Chicken, cornish game hens, meat only, raw
* 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 | 0.6 MG | 1% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 8% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 17% | |
| Niacin | 6.7 MG | 42% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.6 MG | 13% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.4 MG | 23% | |
| Folate, total | 3 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.4 UG | 17% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 22 UG | 2% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.2 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2.4 UG | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 12 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.7 MG | 4% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 21 MG | 5% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 160 MG | 13% | |
| Potassium, K | 269 MG | 6% | |
| Sodium, Na | 68 MG | 3% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.3 MG | 12% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 6% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Selenium, Se | 15.8 UG | 29% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Low in calories with 116 kcal per 100g.
- Excellent source of protein with 20.0g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Good source of Selenium, Se (29% DV).
- Good source of Niacin (42% DV).
- Good source of Vitamin B-6 (23% DV).
About Chicken, cornish game hens, meat only, raw
Raw Cornish game hen meat without skin is lean and mild, sitting close to skinless chicken breast in its protein-to-fat ratio. The meat is tender even before cooking because these birds are slaughtered young. It's a clean, low-fat protein with no carbohydrates and nothing particularly distinctive nutritionally - just very lean poultry.
Dietary Information
Chicken, cornish game hens, meat only, raw is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, high-protein, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Chicken, cornish game hens, meat only, raw include Niacin (42% DV) , Selenium, Se (29% DV) , and Vitamin B-6 (23% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 116 calories per 100 grams, Chicken, cornish game hens, meat only, raw gets 69% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 26% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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