Chicken back (raw, skinless) nutrition facts
Per 1 back, bone and skin removed · 102 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein20g60% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat6g40% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Chicken back (raw, skinless) (1 back, bone and skin removed, 102 g) has 140 calories, with 20 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (60% of calories). It is high in protein (40% DV), niacin (43% DV) and Vitamin B6 (26% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 28% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein40%
- Niacin43%
- Vitamin B626%
- Pantothenic acid25%
- Phosphorus22%
- Selenium25%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)13%
- Vitamin B1215%
- Iron13%
- Zinc17%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Cholesterol28%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 back, bone and skin removed (102 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 31 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2 μg | 2% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 13% |
| Niacin | 7 mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 26% |
| Folate (B9) | 9 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 μg | 15% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 25% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 17 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 208 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 154 mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 14 μg | 25% |
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 31 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 140 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 27minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 17minCycling (moderate)
- 12minRunning (6 mph)
- 20minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chicken back (raw, skinless)?
One serving of Chicken back (raw, skinless) (1 back, bone and skin removed) has 140 calories, which works out to 137 calories per 100 g. That is about 7% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Chicken back (raw, skinless) high in protein?
Yes. It has 20 g of protein per serving, and 60% of its calories come from protein (14 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Chicken back (raw, skinless) 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 (raw, skinless)?
84 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Chicken back (raw, skinless)?
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.
