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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Chicken Skin"
| Food Name: Chicken Skin | |
| Food Group: Meats | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 450 | Total Fat (g): 40 |
| Protein (g): 20 | Water (g): 40 |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 11 | Cholesterol (mg): 82 |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 16888 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 8499 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 70 | Omega-6 (mg): 7765 |
| EPA (20:5 n-3) (mg): 20 | DPA (22:5 n-3) (mg): 10 |
| DHA (22:6 n-3) (mg): 40 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 77 | Vitamin K (mcg): 2 |
| Niacin/B3 (mg): 6 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 2 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 2 | Folate DFE (mcg): 2 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 14 | Iron (mg): 2 |
| Magnesium (mg): 15 | Phosphorus (mg): 124 |
| Potassium (mg): 135 | Sodium (mg): 387 |
| Zinc (mg): 1 | Selenium (mcg): 20 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 45 | Retinol (mcg): 77 |
| PRAL Score: 11 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Chicken Skin
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Chicken Skin'?
100 grams of 'Chicken Skin' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 20g (around 40% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement),
Fat – 40g (around 51% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Fat while lower in Carbohydrates, making it more suitable for diets that are high-fat and also suitable for those requiring low Carbohydrates intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Chicken Skin'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Chicken Skin' provides around 450 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 23% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Chicken Skin' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Chicken Skin' is mainly a source of fat. It contains 20g protein, 0g carbs, and 40g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on fat.
Does 'Chicken Skin' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Chicken Skin' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Selenium (mcg): 20 mcg (36% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Sodium (mg): 387 mg (17% DV).
'Chicken Skin' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 14 mg (1% DV),
Iron (mg): 2 mg (11% DV),
Potassium (mg): 135 mg (3% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 15 mg (4% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 124 mg (10% DV),
Zinc (mg): 1 mg (9% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Chicken Skin in significant amounts?
'Chicken Skin' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Niacin/B3 (mg): 6 mg (38% DV).
'Chicken Skin' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 77 mcg (9% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 2 mcg (2% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 2 mcg (1% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 2 mcg (1% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 2 mcg (1% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Chicken Skin' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Chicken Skin' contains potentially high-risk amounts of the following nutrients per 100g:
Saturated Fat (g): 11 g (55% of max recommended).
It also contains moderate levels of:
Cholesterol (mg): 82 mg (27% of max recommended).