Chicken Light Meat Meat Only (Raw)
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A 100g serving covers 66% of the daily recommended Niacin, making Chicken Light Meat Meat Only (Raw) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Chicken Light Meat Meat Only (Raw) stands out for its lean protein profile — 23.2g of protein with only 1.6g of fat per 100g. At 114 calories per 100g, Chicken Light Meat Meat Only (Raw) offers moderate energy density suitable for balanced meals. Sodium is modest at 68mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Chicken Light Meat Meat Only (Raw) delivers meaningful amounts of 8 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein87%23.2 g
- Fat13%1.6 g
- Carbs0%0 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 74.9 | G |
| Energy | 114 | KCAL |
| Protein | 23.2 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.6 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 | G |
| Total Sugars | 0 | G |
| Cholesterol | 58.0 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.07 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 | MG |
| Niacin | 10.6 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.54 | MG |
| Folate, total | 4.0 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.38 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 8.0 | UG |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.22 | MG |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2.4 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 12.0 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 0.73 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 27.0 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 187 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 239 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 68.0 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.97 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.04 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.02 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 17.8 | UG |
| Energy | 477 | kJ |
| Ash | 0.98 | G |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.82 | MG |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 4.0 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 4.0 | UG |
| Retinol | 8.0 | UG |
| Carotene, beta | 0 | UG |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 | UG |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 27.0 | IU |
| Lycopene | 0 | UG |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0 | UG |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.44 | G |
| SFA 4:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 6:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 8:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 10:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 12:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.01 | G |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.28 | G |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.13 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.39 | G |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.04 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.34 | G |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.01 | G |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.37 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.22 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.01 | G |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.06 | G |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.01 | G |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.01 | G |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.02 | G |
| Tryptophan | 0.27 | G |
| Threonine | 0.98 | G |
| Isoleucine | 1.2 | G |
| Leucine | 1.7 | G |
| Lysine | 2.0 | G |
| Methionine | 0.64 | G |
| Cystine | 0.30 | G |
| Phenylalanine | 0.92 | G |
| Tyrosine | 0.78 | G |
| Valine | 1.2 | G |
| Arginine | 1.4 | G |
| Histidine | 0.72 | G |
| Alanine | 1.3 | G |
| Aspartic acid | 2.1 | G |
| Glutamic acid | 3.5 | G |
| Glycine | 1.1 | G |
| Proline | 0.95 | G |
| Serine | 0.80 | G |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 | G |
| Caffeine | 0 | MG |
| Theobromine | 0 | MG |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken) (88g) | 100 | 20.4g | 1.5g | 0g |
| chicken, bone and skin removed (147g) | 168 | 34.1g | 2.4g | 0g |
Scaled from Chicken Light Meat Meat Only (Raw)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Chicken Light Meat Meat Only (Raw) is a excellent source of Protein (46% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
Dietary Considerations
Chicken Light Meat Meat Only (Raw) is naturally low in sodium at 68mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.
Chicken Light Meat Meat Only (Raw) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 23.2g protein and only 0.0g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Protein: top 18% (#1,487 of 8,262)
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* 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: 171464.
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