Ground ChickenNutrition reference
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Ground Chicken

Ground chicken is lean minced chicken used in burgers, meatballs and stir-fries. Per 100 g it provides 133 calories with 17.9 g protein.

133
kcalper 100g
Carbs
0g
Protein
17.91g
Fat
7.16g
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Nutrition facts

Per 100 grams

Reference values
Measurement basis
Food state
Raw
Edible portion
Raw ground chicken with additives; USDA analyzed market-sample class
Measurement basis
Per 100 g raw edible portion, with additives, as specified by USDA FDC 2514746
Energy (kcal)
133 kcal
Protein
17.9125 g
Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
7.161 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Saturated fat
1.559 g
Sodium
62.95 mg
More nutrients8
Energy (kJ)
556.7 kJ
Trans fat
0.021 g
Cholesterol
81.69 mg
Calcium
5.819 mg
Potassium
301.7 mg
Magnesium
20.51 mg
Iron
0.5926 mg
Zinc
1.177 mg

Data sources

2
  1. 1

    USDA FoodData Central, Foundation Foods

    2514746 · Foundation Foods release 2026-04-30

  2. 2

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

    171116 · SR Legacy release April 2018

About this food

Understanding this nutrition reference

Ground chicken is finely minced chicken used in burgers, meatballs, and stir-fries. This record represents USDA raw ground chicken with additives, rather than every possible ground chicken formulation.

Per 100 g raw edible portion, the source provides about 133 kcal using general Atwater factors, 17.9 g protein, and 7.16 g fat.

Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Plan your portion

How much is in your serving of Ground Chicken?

Nutrition values are reported per 100 g of raw ground chicken. A typical 4 oz portion (about 113 g) provides roughly 150 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
ServingWeightCaloriesCarbsProteinFat
100 g100 g133 kcal0 g17.9 g7.2 g
4 oz113 g150.3 kcal0 g20.2 g8.1 g
1/2 lb227 g301.9 kcal0 g40.7 g16.3 g

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

Energy (kcal)
133 kcal
Energy (kJ)
556.7 kJ
Protein
17.9125 g
Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
7.161 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Saturated fat
1.559 g
Trans fat
0.021 g
Cholesterol
81.69 mg
Sodium
62.95 mg
Calcium
5.819 mg
Potassium
301.7 mg
Magnesium
20.51 mg
Iron
0.5926 mg
Zinc
1.177 mg

Questions and answers

Ground Chicken nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in ground chicken?

Ground chicken provides about 133 calories per 100 g. A typical 4 oz portion (about 113 g) provides roughly 150 calories.

Is ground chicken high in protein?

Yes. Ground chicken provides about 17.9 g of protein per 100 g.

Is ground chicken lean?

Yes. Ground chicken provides only about 7.2 g of fat per 100 g.