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

✓ 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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159
calories per 100g
223 calories per 1 cup, chopped or diced (140g)
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28.9gProtein
0.0gCarbs
4.0gFat
0.0gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)45 kcal8.2g
100g159 kcal28.9g
1 cup, chopped or diced223 kcal40.5g
grams
159kcal
28.9gprotein
0.0gcarbs
4.0gfat
0.0gfibre

A chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat only, cooked, stewed contains 159 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup, chopped or diced (140g) provides about 223 calories. Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Light Meat, Meat Only, Cooked, Stewed 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, Stewed Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (140g)
Calories159 kcal223 kcal
Protein28.9g40.5g
Carbohydrates0.0g0.0g
of which Sugars0.0g0.0g
Fat4.0g5.6g
of which Saturates1.1g1.5g
Fibre0.0g0.0g
Sodium65.0mg91mg
Potassium180.0mg252mg
Calcium13.0mg18mg
Iron0.9mg1.3mg
Vitamin C0.0mg0.0mg
Vitamin A8.0µg11µg
Selenium22.3µg31µg
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, stewed fit your diet?

High-protein diets

At 28.9g of protein per 100g, chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat only, cooked, stewed 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, Stewed contains 0.0g 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, stewed per 100g?

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Light Meat, Meat Only, Cooked, Stewed contains 159 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

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

A 1 cup, chopped or diced of chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat only, cooked, stewed (140g) has around 223 calories — roughly 11% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

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

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Light Meat, Meat Only, Cooked, Stewed is fairly calorie-dense at 159 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 cup, chopped or diced provides about 223 calories.

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

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Light Meat, Meat Only, Cooked, Stewed contains 28.9g of protein per 100g.

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

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Light Meat, Meat Only, Cooked, Stewed 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, stewed compare to turkey, whole, meat only, cooked?

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Light Meat, Meat Only, Cooked, Stewed has 159 calories per 100g, close to turkey, whole, meat only, cooked at 159 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

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

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Light Meat, Meat Only, Cooked, Stewed contains 0.0g 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, stewed for 20g of protein?

With 28.9g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 69g of chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat only, cooked, stewed 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, stewed by calories per 100g:

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Light Meat, Meat Only, Cooked, Stewed (this page)159 kcal28.9g0.0g4.0g
Turkey, Whole, Meat Only, Cooked159 kcal29.1g0.0g3.8g
Ostrich, Oyster, Cooked159 kcal28.8g0.0g4.0g
Turkey, Retail Parts, Thigh, Meat Only, Cooked159 kcal25.1g0.5g6.2g
Pork, Fresh, Variety Meats and By-products, Stomach, Raw159 kcal16.9g0.0g10.1g
Pork, Cured, Ham with Natural Juices, Slice, Bone-in, Separable Lean and Fat, Unheated159 kcal22.8g0.2g7.4g
Beef, Round, Eye of Round, Roast, Separable Lean and Fat, Trimmed to 1/8″ Fat, Select, Raw159 kcal21.3g0.0g7.6g

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