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Chicken Skin Only (Cooked, Roasted)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Chicken, broilers or fryers, skin only, cooked, roasted

Poultry Products

A 100g serving covers 52% of the daily recommended Total Fat, making Chicken Skin Only (Cooked, Roasted) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Both protein (20.4g) and fat (40.7g) are substantial, making Chicken Skin Only (Cooked, Roasted) a calorie-efficient source of both macronutrients. At 454 calories per 100g, Chicken Skin Only (Cooked, Roasted) is highly concentrated in energy, typical of foods rich in fats or sugars. Sodium is modest at 65mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Chicken Skin Only (Cooked, Roasted) delivers meaningful amounts of 9 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories454KCAL
Protein20.4G
Fat40.7G
Carbs0G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

448kcal
  • Protein18%20.4 g
  • Fat82%40.7 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

Water40.3G
Energy454KCAL
Protein20.4G
Total lipid (fat)40.7G
Carbohydrate, by difference0G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Total Sugars0G
Cholesterol83.0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.04MG
Riboflavin0.13MG
Niacin5.6MG
Vitamin B-60.10MG
Folate, total2.0UG
Vitamin B-120.20UG
Vitamin A, RAE78.0UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.40MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0.20UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)2.4UG
Calcium, Ca14.0MG
Iron, Fe1.5MG
Magnesium, Mg15.0MG
Phosphorus, P125MG
Potassium, K136MG
Sodium, Na65.0MG
Zinc, Zn1.2MG
Copper, Cu0.06MG
Manganese, Mn0.02MG
Selenium, Se20.0UG
Energy1900kJ
Ash0.50G
Pantothenic acid0.71MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food2.0UG
Folate, DFE2.0UG
Choline, total45.7MG
Betaine7.0MG
Vitamin B-12, added0UG
Retinol78.0UG
Carotene, beta0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU260IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin0UG
Vitamin E, added0MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units8.0IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)0.20UG
Fatty acids, total saturated11.4G
SFA 4:00G
SFA 6:00G
SFA 8:00G
SFA 10:00G
SFA 12:00.04G
SFA 14:00.33G
SFA 16:08.7G
SFA 18:02.0G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated17.0G
MUFA 16:12.4G
MUFA 18:113.9G
MUFA 20:10.53G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated8.6G
PUFA 18:27.8G
PUFA 18:30.33G
PUFA 18:40G
PUFA 20:40.11G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.02G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.01G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.04G
Tryptophan0.16G
Threonine0.73G
Isoleucine0.66G
Leucine1.2G
Lysine1.2G
Methionine0.41G
Cystine0.34G
Phenylalanine0.69G
Tyrosine0.46G
Valine0.86G
Arginine1.6G
Histidine0.39G
Alanine1.7G
Aspartic acid1.8G
Glutamic acid2.5G
Glycine3.2G
Proline1.9G
Serine0.83G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken) (34g)1546.9g13.8g0g
chicken, skin only (56g)25411.4g22.8g0g

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

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Chicken Skin Only (Cooked, Roasted) is a excellent source of Protein (41% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Chicken Skin Only (Cooked, Roasted) is a good source of Zinc (11% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

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

  • Chicken Skin Only (Cooked, Roasted) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 20.4g protein and only 0.0g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Vitamin D: top 14% (#1,157 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories454
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.7G52%
Cholesterol 83.0MG28%
Sodium 65.0MG3%
Total Carbohydrate 0G0%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0G
Protein 20.4G41%
Vitamin D 0.20UG1%
Calcium 14.0MG1%
Iron 1.5MG8%
Potassium 136MG3%

* 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: 171055.

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