Chicken (roasting, light meat, meat only, raw) nutrition facts
100 grams of chicken, roasting, light meat, meat only, raw contain 109 calories, 22 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 1.6 g of fat. It is an excellent source of niacin (B3) (64% DV), protein (44% DV), vitamin B6 (32% DV) and selenium (32% DV). Most of its calories (86%) come from protein.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Niacin (B3)64%
- Protein44%
- Vitamin B632%
- Selenium32%
- Phosphorus18%
- Pantothenic acid (B5)17%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 8 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.07 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.09 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) | 10.2 mg | 64% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.85 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.55 mg | 32% |
| Folate | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 µg | 16% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.89 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 252 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 223 mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 0.66 mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.02 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 17.8 µg | 32% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.37 g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.48 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 74.3 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other poultry products
| Per 100 g | Chicken (roasting, light meat, meat only, raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 109 | 197 | -45% |
| Protein | 22.2 g | 23.2 g | -4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0.86 g | -100% |
| Total fat | 1.63 g | 10.7 g | -85% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0.02 g | -100% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0.04 g | -100% |
| Sodium | 51 mg | 155 mg | -67% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 172398. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.