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Chicken Giblets (Raw)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Chicken, stewing, giblets, raw

Poultry Products

A 100g serving covers 451% of the daily recommended Vitamin B12, making Chicken Giblets (Raw) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (17.9g), fat (9.2g), and carbohydrates (2.1g) per 100g. At 168 calories per 100g, Chicken Giblets (Raw) offers moderate energy density suitable for balanced meals. Sodium is modest at 77mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Chicken Giblets (Raw) delivers meaningful amounts of 16 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value. Contains 240mg of cholesterol per 100g (80% DV), which may matter for individuals actively managing cholesterol.

Calories168KCAL
Protein17.9G
Fat9.2G
Carbs2.1G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

163kcal
  • Protein44%17.9 g
  • Fat51%9.2 g
  • Carbs5%2.1 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water69.8G
Energy168KCAL
Protein17.9G
Total lipid (fat)9.2G
Carbohydrate, by difference2.1G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Cholesterol240MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid11.4MG
Thiamin0.10MG
Riboflavin1.1MG
Niacin8.5MG
Vitamin B-60.52MG
Folate, total350UG
Vitamin B-1210.8UG
Vitamin A, RAE3152UG
Calcium, Ca10.0MG
Iron, Fe5.9MG
Magnesium, Mg18.0MG
Phosphorus, P198MG
Potassium, K226MG
Sodium, Na77.0MG
Zinc, Zn3.0MG
Copper, Cu0.28MG
Manganese, Mn0.15MG
Selenium, Se56.1UG
Energy703kJ
Ash0.97G
Pantothenic acid3.3MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food350UG
Folate, DFE350UG
Retinol3152UG
Vitamin A, IU10497IU
Fatty acids, total saturated2.6G
SFA 10:00G
SFA 12:00G
SFA 14:00.05G
SFA 16:01.6G
SFA 18:00.75G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated2.8G
MUFA 16:10.31G
MUFA 18:12.4G
MUFA 20:10G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated2.1G
PUFA 18:21.6G
PUFA 18:30.05G
PUFA 20:40.47G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0G
Tryptophan0.20G
Threonine0.81G
Isoleucine0.90G
Leucine1.4G
Lysine1.3G
Methionine0.45G
Cystine0.24G
Phenylalanine0.81G
Tyrosine0.59G
Valine0.95G
Arginine1.2G
Histidine0.42G
Alanine0.87G
Aspartic acid1.7G
Glutamic acid2.7G
Glycine0.98G
Proline0.91G
Serine0.78G

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken) (28g)475g2.6g0.6g
giblets (81g)13614.5g7.5g1.7g

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

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Chicken Giblets (Raw) is a excellent source of Protein (36% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Chicken Giblets (Raw) is a excellent source of Iron (33% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
  • Chicken Giblets (Raw) is a excellent source of Zinc (27% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc
  • Chicken Giblets (Raw) is a good source of Vitamin C (13% DV) — see top foods ranked by Vitamin C

Dietary Considerations

  • Chicken Giblets (Raw) is naturally low in sodium at 77mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Chicken Giblets (Raw) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 17.9g protein and only 2.1g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

  • Chicken Giblets (Raw) provides 5.9mg of iron per 100g, relevant for managing iron deficiency. See the Iron Deficiency & Anemia Guide.

  • Contains 240mg of cholesterol per 100g — relevant for those monitoring cardiovascular risk. See the Heart Health & Cholesterol Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Iron: top 7% (#578 of 8,262)
  • Vitamin C: top 14% (#1,157 of 8,262)
  • Zinc: top 24% (#1,983 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories168
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.2G12%
Cholesterol 240MG80%
Sodium 77.0MG3%
Total Carbohydrate 2.1G1%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0
Protein 17.9G36%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 10.0MG1%
Iron 5.9MG33%
Potassium 226MG5%

* 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: 173641.

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