
Chicken light meat (cooked, roasted, skinless) nutrition facts
Per 1 oz · 28 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein8.8g75% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat1.3g25% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Chicken light meat (cooked, roasted, skinless) (1 oz, 28 g) has 49 calories, with 8.8 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 1.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (75% of calories). It is high in niacin (22% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Niacin22%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin B613%
- Selenium13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 oz (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 3 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 3% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) | 1 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 μg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 mg | 6% |
| Choline | 24 mg | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 4 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 70 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 8 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 61 mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 7 μg | 13% |
Full breakdown · 32 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.5 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.4 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.5 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.4 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Proline | 0.4 g | — |
| Retinol | 3 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.4 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 g | — |
| Valine | 0.4 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 49 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 9minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 6minCycling (moderate)
- 4minRunning (6 mph)
- 7minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chicken light meat (cooked, roasted, skinless)?
One serving of Chicken light meat (cooked, roasted, skinless) (1 oz) has 49 calories, which works out to 173 calories per 100 g. That is about 2.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Chicken light meat (cooked, roasted, skinless) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 8.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 75% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Chicken light meat (cooked, roasted, 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 light meat (cooked, roasted, skinless)?
22 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Chicken light meat (cooked, roasted, 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.







