Chicken back (cooked, roasted) nutrition facts
Per ½ back, bone removed · 53 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein14g36% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat11g64% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Chicken back (cooked, roasted) (½ back, bone removed, 53 g) has 159 calories, with 14 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (64% of calories). It is high in protein (28% DV), niacin (22% DV) and selenium (22% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein28%
- Niacin22%
- Selenium22%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin B611%
- Pantothenic acid11%
- Phosphorus12%
- Zinc11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for ½ back, bone removed (53 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 56 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 3 μg | 2% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) | 3 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 μg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 11% |
| Choline | 33 mg | 6% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 111 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 82 mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 12 μg | 22% |
Full breakdown · 32 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 56 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.5 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.4 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Burning 159 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 30minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 19minCycling (moderate)
- 13minRunning (6 mph)
- 22minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chicken back (cooked, roasted)?
One serving of Chicken back (cooked, roasted) (½ back, bone removed) has 159 calories, which works out to 300 calories per 100 g. That is about 8% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Chicken back (cooked, roasted) high in protein?
Yes. It has 14 g of protein per serving, and 36% of its calories come from protein (8.7 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Chicken back (cooked, roasted) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 0% of calories.
How much sodium is in Chicken back (cooked, roasted)?
46 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Chicken back (cooked, roasted)?
0 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.







