Chicken, broilers or fryers, back, meat only, cooked, roasted
* 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.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 6% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 17% | |
| Niacin | 7.1 MG | 44% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.1 MG | 23% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.3 MG | 20% | |
| Folate, total | 7 UG | 2% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.3 UG | 13% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.1 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2.4 UG | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 24 MG | 2% | |
| Iron, Fe | 1.4 MG | 8% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22 MG | 5% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 165 MG | 13% | |
| Potassium, K | 237 MG | 5% | |
| Sodium, Na | 96 MG | 4% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.7 MG | 24% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 9% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Selenium, Se | 17.3 UG | 31% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 28.2g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (24% DV).
- Good source of Selenium, Se (31% DV).
- Good source of Niacin (44% DV).
- Good source of Pantothenic acid (23% DV).
- Good source of Vitamin B-6 (20% DV).
About Chicken, broilers or fryers, back, meat only, cooked, roasted
Roasted chicken back, meat only, no skin, has a leaner profile than most people expect from this cut. Removing the skin drops the fat considerably, and the dark meat near the spine is actually quite protein-dense once separated. Still fattier than roasted breast meat, but well within a reasonable range. The meat near the oysters, those small rounded pieces just above the thigh socket, is considered by many cooks to be among the most flavorful on the bird.
Dietary Information
Chicken, broilers or fryers, back, meat only, cooked, roasted is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, high-protein, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Chicken, broilers or fryers, back, meat only, cooked, roasted include Niacin (44% DV) , Selenium, Se (31% DV) , Zinc, Zn (24% DV) , Pantothenic acid (23% DV) , and Vitamin B-6 (20% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 239 calories per 100 grams, Chicken, broilers or fryers, back, meat only, cooked, roasted gets 47% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 50% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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