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Chicken, cornish game hens, 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 | 0.5 MG | 1% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 6% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 13% | |
| Niacin | 5.7 MG | 35% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.6 MG | 12% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.3 MG | 17% | |
| Folate, total | 3 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.3 UG | 14% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 32 UG | 4% | |
| 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 | 18 MG | 4% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 140 MG | 11% | |
| Potassium, K | 236 MG | 5% | |
| Sodium, Na | 61 MG | 3% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.2 MG | 10% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 5% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Selenium, Se | 11.8 UG | 21% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 17.2g per 100g.
- Good source of Selenium, Se (21% DV).
- Good source of Niacin (35% DV).
About Chicken, cornish game hens, meat and skin, raw
Cornish game hens, raw with skin, are small broiler chickens harvested young, giving them a higher skin-to-meat ratio than a standard fryer. That means fat is relatively high compared to protein. Roasted whole, they make for an impressive individual serving. The meat is tender and mild. Most of the fat is in the skin, so removing it before eating changes the profile considerably.
Dietary Information
Chicken, cornish game hens, meat and skin, raw is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Chicken, cornish game hens, meat and skin, raw include Niacin (35% DV) , and Selenium, Se (21% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 200 calories per 100 grams, Chicken, cornish game hens, meat and skin, raw gets 34% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 63% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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