Chicken Skin Only (Raw)
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Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (13.3g), fat (32.4g), and carbohydrates (0g) per 100g. Chicken Skin Only (Raw) packs 349 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is modest at 63mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Chicken Skin Only (Raw) delivers meaningful amounts of 7 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value. Contains 109mg of cholesterol per 100g (36% DV), which may matter for individuals actively managing cholesterol.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein15%13.3 g
- Fat85%32.4 g
- Carbs0%0 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 54.2 | G |
| Energy | 349 | KCAL |
| Protein | 13.3 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 32.4 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 | G |
| Total Sugars | 0 | G |
| Cholesterol | 109 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.03 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 | MG |
| Niacin | 4.0 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.09 | MG |
| Folate, total | 3.0 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.23 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 76.0 | UG |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.60 | UG |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2.9 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 11.0 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 1.1 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 13.0 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 100 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 103 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 63.0 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.93 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.04 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.02 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 12.3 | UG |
| Energy | 1460 | kJ |
| Ash | 0.41 | G |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.69 | MG |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 3.0 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 3.0 | UG |
| Retinol | 76.0 | UG |
| Carotene, beta | 6.0 | UG |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 | UG |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 262 | IU |
| Lycopene | 0 | UG |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 24.0 | IU |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 9.1 | G |
| SFA 4:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 6:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 8:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 10:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.03 | G |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.27 | G |
| SFA 16:0 | 7.0 | G |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.6 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 13.5 | G |
| MUFA 16:1 | 1.9 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 11.1 | G |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.42 | G |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 6.8 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 6.2 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.26 | G |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.09 | G |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.02 | G |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.01 | G |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.03 | G |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.35 | G |
| Tryptophan | 0.11 | G |
| Threonine | 0.48 | G |
| Isoleucine | 0.43 | G |
| Leucine | 0.78 | G |
| Lysine | 0.80 | G |
| Methionine | 0.27 | G |
| Cystine | 0.22 | G |
| Phenylalanine | 0.45 | G |
| Tyrosine | 0.30 | G |
| Valine | 0.56 | G |
| Arginine | 1.0 | G |
| Histidine | 0.26 | G |
| Alanine | 1.1 | G |
| Aspartic acid | 1.2 | G |
| Glutamic acid | 1.7 | G |
| Glycine | 2.1 | G |
| Proline | 1.2 | G |
| Serine | 0.54 | 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) (47g) | 164 | 6.3g | 15.2g | 0g |
| chicken, skin only (79g) | 276 | 10.5g | 25.6g | 0g |
| oz (113g) | 394 | 15.1g | 36.6g | 0g |
Scaled from Chicken Skin Only (Raw)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Chicken Skin Only (Raw) is a excellent source of Protein (27% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
Dietary Considerations
Chicken Skin Only (Raw) is naturally low in sodium at 63mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Vitamin D: top 9% (#744 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: 171452.
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