Whole chicken, roasted, meat and skin: calories and nutrition facts
Values per 100 g (3.5 oz) of edible portion, according to the USDA.
Summary per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 3 oz (85 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 239 cal | 203 cal | 10% |
| Total Fat | 13.6 g | 11.6 g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 3.2 g | 16% |
| Trans Fat | no data | ||
| Cholesterol | 88 mg | 75 mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 82 mg | 70 mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | |
| Protein | 27.3 g | 23.2 g | 46% |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 223 mg | 190 mg | 4% |
Full nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 3 oz (85 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 239 cal | 203 cal | 10% |
| Energy (kJ) | 1,000 kJ | 850 kJ | |
| Water | 59.5 % | 50.5 % |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 3 oz (85 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 13.6 g | 11.6 g | 15% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | |
| Protein | 27.3 g | 23.2 g | 46% |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 3 oz (85 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 3.2 g | 16% |
| Trans Fat | no data | ||
| Cholesterol | 88 mg | 75 mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | 4.5 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | 2.5 g | |
| Butyric acid (4:0) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Caproic acid (6:0) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Caprylic acid (8:0) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Capric acid (10:0) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Lauric acid (12:0) | 0.02 g | 0.02 g | |
| Myristic acid (14:0) | 0.11 g | 0.09 g | |
| Palmitic acid (16:0) | 2.78 g | 2.36 g | |
| Stearic acid (18:0) | 0.77 g | 0.65 g | |
| Palmitoleic acid (16:1) | 0.73 g | 0.62 g | |
| Oleic acid (18:1) | 4.40 g | 3.74 g | |
| Gadoleic acid (20:1) | 0.13 g | 0.11 g | |
| Erucic acid (22:1) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Linoleic acid (18:2) | 2.57 g | 2.18 g | |
| Linolenic acid (18:3) | 0.11 g | 0.09 g | |
| Stearidonic acid (18:4) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Arachidonic acid (20:4) | 0.11 g | 0.09 g | |
| EPA (20:5 n-3) | 0.01 g | 0.01 g | |
| DPA (22:5 n-3) | 0.02 g | 0.02 g | |
| DHA (22:6 n-3) | 0.04 g | 0.03 g | |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 3 oz (85 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 82 mg | 70 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 223 mg | 190 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 23 mg | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 182 mg | 155 mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.9 mg | 1.6 mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 0.06 mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.02 mg | 0.02 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 23.9 µg | 20.3 µg | 37% |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 3 oz (85 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 48 µg | 41 µg | 5% |
| Retinol | 48 µg | 41 µg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.27 mg | 0.23 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2.4 µg | 2.0 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.06 mg | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.17 mg | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 8.5 mg | 7.2 mg | 45% |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 1.03 mg | 0.88 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.40 mg | 0.34 mg | 20% |
| Folate (DFE) | 5 µg | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.30 µg | 0.26 µg | 11% |
| Choline | 66 mg | 56 mg | 10% |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 3 oz (85 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash | 0.92 g | 0.78 g | |
| Alcohol (ethyl) | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
*DV = Daily Value, the FDA reference amount for adults (2,000 calories a day). It is not your personal need.
The USDA data has no value for this nutrient in Whole chicken, roasted, meat and skin.
Values are for the edible portion, without peel, bone or pit. The weight on your scale may include those parts.
Averages from analyzed samples and published sources. The food in front of you may vary.
Raw or cooked?
100 g of Chicken meat and skin, raw and 100 g of Whole chicken, roasted, meat and skin don't have the same calories, because cooking changes the amount of water. Pick the line that matches the state you weighed the food in.
Chicken meat and skin, raw: 215 cal. Whole chicken, roasted, meat and skin: 239 cal. Values per 100 g.
(roasted or baked) Meat, fish and eggs lose water when cooked (and some fat melts away), so 100 g cooked has more calories and protein than 100 g raw. There is no reliable yield factor in the USDA data for this case. Per 100 g: 215 kcal raw and 239 kcal roasted or baked. (braised or stewed) Meat, fish and eggs lose water when cooked (and some fat melts away), so 100 g cooked has more calories and protein than 100 g raw. There is no reliable yield factor in the USDA data for this case. Per 100 g: 215 kcal raw and 219 kcal braised or stewed.
Questions about Whole chicken, roasted, meat and skin
How many calories are in Whole chicken, roasted, meat and skin?
Whole chicken, roasted, meat and skin has 239 calories per 100 g (3.5 oz), according to the USDA. In 3 oz (85 g), that is 203 calories.
What is the difference between Chicken meat and skin, raw and Whole chicken, roasted, meat and skin?
Chicken meat and skin, raw has 215 cal per 100 g and Whole chicken, roasted, meat and skin has 239 cal. The difference comes mostly from water: cooking adds or removes water, so the same weight carries different calories.
Where do the values for Whole chicken, roasted, meat and skin come from?
From the USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy dataset (final release, April 2018). The values are averages compiled from laboratory analyses, published literature and calculations.
Do the values apply to the brand I buy?
Not necessarily. These are averages for generic foods. For packaged products, go by the label.
Similar foods
Data source
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (final release, April 2018). FDC ID 171450: “Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted”.
Data version: usdasr2018-b6d8398e.