Food guide

Chicken Wing

Roasted wing meat without the skin and breading; protein is high once the coating is left off.

Meat & PoultryProtein-Rich

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

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of chicken wing, roasted for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g roasted, meat only — 203 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Chicken Wing
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	203 kcal	203 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	30.5 g	30.5 g	15 g
Carbohydrate	0 g	0 g	0 g
Fat	8.1 g	8.1 g	4 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 wing, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Chicken Wing
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	18 µg	18 µg	2%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.13 µg	0.13 µg	<1%
Vitamin E	0.27 mg	0.27 mg	2%
Vitamin K	0.3 µg	0.3 µg	<1%
Thiamin	0.047 mg	0.047 mg	4%
Riboflavin	0.13 mg	0.13 mg	10%
Niacin	7.3 mg	7.3 mg	46%
Vitamin B6	0.59 mg	0.59 mg	35%
Folate	4 µg	4 µg	1%
Vitamin B12	0.34 µg	0.34 µg	14%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	1 mg	20%
Choline	79.6 mg	79.6 mg	14%
Minerals
Calcium	16 mg	16 mg	1%
Iron	1.2 mg	1.2 mg	7%
Magnesium	21 mg	21 mg	5%
Phosphorus	166 mg	166 mg	13%
Potassium	210 mg	210 mg	4%
Sodium	92 mg	92 mg	4%
Zinc	2.1 mg	2.1 mg	19%
Selenium	24.7 µg	24.7 µg	45%
Copper	0.054 mg	0.054 mg	6%
Manganese	0.016 mg	0.016 mg	<1%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat only, 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 wing?

A concentrated protein food for the calories it costs.
Roasted wing meat without the skin and breading; protein is high once the coating is left off.

How to include it

Cook to a safe temperature and serve with vegetables or a whole grain.
Typical pairing ideas: Hot sauce, Celery, Yogurt.

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.