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Chicken light meat, roasted calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of chicken light meat, roasted contains 222 calories, with 29 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrate and 10.9 g of fat. Most of its calories come from protein.
Where the calories come from
Protein 54% Carbs 0% Fat 46%
How chicken light meat, roasted compares
Per 100 g, against the closest meat & poultry in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken light meat, roasted | 222 kcal | 29 g | 0 g | 10.9 g |
| Pork pancreas, cooked | 219 kcal | 28.5 g | 0 g | 10.8 g |
| Opossum, roasted | 221 kcal | 30.2 g | 0 g | 10.2 g |
| Capon, roasted | 226 kcal | 28.4 g | 0 g | 11.7 g |
| Chicken thigh meat only, fried | 218 kcal | 28.2 g | 1.2 g | 10.3 g |
Nutrition facts for chicken light meat, roasted
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 222 kcal |
| Protein | 29 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Fat | 10.9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 3 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in chicken light meat, roasted
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Niacin (B3) | 11.1 mg | 70% |
| Selenium | 24.1 µg | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.52 mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32 µg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.2 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.12 mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% |
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Calories in common chicken light meat, roasted servings
How many calories in a portion of chicken light meat, roasted — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 222 kcal | 29 g | 0 g | 11 g |
| ½ chicken, bone removed (132 g) | 293 kcal | 38 g | 0 g | 14 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chicken light meat, roasted?
Chicken light meat, roasted has 222 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in chicken light meat, roasted?
Chicken light meat, roasted contains 29 g of protein per 100 g.
Is chicken light meat, roasted low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Chicken light meat, roasted has 0 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is chicken light meat, roasted a good source of protein?
Chicken light meat, roasted provides 29 g of protein per 100 g — about 54% of its calories come from protein.
Are these chicken light meat, roasted calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #171461 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
