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Chicken

Moderate calorie density

Calories per 100 g

188

Density

1.88kcal/g

Protein / 100g

24.7g

Carbs / 100g

1.2g

Fat / 100g

9.4g

Where this food sits on the scale

01.546+ kcal/g

Chicken has 1.88 calories per gram (188 per 100 g). Balanced foods. Reasonable in normal portions, but the calories add up faster than you might expect. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.

Calories by portion

PortionWeightCalories
3 Onz85 g160
100 g100 g188

Where the calories come from

  • Protein24.7 g / 100 g52% of calories
  • Carbs1.2 g / 100 g3% of calories
  • Fat9.4 g / 100 g45% of calories

Quick comparisons

Frequently asked questions about chicken

How many calories are in 100 grams of chicken?
Chicken contains 188 calories per 100 g, along with 24.7 g of protein, 1.2 g of carbohydrates, and 9.4 g of fat.
What is the calorie density of chicken?
Chicken has a calorie density of 1.88 kcal per gram, which places it in the moderate tier (1.5 – 4 kcal/g).
How many calories are in one 3 onz of chicken?
One 3 onz of Chicken weighs about 85 g and provides roughly 160 calories.

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