Food guide

Chicken Back

Chicken Back is a commonly eaten animal protein in many food cultures.

Meat & PoultryProtein-Rich

Chicken Back, a nutrient-dense meat & poultry food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of chicken back for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g — 300 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Chicken Back
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	300 kcal	300 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	26 g	26 g	8.7 g
Carbohydrate	0 g	0 g	0 g
Fat	21 g	21 g	7 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g	0 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of chicken back, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Chicken Back
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	105 µg	105 µg	12%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.1 µg	0.1 µg	<1%
Vitamin E	0.27 mg	0.27 mg	2%
Vitamin K	4.9 µg	4.9 µg	4%
Thiamin	0.061 mg	0.061 mg	5%
Riboflavin	0.2 mg	0.2 mg	15%
Niacin	6.7 mg	6.7 mg	42%
Vitamin B6	0.27 mg	0.27 mg	16%
Folate	6 µg	6 µg	2%
Vitamin B12	0.27 µg	0.27 µg	11%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	1 mg	20%
Choline	62.3 mg	62.3 mg	11%
Minerals
Calcium	21 mg	21 mg	2%
Iron	1.4 mg	1.4 mg	8%
Magnesium	20 mg	20 mg	5%
Phosphorus	154 mg	154 mg	12%
Potassium	210 mg	210 mg	4%
Sodium	87 mg	87 mg	4%
Zinc	2.3 mg	2.3 mg	21%
Selenium	22.5 µg	22.5 µg	41%
Copper	0.076 mg	0.076 mg	8%
Manganese	0.022 mg	0.022 mg	<1%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Chicken, broilers or fryers, back, meat and skin, cooked, roasted

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat chicken back?

A concentrated protein food for the calories it costs.
Chicken Back is a commonly eaten animal protein in many food cultures.

How to include it

Cook to a safe temperature and serve with vegetables or a whole grain.
Typical pairing ideas: Rice, Vegetables, Lemon.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.