How many calories are in chicken?

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Chicken is a popular dish when it comes to lean meats that don't contain a lot of fat. Plus, chicken is easy to cook and is readily available in the market. Chicken is divided into different cuts of meat such as breast, thigh, thigh, and wing that contain different proportions of protein and fat. The following are the calories found in common servings of chicken.

1. Chicken breast

Chicken breast is one of the most commonly used cuts of meat. Because of its high protein content and low fat, this is a great choice for those who are losing weight.
One portion cooked skinless and boneless chicken breast (172 grams) has the following nutrients:
Calories: 284 Protein: 53.4 g Carbs: 0 g Fat: 6.2 g One portion chicken breast About 100g provides 165 Calories, 31g protein and 3.6g fat. This means that 80% of the calories in a chicken breast come from protein and the remaining 20% ​​are fat. However, during processing, the amount of protein, fat, carbohydrates or calories may change due to the addition of spices or other foods.

2. Chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are quite tender and have a more aromatic flavor than chicken breasts due to their higher fat content. A portion of cooked boneless, skinless chicken thighs (52g) contains:
Calories:109 Protein: 13.5 g Carbs: 0 g Fat: 5.7 g 100g chicken thighs provide 209 calories, 26g protein and 10.9g of fat. Therefore, 53% of the calories in chicken thighs come from protein and 47% come from the fat in the thighs. Besides, chicken thighs are often cheaper than chicken breasts, so this is also a good choice for all classes.

3. Chicken wings

If choosing healthy chicken parts, chicken wings are not a good choice. However, if not combined with foods high in carbs or fat, this can still be a healthy meat.
One serving of skinless, boneless chicken wings (21g) contains:
Calories: 42.6 Protein: 6.4 g Carbs: 0 g Fat: 1.7 g Each 100g of chicken wings provides 203 calories, 30 ,5g protein and 8.1g fat. 64% of calories come from protein and 36% from fat.

4. Chicken thighs

The chicken thigh is the lower part of the thigh. A serving of skinless, boneless chicken thighs (44g) contains:
Calories: 76 Protein: 12.4 g Carbs: 0 g Fat: 2.5 g A 100g serving of chicken thighs provides 172 calories, 28.3g protein and 5.7g of fat. About 70% of the calories in chicken thighs come from protein and 30% from fat.

5. Other chicken parts

Although brisket, thighs, wings, and thighs are the most commonly used cuts of meat, there are several other varieties to choose from. Calories in some other parts of chicken such as:
Chicken fillet: 263 calories in 100g Back meat: 137 calories in 100g Black meat: 125 calories in 100g White meat: 114 calories in 100g

6. Goose skin

While skinless chicken breast contains 284 calories (80% protein and 20% fat). But when combined with chicken skin, the calories will change. One boneless, cooked chicken breast (196g) contains
Calories: 76 Protein: 12.4 g Carbs: 0 g Fat: 2.5 g In skinned chicken breast 50% of calories come from protein while 50% is from fat. When using more chicken skin will increase 100 calories loaded into the body.
Similarly, chicken wings with skin (34g) provide 99 calories compared to 42 calories of skinless chicken wings. Therefore, 60% of the calories in chicken wings with skin come from fat compared to 36% in skinless chicken. So, if you are watching your weight or restricting your fat intake, you should use chicken without the skin to minimize calories and fat.

7. Benefits of Chicken

Chicken is one of the foods that provide a lot of protein but low in fat. The amount of fat in chicken contains high Omega 3 and does not contain bad cholesterol such as LDL and VLDL cholesterol.
Besides, chicken also contains many vitamins such as A, E, C, B vitamins and minerals such as Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron.
The nutritional ingredients in chicken breast help control homocysteine ​​levels. This is one of the factors that contribute to cardiovascular diseases. In addition, the content of beta-carotene, lycopene, retinol has the effect of enhancing eyesight.
Chicken is a very good food source for the body, especially in those who need to control their weight and limit the amount of fat they eat each day.

8. How to cook the best chicken?

Chicken has fewer calories and fat compared to other meats. But when you prepare food by adding oil, sauce, flour or bread, it increases the calories.
For example, cooked skinless, boneless chicken thighs (52g) contain 109g and 5.7g of fat. But when processed into fried chicken with fried flour provides 144 calories and 8.6g fat. Breaded chicken thighs have even more calories with 162 calories and 9.3g of fat.
Similarly, skinless boneless chicken wings (21g) have 43 calories and 1.7g fat. However, chicken wings topped with sauce provide 61 calories and 3.7g of fat. Fried chicken wings provide a similar amount of 61 calories and 4.2g of fat.
Therefore, low-fat cooking methods such as boiling, stir-frying, steaming are the best ways to keep calories low.

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Article referenced source: healthline.com