Chicken skin (cooked, roasted) nutrition facts
Per ½ chicken, skin only · 56 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein11g18% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat23g82% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Chicken skin (cooked, roasted) (½ chicken, skin only, 56 g) has 254 calories, with 11 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (82% of calories). It is high in protein (23% DV), niacin (20% DV) and selenium (20% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 32% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein23%
- Niacin20%
- Selenium20%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Iron11%
- Phosphorus10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat32%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for ½ chicken, skin only (56 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 44 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) | 1 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 μg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 mg | 8% |
| Choline | 26 mg | 5% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 76 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 8 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 70 mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 11 μg | 20% |
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 | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.4 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 10 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 44 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.5 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 | 0.5 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
142 calChicken breast (raw, skinless)1 breast fillet−112 cal
1978 calChicken (raw, meat and skin)1 whole chicken+1724 cal
2228 calChicken (raw, meat and skin, giblets and neck)1 chicken+1974 cal
249 calChicken breast (raw)1 breast fillet−5 cal
128 calChicken breast (cooked, grilled, boneless, skinless)3 oz−126 cal
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Burning 254 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 48minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 31minCycling (moderate)
- 21minRunning (6 mph)
- 36minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chicken skin (cooked, roasted)?
One serving of Chicken skin (cooked, roasted) (½ chicken, skin only) has 254 calories, which works out to 454 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Chicken skin (cooked, roasted) high in protein?
It provides a solid 11 g of protein per serving (23% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 18% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Chicken skin (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 skin (cooked, roasted)?
36 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Chicken skin (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.
