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Chicken Light Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Stewed)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

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

Poultry Products

A 100g serving covers 58% of the daily recommended Protein, making Chicken Light Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Stewed) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Chicken Light Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Stewed) stands out for its lean protein profile — 28.9g of protein with only 4g of fat per 100g. At 159 calories per 100g, Chicken Light Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Stewed) offers moderate energy density suitable for balanced meals. Sodium is modest at 65mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Chicken Light Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Stewed) delivers meaningful amounts of 10 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories159KCAL
Protein28.9G
Fat4G
Carbs0G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

152kcal
  • Protein76%28.9 g
  • Fat24%4 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

Water68.0G
Energy159KCAL
Protein28.9G
Total lipid (fat)4.0G
Carbohydrate, by difference0G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Total Sugars0G
Cholesterol77.0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.04MG
Riboflavin0.12MG
Niacin7.8MG
Vitamin B-60.33MG
Folate, total3.0UG
Vitamin B-120.23UG
Vitamin A, RAE8.0UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.27MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0.10UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)0.20UG
Calcium, Ca13.0MG
Iron, Fe0.93MG
Magnesium, Mg22.0MG
Phosphorus, P159MG
Potassium, K180MG
Sodium, Na65.0MG
Zinc, Zn1.2MG
Copper, Cu0.04MG
Manganese, Mn0.02MG
Selenium, Se22.3UG
Energy665kJ
Ash0.87G
Pantothenic acid0.57MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food3.0UG
Folate, DFE3.0UG
Choline, total76.6MG
Betaine5.6MG
Vitamin B-12, added0UG
Retinol8.0UG
Carotene, beta0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU27.0IU
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 saturated1.1G
SFA 4:00G
SFA 6:00G
SFA 8:00G
SFA 10:00G
SFA 12:00.01G
SFA 14:00.03G
SFA 16:00.77G
SFA 18:00.28G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated1.4G
MUFA 16:10.16G
MUFA 18:11.1G
MUFA 20:10.03G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.87G
PUFA 18:20.65G
PUFA 18:30.03G
PUFA 18:40G
PUFA 20:40.07G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.01G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.02G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.03G
Tryptophan0.34G
Threonine1.2G
Isoleucine1.5G
Leucine2.2G
Lysine2.5G
Methionine0.80G
Cystine0.37G
Phenylalanine1.1G
Tyrosine0.97G
Valine1.4G
Arginine1.7G
Histidine0.90G
Alanine1.6G
Aspartic acid2.6G
Glutamic acid4.3G
Glycine1.4G
Proline1.2G
Serine0.99G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken) (71g)11320.5g2.8g0g
chicken, bone and skin removed (119g)18934.4g4.7g0g
cup, chopped or diced (140g)22340.4g5.6g0g

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

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Chicken Light Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Stewed) is a excellent source of Protein (58% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Chicken Light Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Stewed) is a good source of Zinc (11% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • Chicken Light Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Stewed) is naturally low in sodium at 65mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Chicken Light Meat Meat Only (Cooked, Stewed) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 28.9g protein and only 0.0g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Protein: top 6% (#496 of 8,262)
  • Vitamin D: top 21% (#1,735 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories159
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.0G5%
Cholesterol 77.0MG26%
Sodium 65.0MG3%
Total Carbohydrate 0G0%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0G
Protein 28.9G58%
Vitamin D 0.10UG1%
Calcium 13.0MG1%
Iron 0.93MG5%
Potassium 180MG4%

* 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: 171467.

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