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Chicken, roasting, light meat, meat only, cooked, roasted
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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 | 10.5 MG | 65% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.9 MG | 18% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.5 MG | 32% | |
| Folate, total | 3 UG | 1% | |
| Choline, total | 76.8 MG | 14% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.3 UG | 13% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 8 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.3 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.1 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.3 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 13 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 1.1 MG | 6% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 23 MG | 5% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 217 MG | 17% | |
| Potassium, K | 236 MG | 5% | |
| Sodium, Na | 51 MG | 2% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.8 MG | 7% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 5% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Selenium, Se | 25.8 UG | 47% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 27.1g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Good source of Selenium, Se (47% DV).
- Rich source of Niacin (65% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Vitamin B-6 (32% DV).
About Chicken, roasting, light meat, meat only, cooked, roasted
Roasted light meat from a roasting chicken, skin removed, is one of the leaner proteins in the entire chicken category. Very high in protein with minimal fat once the skin is gone. Dry if overcooked, so resting after roasting matters. Fits easily into calorie-conscious meals while still delivering real satiety.
Dietary Information
Chicken, roasting, light meat, 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, roasting, light meat, meat only, cooked, roasted include Niacin (65% DV) , Selenium, Se (47% DV) , and Vitamin B-6 (32% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 153 calories per 100 grams, Chicken, roasting, light meat, meat only, cooked, roasted gets 71% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 24% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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