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How Many Calories in Chicken, Stewing, Light Meat, Meat Only, Cooked?

✓ 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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213
calories per 100g
298 calories per 1 cup, chopped or diced (140g)
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33.0gProtein
0.0gCarbs
8.0gFat
0.0gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)60 kcal9.4g
100g213 kcal33.0g
1 cup, chopped or diced298 kcal46.2g
grams
213kcal
33.0gprotein
0.0gcarbs
8.0gfat
0.0gfibre

A chicken, stewing, light meat, meat only, cooked contains 213 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup, chopped or diced (140g) provides about 298 calories. Chicken, Stewing, Light Meat, Meat Only, Cooked is high in calories and is a good source of protein. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.

Chicken, Stewing, Light Meat, Meat Only, Cooked Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (140g)
Calories213 kcal298 kcal
Protein33.0g46.2g
Carbohydrates0.0g0.0g
of which Sugars0.0g0.0g
Fat8.0g11.2g
of which Saturates2.0g2.8g
Fibre0.0g0.0g
Sodium58.0mg81mg
Potassium199.0mg279mg
Calcium14.0mg20mg
Iron1.2mg1.7mg
Vitamin C0.0mg0.0mg
Vitamin A22.0µg31µg
Selenium28.7µg40µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.2mg0.3mg

% 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, stewing, light meat, meat only, cooked fit your diet?

High-protein diets

At 33.0g of protein per 100g, chicken, stewing, light meat, meat only, cooked 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, Stewing, Light Meat, Meat Only, Cooked 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, stewing, light meat, meat only, cooked per 100g?

Chicken, Stewing, Light Meat, Meat Only, Cooked contains 213 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is chicken, stewing, light meat, meat only, cooked high in calories?

A 1 cup, chopped or diced of chicken, stewing, light meat, meat only, cooked (140g) has around 298 calories — roughly 15% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

Is chicken, stewing, light meat, meat only, cooked good for weight loss?

Chicken, Stewing, Light Meat, Meat Only, Cooked is fairly calorie-dense at 213 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 cup, chopped or diced provides about 298 calories.

How much protein is in chicken, stewing, light meat, meat only, cooked?

Chicken, Stewing, Light Meat, Meat Only, Cooked contains 33.0g of protein per 100g.

Is chicken, stewing, light meat, meat only, cooked a good source of fibre?

Chicken, Stewing, Light Meat, Meat Only, Cooked 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, stewing, light meat, meat only, cooked compare to chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin and giblets and neck, raw?

Chicken, Stewing, Light Meat, Meat Only, Cooked has 213 calories per 100g, close to chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin and giblets and neck, raw at 213 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

Is chicken, stewing, light meat, meat only, cooked keto-friendly?

Chicken, Stewing, Light Meat, Meat Only, Cooked 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, stewing, light meat, meat only, cooked for 20g of protein?

With 33.0g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 61g of chicken, stewing, light meat, meat only, cooked to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

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

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Chicken, Stewing, Light Meat, Meat Only, Cooked (this page)213 kcal33.0g0.0g8.0g
Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Meat and Skin and Giblets and Neck, Raw213 kcal18.3g0.1g14.8g
Chicken, Roasting, Meat and Skin and Giblets and Neck, Raw213 kcal17.1g0.1g15.5g
Ground Turkey, 93% Lean, 7% Fat, Pan-broiled Crumbles213 kcal27.1g0.0g11.6g
Scrapple, Pork213 kcal8.1g14.1g13.9g
Beef, Brisket, Flat Half, Separable Lean and Fat, Trimmed to 0″ Fat, All Grades, Cooked213 kcal32.9g0.0g8.0g
Beef, Short Loin, Porterhouse Steak, Separable Lean Only, Trimmed to 1/8″ Fat, All Grades, Cooked213 kcal28.2g0.0g10.3g

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