Guinea hen (raw) nutrition facts
Per ½ guinea · 345 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein81g62% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat22g38% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
At a glance
One serving of Guinea hen (raw) (½ guinea, 345 g) has 545 calories, with 81 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 22 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (62% of calories). It is high in protein (161% DV), riboflavin (b2) (27% DV) and niacin (165% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 31% and 85% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein161%
- Riboflavin (B2)27%
- Niacin165%
- Vitamin B6101%
- Vitamin B1249%
- Pantothenic acid61%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A11%
- Thiamine17%
- Potassium14%
- Magnesium18%
- Copper16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat31%
- Cholesterol85%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for ½ guinea (345 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 97 μg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg | 5% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 27% |
| Niacin | 26 mg | 165% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 101% |
| Folate (B9) | 17 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 49% |
| Pantothenic acid | 3 mg | 61% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 38 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 666 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 76 mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 528 mg | 75% |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 56 μg | 102% |
Full breakdown · 26 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 5 g | — |
| Arginine | 5 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 7 g | — |
| Cystine | 1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 12 g | — |
| Glycine | 5 g | — |
| Histidine | 2 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 4 g | — |
| Leucine | 6 g | — |
| Lysine | 7 g | — |
| Methionine | 2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 8 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Proline | 4 g | — |
| Retinol | 97 μg | — |
| Serine | 3 g | — |
| Threonine | 3 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 3 g | — |
| Valine | 4 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 545 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 103minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 65minCycling (moderate)
- 45minRunning (6 mph)
- 77minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Guinea hen (raw)?
One serving of Guinea hen (raw) (½ guinea) has 545 calories, which works out to 158 calories per 100 g. That is about 27% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Guinea hen (raw) high in protein?
Yes. It has 81 g of protein per serving, and 62% of its calories come from protein (15 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Guinea hen (raw) 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 Guinea hen (raw)?
231 mg per serving.
