G
SFA 16:02.1G
SFA 18:01.4G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated4.4G
MUFA 16:10.29G
MUFA 18:14.1G
MUFA 20:10.01G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated3.4G
PUFA 18:22.7G
PUFA 18:30.13G
PUFA 20:40.48G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.01G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.01G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.04G
Tryptophan0.37G
Threonine1.5G
Isoleucine1.6G
Leucine2.6G
Lysine2.3G
Methionine0.81G
Cystine0.44G
Phenylalanine1.5G
Tyrosine1.1G
Valine1.7G
Arginine2.2G
Histidine0.76G
Alanine1.6G
Aspartic acid3.0G
Glutamic acid5.1G
Glycine1.8G
Proline1.7G
Serine1.4G

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken) (13g)364.2g1.7g0.6g
cup, chopped or diced (145g)40247.2g19.5g6.3g

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

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Chicken Giblets (Cooked, Fried) is a excellent source of Protein (65% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Chicken Giblets (Cooked, Fried) is a excellent source of Iron (57% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
  • Chicken Giblets (Cooked, Fried) is a excellent source of Zinc (57% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc
  • Chicken Giblets (Cooked, Fried) is a good source of Vitamin C (10% DV) — see top foods ranked by Vitamin C

Dietary Considerations

  • Chicken Giblets (Cooked, Fried) is naturally low in sodium at 113mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Chicken Giblets (Cooked, Fried) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 32.5g protein and only 4.3g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

  • Chicken Giblets (Cooked, Fried) provides 10.3mg of iron per 100g, relevant for managing iron deficiency. See the Iron Deficiency & Anemia Guide.

  • Contains 446mg of cholesterol per 100g — relevant for those monitoring cardiovascular risk. See the Heart Health & Cholesterol Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Protein: top 2% (#165 of 8,262)
  • Iron: top 3% (#248 of 8,262)
  • Zinc: top 6% (#496 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories277
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.5G17%
Cholesterol 446MG149%
Sodium 113MG5%
Total Carbohydrate 4.3G2%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0
Protein 32.5G65%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 18.0MG1%
Iron 10.3MG57%
Potassium 330MG7%

* 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: 171058.

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