Chicken WingNutrition reference
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Chicken Wing

Chicken wing is a small, tender cut of chicken, usually baked or fried. Per 100 g it provides about 168 calories with 18.4 g protein.

167.6
kcalper 100g
Carbs
0g
Protein
18.41g
Fat
10.64g
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Nutrition facts

Per 100 grams

Reference values
Measurement basis
Food state
Raw
Edible portion
Raw chicken wing, meat and skin, bones excluded
Measurement basis
Per 100 g raw edible portion, meat and skin
Energy (kcal)
167.6 kcal
Protein
18.4063 g
Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
10.64 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Sodium
84.14 mg
More nutrients7
Energy (kJ)
701 kJ
Cholesterol
98.88 mg
Calcium
13.55 mg
Potassium
194 mg
Magnesium
16.53 mg
Iron
0.5111 mg
Zinc
1.179 mg

Data sources

1
  1. 1

    USDA FoodData Central, Foundation Foods

    2727568 · Foundation Foods April 2026; 2025-04-24

About this food

Understanding this nutrition reference

Chicken wing is a small, tender cut from the wing of the chicken. It is usually baked, grilled, or fried, often served as an appetizer with sauces.

Nutritionally, chicken wing is a source of protein. Per 100 g of raw chicken wing provides about 168 kcal, 18.4 g of protein, and 10.6 g of fat.

Chicken wings have more fat than chicken breast. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Plan your portion

How much is in your serving of Chicken Wing?

Nutrition values are reported per 100 g of raw chicken wing meat and skin, excluding bones. A 21 g edible portion provides roughly 35 kcal using the existing energy value. The edible weight of an individual wing varies.

Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
ServingWeightCaloriesCarbsProteinFat
100 g100 g167.6 kcal0 g18.4 g10.6 g
1 wing21 g35.2 kcal0 g3.9 g2.2 g
4 wings84 g140.8 kcal0 g15.5 g8.9 g

Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.

Energy (kcal)
167.6 kcal
Energy (kJ)
701 kJ
Protein
18.4063 g
Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
10.64 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Cholesterol
98.88 mg
Sodium
84.14 mg
Calcium
13.55 mg
Potassium
194 mg
Magnesium
16.53 mg
Iron
0.5111 mg
Zinc
1.179 mg

Questions and answers

Chicken Wing nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in a chicken wing?

The current record provides about 168 calories per 100 g of raw chicken wing meat and skin, excluding bones. A 21 g edible portion provides roughly 35 calories; the edible weight of an individual wing varies.

Is chicken wing high in protein?

Yes. Chicken wing provides about 18.4 g of protein per 100 g.

Is chicken wing high in fat?

Chicken wing provides about 10.6 g of fat per 100 g, more than chicken breast.