Ground Chicken Calories and Nutrition Facts
Ground Chicken has 133 calories per 100 g, with 17.9 g protein, 0 g carbs and 7.2 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Chicken, ground, with additives, raw (FDC ID: 2514746).
A 100g serving of ground chicken contains 133 calories, 17.9g protein, 0g total carbs (0g net carbs), and 7.2g fat.
Energy density
1.33 kcal/g
low
Protein / 100 kcal
13.5 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
0 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
75 g
≈ 2.6 oz
- Sugars
- 0g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 1.6g
- Sodium
- 63mg
Chicken, ground, with additives, raw nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for chicken, ground, with additives, raw per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from protein, and it is high in protein (17.9 g per 100 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 133 kcal | — |
| Protein | 17.9 g | 36% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 7.2 g | 9% |
| Sugars | 0 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 1.6 g | 8% |
| Sodium | 63 mg | 3% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
Ground Chicken calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 1.33 kcal per gram (low energy density), low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 38 kcal | 5.1 g | 0 g | 2 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 133 kcal | 17.9 g | 0 g | 7.2 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 151 kcal | 20.3 g | 0 g | 8.2 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 302 kcal | 40.6 g | 0 g | 16.3 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 603 kcal | 81.2 g | 0 g | 32.7 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 2514746.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How ground chicken compares to other poultry
Against the 11 poultry in this database, ground chicken ranks 4th lowest in calories and 9th highest in protein. The category averages 153 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 13% below it. The lightest option in the category is chicken, breast, boneless, skinless, raw at 106 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is chicken, broiler or fryers, breast, skinless, boneless, meat only, cooked, braised at 32.1 g per 100 g.
| Poultry (by calories) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍗 Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin, raw | 125 kcal | 18.4 g | 1.25 |
| 🍗 Chicken, breast, meat and skin, raw | 127 kcal | 21.4 g | 1.27 |
| 🍗 Chicken, ground, with additives, raw (this page) | 133 kcal | 17.9 g | 1.33 |
| 🍗 Chicken, thigh, boneless, skinless, raw | 144 kcal | 18.6 g | 1.44 |
| 🦃 Turkey, ground, 93% lean/ 7% fat, raw | 153 kcal | 17.3 g | 1.53 |
Portion planning with ground chicken
- 100 calories comes to about 75 g (2.6 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 112 g, bringing 149 kcal with it — that is 13.5 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Macro split by calories: 0% carbs, 52% protein, 48% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- High protein — 17.9 g per 100 g (≥ 20% DV)
- Low sodium — 63 mg per 100 g (≤ 140 mg)
- Sugar free — 0 g total sugars per 100 g (< 0.5 g)
- Keto-friendly — 0 g net carbs per 100 g (≤ 5 g)
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Ground Chicken FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 100 g of ground chicken?
One serving of 100 g provides 133 calories, 0 g total carbs, 17.9 g protein, and 7.2 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of ground chicken?
Ground Chicken contains 133 calories per 100 g, with 17.9 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, and 7.2 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for ground chicken?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Chicken, ground, with additives, raw" is FDC ID: 2514746. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of ground chicken?
By calories, ground chicken is approximately 0% carbohydrates, 52% protein, and 48% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of ground chicken?
One ounce (28 g) of ground chicken has 38 calories, with 5.1 g protein, 0 g carbs and 2 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 151 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 603 calories.
How much ground chicken is 100 calories?
About 75 g of ground chicken supplies 100 calories, because it carries 1.33 kcal per gram (low energy density). Low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
How much ground chicken do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 112 g of ground chicken, which also brings 149 calories with it. That works out to 13.5 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is ground chicken high or low in calories for a poultry?
Ground Chicken sits 13% below the poultry average of 153 kcal per 100 g, ranking 4th lowest of 11 in this category.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.