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How Many Calories in Chicken, Roasting, Light Meat, Meat Only, Raw?

Nutrition data reviewed against USDA FoodData Central and Public Health England guidance by our editorial team. Last reviewed: 5 September 2026.

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109
calories per 100g
108 calories per 1 unit (99g)
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22.2gProtein
0.0gCarbs
1.6gFat
0.0gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)31 kcal6.3g
100g109 kcal22.2g
grams
109kcal
22.2gprotein
0.0gcarbs
1.6gfat
0.0gfibre

A chicken, roasting, light meat, meat only, raw contains 109 calories per 100g. A typical 1 unit (99g) provides about 108 calories. Chicken, Roasting, Light Meat, Meat Only, Raw 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, Roasting, Light Meat, Meat Only, Raw Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (99g)
Calories109 kcal108 kcal
Protein22.2g22.0g
Carbohydrates0.0g0.0g
of which Sugars0.0g0.0g
Fat1.6g1.6g
of which Saturates0.4g0.4g
Fibre0.0g0.0g
Sodium51.0mg50mg
Potassium252.0mg249mg
Calcium11.0mg11mg
Iron0.9mg0.9mg
Vitamin C0.0mg0.0mg
Vitamin A8.0µg8µg
Selenium17.8µg18µg
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, roasting, light meat, meat only, raw fit your diet?

High-protein diets

At 22.2g of protein per 100g, chicken, roasting, light meat, meat only, raw 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, Roasting, Light Meat, Meat Only, Raw 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, roasting, light meat, meat only, raw per 100g?

Chicken, Roasting, Light Meat, Meat Only, Raw contains 109 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is chicken, roasting, light meat, meat only, raw high in calories?

A 1 unit of chicken, roasting, light meat, meat only, raw (99g) has around 108 calories — roughly 5% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

Is chicken, roasting, light meat, meat only, raw good for weight loss?

At 109 calories per 100g, chicken, roasting, light meat, meat only, raw is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 unit provides about 108 calories.

How much protein is in chicken, roasting, light meat, meat only, raw?

Chicken, Roasting, Light Meat, Meat Only, Raw contains 22.2g of protein per 100g.

Is chicken, roasting, light meat, meat only, raw a good source of fibre?

Chicken, Roasting, Light Meat, Meat Only, Raw 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, roasting, light meat, meat only, raw compare to turkey, drumstick, from whole bird, meat only, raw?

Chicken, Roasting, Light Meat, Meat Only, Raw has 109 calories per 100g, close to turkey, drumstick, from whole bird, meat only, raw at 109 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

Is chicken, roasting, light meat, meat only, raw keto-friendly?

Chicken, Roasting, Light Meat, Meat Only, Raw 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, roasting, light meat, meat only, raw for 20g of protein?

With 22.2g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 90g of chicken, roasting, light meat, meat only, raw to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

Other meat & fish closest to chicken, roasting, light meat, meat only, raw by calories per 100g:

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Chicken, Roasting, Light Meat, Meat Only, Raw (this page)109 kcal22.2g0.0g1.6g
Turkey, Drumstick, From Whole Bird, Meat Only, Raw109 kcal23.7g0.1g1.5g
Turkey Breast, Low Salt, Prepackaged or Deli, Luncheon Meat109 kcal21.8g3.5g0.8g
Oscar Mayer, Chicken Breast (honey Glazed)109 kcal19.9g4.3g1.5g
Frankfurter, Beef, Pork, and Turkey109 kcal12.5g11.2g1.6g
Pork Tenderloin109 kcal20.9g0.0g2.2g
Pork, Cured, Ham with Natural Juices, Spiral Slice109 kcal19.2g1.2g3.3g

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