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Chicken Light Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

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

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A 100g serving covers 78% of the daily recommended Niacin, making Chicken Light Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Chicken Light Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) stands out for its lean protein profile — 30.9g of protein with only 4.5g of fat per 100g. At 173 calories per 100g, Chicken Light Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) 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 Light Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) delivers meaningful amounts of 10 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories173KCAL
Protein30.9G
Fat4.5G
Carbs0G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

164kcal
  • Protein75%30.9 g
  • Fat25%4.5 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

Water64.8G
Energy173KCAL
Protein30.9G
Total lipid (fat)4.5G
Carbohydrate, by difference0G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Total Sugars0G
Cholesterol85.0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.07MG
Riboflavin0.12MG
Niacin12.4MG
Vitamin B-60.60MG
Folate, total4.0UG
Vitamin B-120.34UG
Vitamin A, RAE9.0UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.27MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0.10UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)0.30UG
Calcium, Ca15.0MG
Iron, Fe1.1MG
Magnesium, Mg27.0MG
Phosphorus, P216MG
Potassium, K247MG
Sodium, Na77.0MG
Zinc, Zn1.2MG
Copper, Cu0.05MG
Manganese, Mn0.02MG
Selenium, Se24.4UG
Energy724kJ
Ash1.0G
Pantothenic acid0.97MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food4.0UG
Folate, DFE4.0UG
Choline, total84.0MG
Betaine6.1MG
Vitamin B-12, added0UG
Retinol9.0UG
Carotene, beta0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU29.0IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin0UG
Vitamin E, added0MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units5.0IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)0.10UG
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone)0UG
Fatty acids, total saturated1.3G
SFA 4:00G
SFA 6:00G
SFA 8:00G
SFA 10:00G
SFA 12:00.01G
SFA 14:00.04G
SFA 16:00.87G
SFA 18:00.32G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated1.5G
MUFA 16:10.18G
MUFA 18:11.3G
MUFA 20:10.03G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.98G
PUFA 18:20.74G
PUFA 18:30.04G
PUFA 18:40G
PUFA 20:40.08G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.01G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.02G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.03G
Tryptophan0.36G
Threonine1.3G
Isoleucine1.6G
Leucine2.3G
Lysine2.6G
Methionine0.85G
Cystine0.40G
Phenylalanine1.2G
Tyrosine1.0G
Valine1.5G
Arginine1.9G
Histidine0.96G
Alanine1.7G
Aspartic acid2.8G
Glutamic acid4.6G
Glycine1.5G
Proline1.3G
Serine1.1G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken) (64g)11119.8g2.9g0g
chicken, bone and skin removed (107g)18533.1g4.8g0g
cup, chopped or diced (140g)24243.3g6.3g0g

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

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Chicken Light Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) is a excellent source of Protein (62% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Chicken Light Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) is a good source of Zinc (11% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • Chicken Light Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) is naturally low in sodium at 77mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Chicken Light Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 30.9g protein and only 0.0g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Protein: top 3% (#248 of 8,262)
  • Vitamin D: top 21% (#1,735 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories173
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.5G6%
Cholesterol 85.0MG28%
Sodium 77.0MG3%
Total Carbohydrate 0G0%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0G
Protein 30.9G62%
Vitamin D 0.10UG1%
Calcium 15.0MG1%
Iron 1.1MG6%
Potassium 247MG5%

* 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: 171466.

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