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Chicken, roasting, light meat, meat only, 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 | 6% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 7% | |
| Niacin | 10.2 MG | 64% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.9 MG | 17% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.6 MG | 32% | |
| Folate, total | 4 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.4 UG | 16% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 8 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.2 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2.4 UG | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 11 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.9 MG | 5% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 25 MG | 6% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 223 MG | 18% | |
| Potassium, K | 252 MG | 5% | |
| Sodium, Na | 51 MG | 2% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.7 MG | 6% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 4% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Selenium, Se | 17.8 UG | 32% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Low in calories with 109 kcal per 100g.
- Excellent source of protein with 22.2g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Very low in fat (1.6g per 100g).
- Good source of Selenium, Se (32% DV).
- Rich source of Niacin (64% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Vitamin B-6 (32% DV).
About Chicken, roasting, light meat, meat only, raw
Raw roasting chicken light meat with no skin is about as lean as chicken gets. The fat content is minimal, protein is solid, and carbs are absent. Light meat from a roasting bird is slightly more flavorful than broiler breast due to the bird's age and size, though the difference is subtle raw. Worth marinating before cooking to keep the lean flesh from drying out.
Dietary Information
Chicken, roasting, light meat, meat only, raw is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, low-fat, high-protein, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Chicken, roasting, light meat, meat only, raw include Niacin (64% DV) , Selenium, Se (32% DV) , and Vitamin B-6 (32% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 109 calories per 100 grams, Chicken, roasting, light meat, meat only, raw gets 81% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 13% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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