100g Chicken Calories — 652 kcal | Nutrition Calculator

100g of Chicken, Broilers Or Fryers, Drumstick, Meat Only, Cooked, Braised contains 652 kcal of calories. Free converter with serving tables, volume conversion, raw vs cooked, and FAQs. Data from USDA FoodData Central.

100g Chicken Calories Calculator

100g of Chicken, Broilers Or Fryers, Drumstick, Meat Only, Cooked, Braised contains 652 kcal of calories. Use the converter above to calculate any weight or volume, or explore the tables below for common serving sizes. All values from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 331897).

Result

100g Chicken Calories

652 kcal calories

Computed from 100 g of food and USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods.

Reverse Calculation

Calories target to food amount

100 g (3.53 oz, 0.42 cups)

Reverse math uses 652 kcal calories per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods.

Chicken Macros by Serving Size

Weight	Calories (kcal)	Protein	Fat
10 g	65.2	2.4 g	0.6 g
25 g	163	6 g	1.5 g
50 g	326	12 g	3 g
100 g	652	23.9 g	6 g
150 g	978	35.9 g	8.9 g
200 g	1304	47.8 g	11.9 g
250 g	1630	59.8 g	14.9 g

Chicken Macros by Common Serving

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat
drumstick	104 g	678	24.9 g	6.2 g
drumstick	94.7 g	617	22.6 g	5.6 g
RACC	114 g	743	27.2 g	6.8 g

Chicken Calories Range Around 100g

Weight	Calories	Calories
50 g	326	326
60 g	391	391
70 g	456	456
80 g	522	522
90 g	587	587
100 g	652	652
110 g	717	717
120 g	782	782
130 g	848	848
140 g	913	913
150 g	978	978
160 g	1043	1043
170 g	1108	1108
180 g	1174	1174
190 g	1239	1239

Chicken Macros by Volume Measure

Volume Measure	Equivalent Weight	Calories (kcal)	Protein	Fat
1 US teaspoon	4.9 g	31.9	1.2 g	0.3 g
1 US tablespoon	14.8 g	96.5	3.5 g	0.9 g
1 US fluid ounce	29.6 g	193	7.1 g	1.8 g
1/4 US cup	59.1 g	385.3	14.1 g	3.5 g
1/3 US cup	78.9 g	514.4	18.9 g	4.7 g
1/2 US cup	118.3 g	771.3	28.3 g	7 g
1 US cup	236.6 g	1542.6	56.5 g	14.1 g
1 US pint	473.2 g	3085.3	113.1 g	28.2 g
1 US quart	946.4 g	6170.5	226.2 g	56.3 g
1 US gallon	3785.4 g	24680.8	904.7 g	225.2 g
100 mL	100 g	652	23.9 g	6 g
1 liter	1000 g	6520	239 g	59.5 g

Chicken Prep-State Logging Check

Prep State	Weight	Calories	Concentration
Raw	100 g	652 kcal	652 kcal/100 g
Cooked data not listed	Use cooked USDA entry	Do not infer	Separate cooked record preferred

Chicken Nutrient Efficiency Per Calorie

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per 100 kcal	% Daily Value (per 100 g)
Protein	23.9 g	3.67 g/100 kcal	47.8%
Carbs	0 g	0 g/100 kcal	0%
Fat	5.95 g	0.91 g/100 kcal	7.6%
Sodium	117 mg	17.94 mg/100 kcal	5.1%
Potassium	239 mg	36.66 mg/100 kcal	5.1%
Magnesium	22.4 mg	3.44 mg/100 kcal	5.6%

Chicken Dietary Profile

Keto-compatible: Low in net carbs (0g/100g), making it suitable for ketogenic diets.

Gluten-free: Safe for celiac and gluten-sensitive individuals.

Common meal contexts: high-protein meal.

Chicken Benefit Signals

Protein dense: Useful when building a high-protein meal or snack. Basis: Protein per 100g is at least 20g..
Low sodium base: Can be easier to fit into sodium-conscious meals before sauces or seasoning. Basis: Sodium per 100g is below common low-sodium meal-planning thresholds..

Chicken Daily Nutrient Coverage

Nutrient	This serving	Reference	Coverage	Signal
Protein	24 g	50 g	48%	Strong contribution
Sodium	117 mg	2300 mg	5%	Low limit contribution
Potassium	239 mg	4700 mg	5%	Starter contribution
Calcium	12 mg	1300 mg	1%	Starter contribution
Iron	0.9 mg	18 mg	5%	Starter contribution
Saturated fat limit	1.6 g	20 g	8%	Low limit contribution
Cholesterol limit	127 mg	300 mg	42%	Meaningful limit contribution

Smart Calories Substitutes for Chicken

Food	Equivalent portion	Category	Protein delta	Calorie delta	Sodium delta
Chicken breast	543 g	Meat	+98.4 g	+0 kcal	+128 mg
Chicken breast	395 g	Meat	+98.6 g	+0 kcal	+175 mg
Chicken thigh	312 g	Meat	+28.8 g	+0 kcal	-117 mg
Chicken thigh	264 g	Meat	+44.5 g	+0 kcal	-117 mg
Ground beef (80% lean)	257 g	Meat	+20.3 g	+0 kcal	-117 mg
Ground beef (80% lean)	230 g	Meat	+36.2 g	+0 kcal	-117 mg

Chicken Condition-Aware Nutrition Notes

Type	Context	Guidance	Basis
mayFit	weight management	May fit general meal planning when serving size and preparation match what was logged.	No major sodium, saturated fat, sugar, potassium, or allergen flag was detected by the seed collector.

Real-World Chicken Serving Sizes

drumstick (~104g): 678.1 kcal calories. drumstick is listed by USDA at 104g for this food.
drumstick (~94.7g): 617.4 kcal calories. drumstick is listed by USDA at 94.7g for this food.
RACC (~114g): 743.3 kcal calories. RACC is listed by USDA at 114g for this food.

Common Chicken Measurement Mistakes

Logging a different prep state than the food actually eaten can change calories and macro density.
Sauces, oil, breading, and added ingredients are not included unless they are part of this USDA food description.
Assuming every household serving has the same gram weight; use the listed serving anchors when available.

Chicken Calories — Frequently Asked Questions

How much calories is in 100g of Chicken? 100g of Chicken contains 652 kcal of calories (USDA FoodData Central).

How much calories is in 1 cup of Chicken? One US cup of chicken weighs approximately 237g (density: 1000 kg/m³). That serving contains 1545.2 kcal of calories — computed as 237g ÷ 100 × 652.

How many grams of Chicken do I need to eat to get 500 kcal of calories? To reach 500 kcal of calories from Chicken, you need approximately 77g — calculated as (500 ÷ 652) × 100 = 77g.

Is Chicken high in calories? Yes, Chicken is high in calories at 652 kcal per 100g. It ranks among the better sources in its category.

What are the most common mistakes when measuring Chicken calories? 1. Logging a different prep state than the food actually eaten can change calories and macro density. 2. Sauces, oil, breading, and added ingredients are not included unless they are part of this USDA food description. 3. Assuming every household serving has the same gram weight; use the listed serving anchors when available.

How efficient is Chicken as a source of calories per calorie? Chicken provides 100 kcal of calories per 100 kcal, making it excellent as a calories-per-calorie source. This is useful for calorie-restricted diets where macronutrient density matters.

What formula does this Chicken calories calculator use? The calculator uses calories = weight in grams / 100 x 652 kcal. For example, 100g of Chicken gives 652 kcal of calories. Volume entries are first converted to grams using the food density value, then the same per-100g formula is applied.

Is Chicken a good food for weight gain or calorie surplus goals? For weight gain or calorie surplus goals, Chicken is an excellent choice — with 652 kcal of calories per 100g. Chicken is also keto-friendly, gluten-free, a high-protein option. For best results, combine Chicken with other foods to hit your daily macro targets.

How reliable is the source data for Chicken? Chicken uses USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods as the nutrition source, FDC ID 331897. Gram-based calculations use the per-100g source values, while cup and spoon estimates depend on the listed density and should be treated as practical serving estimates.

Should I measure Chicken raw or cooked? Chicken should be logged in the same prep state as the source record. If you weighed it cooked, avoid comparing it directly with a raw entry unless a cooked yield factor is available.

How to Calculate Chicken Calories

Weigh raw. Place your chicken on a kitchen scale before cooking to get the most accurate starting weight.
Enter weight into the calculator. Select your unit (g, oz, lb, or cup) and hit Calculate.
Read the result. The calculator shows calories content for your exact portion.
Compare servings. Use the serving range table below to quickly compare calories across portion sizes.
Log to your tracker. Enter the raw weight and raw entry in your nutrition app for consistent macro tracking.

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Why Volume ≠ Weight: Chicken Density Explained

Chicken is dense (~1000 kg/m³ ≈ water). A 1-cup measure holds approximately 237 g.

Why does density matter? The same volume can hold very different amounts of food depending on how dense it is. Oats (350 kg/m³) are light and airy — 1 cup = ~80 g. Water has a density of 1000 kg/m³ — 1 cup = 236 g. This is why nutrition labels use weight (grams), not volume — it's a more reliable measure.

Formula: mass (g) = volume (mL) × density (kg/m³) ÷ 1,000. This calculator uses this formula automatically when you enter a volume measure for Chicken.

Chicken Page Quality Signals

Source, density, prep-state, serving, and allergen checks used to decide whether this page is safe to promote from generated to indexed.

Data Sources & Methodology

Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Referenced entries: Chicken, Broilers Or Fryers, Drumstick, Meat Only, Cooked, Braised (FDC ID: 331897).

Computation method: Macro values are calculated by multiplying the food's per-100g value by the requested weight in grams, then dividing by 100. Volume inputs are first converted to grams using the food's density (kg/m³) from USDA data, then the same formula applies: calories = (weight_g / 100) × caloriesPer100g.

Accuracy note: Macro values represent averages across measured samples; individual items may vary ±5–10% depending on brand, farming method, and preparation technique. For clinical nutrition, consult a registered dietitian.

Update policy: Macro values are reviewed quarterly against USDA FoodData Central updates. Page last verified: 2026.

100g Chicken Calories — 652 kcal | Nutrition Calculator

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Amount

Target

calories

650kcal

Safety: 5% sodiumPortion: 3.53 ozFood fit: 51/100

Best benefits

Protein dense: Useful when building a high-protein meal or snack.

Low sodium base: Can be easier to fit into sodium-conscious meals before sauces or seasoning.

Protein target support: Useful for building a high-protein meal or snack.

Smart substitutes

Equivalent portions from local nutrition data.

Turkey breast, roasted

483 g | 1.94 cups

+120.5g protein | +0 kcal | -117mg sodium

adds 120.5g protein

Tuna, canned in water

724 g | 3.06 cups

+116.6g protein | +0 kcal | -117mg sodium

adds 116.6g protein

Chicken, Breast, Boneless, Skinless, Raw

615 g | 2.6 cups

+114.5g protein | +0 kcal | +288mg sodium

adds 114.5g protein

Day coverage starter

What this serving contributes if logged today.

Current serving

Protein

48%

23.9 g

Sodium

117 mg

Fiber

0 g

Potassium

239 mg

Calcium

12 mg

Condition-aware guardrails

Top flags only; details stay clinician-safe.

May fit: May fit general meal planning when serving size and preparation match what was logged.

May fit: May fit high-protein goals when the serving size and prep state match what you logged.

Method, report, serving, and clinician note

Goal fit: 130% of 500kcal calories reference target.

Serving reality: 3.53 oz, 0.42 cups.

Method: source per 100g, density conversion, serving math, and raw/cooked yield estimate when available.

Clinician note: General nutrition reference, not medical diagnosis. For kidney disease, pregnancy, diabetes, allergies, or prescribed diets, confirm with a clinician.

Confidence: USDA reference, FDC 331897, deterministic per-100g scaling.|No major allergen flag in this source record.

Nutrition intelligence for this serving

Safety, portion, raw/cooked, and professional context tied to the current converter input.

Daily safety snapshot

117mg sodium

5% sodium limit | 8% sat fat | 0% fiber target

Raw/cooked correction

75g133.3g

cooked from raw | raw from cooked

Portion meaning

3.53oz

0.42 cups | no piece anchor

3.53 oz0.42 cups6.8 tbsp

Quality and next best move

51/100

Alternative for 500 kcal calories: 33g Flour, Rice, White, Unenriched

Better swap: Flour, Corn, Yellow, Fine Meal, Enriched

Looks good for General healthy adult: no obvious logging issue detected.

Target progress652 / 500

Why this score?

Protein Density

80/100

Fiber Density

0/100

Sodium Load

81/100

Sat Fat Load