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How Many Calories in Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Light Meat, Meat Only, Cooked, Fried?

✓ Nutrition data reviewed against USDA FoodData Central and Public Health England guidance by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Last reviewed: 27 October 2026.

Fact-checked against original USDA source data by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Not a registered dietitian — nutrition figures are sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central, not independently assessed medical advice.

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192
calories per 100g
269 calories per 1 cup (140g)
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32.8gProtein
0.4gCarbs
5.5gFat
0.0gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)54 kcal9.3g
100g192 kcal32.8g
1 cup269 kcal45.9g
grams
192kcal
32.8gprotein
0.4gcarbs
5.5gfat
0.0gfibre

A chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat only, cooked, fried contains 192 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup (140g) provides about 269 calories. Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Light Meat, Meat Only, Cooked, Fried is moderate in calories and is a good source of protein. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Light Meat, Meat Only, Cooked, Fried Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (140g)
Calories192 kcal269 kcal
Protein32.8g45.9g
Carbohydrates0.4g0.6g
of which Sugars0.0g0.0g
Fat5.5g7.7g
of which Saturates1.5g2.1g
Fibre0.0g0.0g
Sodium81.0mg113mg
Potassium263.0mg368mg
Calcium16.0mg22mg
Iron1.1mg1.5mg
Vitamin C0.0mg0.0mg
Vitamin A9.0µg13µg
Selenium26.2µg37µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.1mg0.1mg

% of Daily Value (per 100g)

Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.

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Good to know

Cooking method changes the final calorie and fat count more than the cut itself — grilling, baking or steaming typically adds nothing, while frying can add a meaningful amount of fat per serving.

Does chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat only, cooked, fried fit your diet?

High-protein diets

At 32.8g of protein per 100g, chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat only, cooked, fried clears the 15g/100g threshold generally used to call a food high-protein — a useful contributor if you're tracking protein intake for muscle maintenance, satiety, or a higher-protein eating pattern.

Low-carb / keto

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Light Meat, Meat Only, Cooked, Fried contains 0.4g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat only, cooked, fried per 100g?

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Light Meat, Meat Only, Cooked, Fried contains 192 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat only, cooked, fried high in calories?

A 1 cup of chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat only, cooked, fried (140g) has around 269 calories — roughly 13% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

Is chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat only, cooked, fried good for weight loss?

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Light Meat, Meat Only, Cooked, Fried is fairly calorie-dense at 192 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 cup provides about 269 calories.

How much protein is in chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat only, cooked, fried?

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Light Meat, Meat Only, Cooked, Fried contains 32.8g of protein per 100g.

Is chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat only, cooked, fried a good source of fibre?

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Light Meat, Meat Only, Cooked, Fried is relatively low in fibre at 0.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.

How does chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat only, cooked, fried compare to chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, meat only, cooked, stewed?

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Light Meat, Meat Only, Cooked, Fried has 192 calories per 100g, close to chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, meat only, cooked, stewed at 192 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

Is chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat only, cooked, fried keto-friendly?

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Light Meat, Meat Only, Cooked, Fried contains 0.4g of carbohydrate per 100g, which fits comfortably within most ketogenic daily carb allowances — check it against your specific daily carb target.

How many servings of chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat only, cooked, fried for 20g of protein?

With 32.8g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 61g of chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat only, cooked, fried to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

Other meat & fish closest to chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat only, cooked, fried by calories per 100g:

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Light Meat, Meat Only, Cooked, Fried (this page)192 kcal32.8g0.4g5.5g
Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Dark Meat, Meat Only, Cooked, Stewed192 kcal26.0g0.0g9.0g
Quail, Meat and Skin, Raw192 kcal19.6g0.0g12.1g
Pork, Fresh, Loin, Top Loin (roasts), Boneless, Separable Lean and Fat, Cooked192 kcal26.4g0.0g8.8g
Pork, Fresh, Loin, Sirloin (roasts), Boneless, Separable Lean and Fat, Cooked192 kcal29.6g0.0g7.3g
Beef, Composite of Trimmed Retail Cuts, Separable Lean and Fat, Trimmed to 1/8″ Fat, Select, Raw192 kcal19.1g0.0g12.4g
Beef, Round, Bottom Round, Steak, Separable Lean and Fat, Trimmed to 1/8″ Fat, All Grades, Raw192 kcal20.7g0.0g11.5g

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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.