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Chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat and skin, raw
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* 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.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 5% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 7% | |
| Niacin | 8.9 MG | 56% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.8 MG | 16% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.5 MG | 28% | |
| Folate, total | 4 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.3 UG | 14% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 29 UG | 3% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.3 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2.4 UG | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 11 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.8 MG | 4% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 23 MG | 5% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 163 MG | 13% | |
| Potassium, K | 204 MG | 4% | |
| Sodium, Na | 65 MG | 3% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.9 MG | 8% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 4% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Selenium, Se | 16.4 UG | 30% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 20.3g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Good source of Selenium, Se (30% DV).
- Rich source of Niacin (56% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Vitamin B-6 (28% DV).
About Chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat and skin, raw
Raw light meat chicken, breast and wing pieces with skin still on, sits at a moderate fat level since the skin adds considerably more fat than would be present in the meat alone. Protein is substantial even before cooking concentrates it further. No carbohydrates. The skin here is the key variable. Leave it on for roasting to baste the meat during cooking, then remove it at the table if you want a leaner result. This cut is the starting point for most roasted chicken breast recipes.
Dietary Information
Chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat and skin, raw 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, light meat, meat and skin, raw include Niacin (56% DV) , Selenium, Se (30% DV) , and Vitamin B-6 (28% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 186 calories per 100 grams, Chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat and skin, raw gets 44% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 54% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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