Chicken light meat (cooked, fried, skinless) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup ยท 140 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein46g72% of calories
- Carbs0.6g1% of calories
- Fat7.8g27% of calories
- โ Protein-dense
- โ Keto-friendly
- โ Low sodium
At a glance
One serving of Chicken light meat (cooked, fried, skinless) (1 cup, 140 g) has 269 calories, with 46 g of protein, 0.6 g of carbohydrates and 7.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (72% of calories). It is high in protein (92% DV), niacin (117% DV) and Vitamin B6 (68% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 42% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein92%
- Niacin117%
- Vitamin B668%
- Vitamin B1221%
- Pantothenic acid29%
- Iron20%
Good source of
10โ19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)14%
- Magnesium10%
- Zinc16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Cholesterol42%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (140 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 13 ฮผg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Niacin | 19 mg | 117% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 68% |
| Folate (B9) | 6 ฮผg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 ฮผg | 21% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 29% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 368 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 41 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 323 mg | 46% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 37 ฮผg | 67% |
Full breakdown ยท 26 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 3 g | โ |
| Arginine | 3 g | โ |
| Aspartic acid | 4 g | โ |
| Cystine | 1 g | โ |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | โ |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | โ |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | โ |
| Glutamic acid | 7 g | โ |
| Glycine | 2 g | โ |
| Histidine | 1 g | โ |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | โ |
| Leucine | 3 g | โ |
| Lysine | 4 g | โ |
| Methionine | 1 g | โ |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | โ |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | โ |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | โ |
| Proline | 2 g | โ |
| Retinol | 13 ฮผg | โ |
| Serine | 2 g | โ |
| Threonine | 2 g | โ |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | โ |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | โ |
| Tryptophan | 1 g | โ |
| Tyrosine | 2 g | โ |
| Valine | 2 g | โ |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Popcorn chicken (KFC)350
- Chicken thigh (fried, breaded, mild, meat and skin, Popeyes)310
- Chicken breast (fried, breaded, Original Recipe, meat and skin, KFC)231
- Chicken breast (cooked, fried, floured)221
- Chicken light meat (cooked, fried, skinless)192
- Chicken breast (cooked, fried, skinless)187
- Perdue Chicken Chunks, Lightly Breaded179
Similar foods
63 calChicken breast (cooked, fried, floured)1 ozโ206 cal
161 calChicken breast (cooked, fried, skinless)ยฝ breast, bone and skin removedโ108 cal
490 calChicken breast (fried, breaded, Original Recipe, meat and skin, KFC)1 breast, with skin+221 cal
14 calPopcorn chicken (KFC)1 pieceโ255 cal
428 calChicken thigh (fried, breaded, mild, meat and skin, Popeyes)1 thigh with skin+159 cal
150 calPerdue Chicken Chunks, Lightly Breaded3 ozโ119 cal
Burning 269 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 51minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 32minCycling (moderate)
- 22minRunning (6 mph)
- 38minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chicken light meat (cooked, fried, skinless)?
One serving of Chicken light meat (cooked, fried, skinless) (1 cup) has 269 calories, which works out to 192 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Chicken light meat (cooked, fried, skinless) high in protein?
Yes. It has 46 g of protein per serving, and 72% of its calories come from protein (17 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Chicken light meat (cooked, fried, skinless) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 1 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 1% of calories.
How much sodium is in Chicken light meat (cooked, fried, skinless)?
113 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
