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Chicken, Whole (Roasted, Meat and Skin)

Poultry · Chicken · per 100 g

Lean poultry providing high-quality protein with essential amino acids. Versatile cooking ingredient across world cuisines.

Nutrient density 7.5Staple food

Macronutrients

Calories239 kcal 12% DV
Protein27 g 55% DV
Carbohydrates0.0 g 0% DV
Fat14 g 17% DV
Fiber0.0 g 0% DV
Total sugars0.0 g no %DV*
Sodium82 mg 4% DV

Vitamins & minerals

Vitamin A48 µg 5%
Vitamin C0.0 mg 0%
Vitamin D0.1 µg 0%
Vitamin E0.3 mg 2%
Vitamin K2.4 µg 2%
Thiamin B10.06 mg 5%
Riboflavin B20.16 mg 12%
Niacin B38.5 mg 53%
Vitamin B60.4 mg 24%
Folate B96.0 µg 2%
Vitamin B120.35 µg 15%
Calcium15 mg 1%
Iron1.2 mg 7%
Magnesium25 mg 6%
Phosphorus200 mg 16%
Potassium240 mg 5%
Zinc2.0 mg 18%
Selenium24 µg 44%

Common serving sizes

ServingWeight
3 oz portion85 g
1/4 chicken250 g

What it supports in your body

Bmi — High protein supports lean mass maintenance

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Best timing around exercise

Excellent post-workout protein. Can eat 2-3h before exercise if lean preparation

Educational reference only. Values are per 100 g from the app's reference database; % Daily Value uses the FDA 2,000-calorie reference. Not medical or dietary advice. See our full disclaimer.
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