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Chicken Meat Only (Cooked, Fried)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat only, cooked, fried

Poultry Products

A 100g serving covers 61% of the daily recommended Protein, making Chicken Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (30.6g), fat (9.1g), and carbohydrates (1.7g) per 100g. Chicken Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) packs 219 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is modest at 91mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Chicken Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) delivers meaningful amounts of 12 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories219KCAL
Protein30.6G
Fat9.1G
Carbs1.7G
Fiber0.1G

Calorie Distribution

211kcal
  • Protein58%30.6 g
  • Fat39%9.1 g
  • Carbs3%1.7 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water57.5G
Energy219KCAL
Protein30.6G
Total lipid (fat)9.1G
Carbohydrate, by difference1.7G
Fiber, total dietary0.10G
Total Sugars0G
Cholesterol94.0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.09MG
Riboflavin0.20MG
Niacin9.7MG
Vitamin B-60.48MG
Folate, total7.0UG
Vitamin B-120.34UG
Vitamin A, RAE18.0UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.46MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0.10UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)2.8UG
Calcium, Ca17.0MG
Iron, Fe1.4MG
Magnesium, Mg27.0MG
Phosphorus, P205MG
Potassium, K257MG
Sodium, Na91.0MG
Zinc, Zn2.2MG
Copper, Cu0.07MG
Manganese, Mn0.03MG
Selenium, Se24.5UG
Energy916kJ
Ash1.1G
Pantothenic acid1.2MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food7.0UG
Folate, DFE7.0UG
Choline, total91.2MG
Betaine6.6MG
Vitamin B-12, added0UG
Retinol18.0UG
Carotene, beta0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU59.0IU
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 saturated2.5G
SFA 4:00G
SFA 6:00G
SFA 8:00G
SFA 10:00G
SFA 12:00.02G
SFA 14:00.06G
SFA 16:01.6G
SFA 18:00.66G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated3.4G
MUFA 16:10.36G
MUFA 18:12.9G
MUFA 20:10.04G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated2.1G
PUFA 18:21.8G
PUFA 18:30.09G
PUFA 18:40G
PUFA 20:40.12G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.01G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.03G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.05G
Tryptophan0.36G
Threonine1.3G
Isoleucine1.6G
Leucine2.3G
Lysine2.6G
Methionine0.84G
Cystine0.39G
Phenylalanine1.2G
Tyrosine1.0G
Valine1.5G
Arginine1.8G
Histidine0.95G
Alanine1.7G
Aspartic acid2.7G
Glutamic acid4.6G
Glycine1.5G
Proline1.3G
Serine1.1G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
cup, chopped or diced (140g)30742.8g12.8g2.4g
unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken) (155g)33947.4g14.1g2.6g
chicken, bone and skin removed (258g)56578.9g23.5g4.4g

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

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Chicken Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) is a excellent source of Protein (61% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Chicken Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) is a excellent source of Zinc (20% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • Chicken Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) is naturally low in sodium at 91mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Chicken Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 30.6g protein and only 1.7g 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

Calories219
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.1G12%
Cholesterol 94.0MG31%
Sodium 91.0MG4%
Total Carbohydrate 1.7G1%
Dietary Fiber 0.10G0%
Total Sugars 0G
Protein 30.6G61%
Vitamin D 0.10UG1%
Calcium 17.0MG1%
Iron 1.4MG8%
Potassium 257MG5%

* 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: 171053.

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