Food guide

Cornish Hen

A small roasted hen, meat only: nutritionally a young chicken, often served one per person.

Meat & PoultryProtein-Rich

Cornish Hen, a nutrient-dense meat & poultry food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of cornish hen, roasted for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g roasted, meat only — 134 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Cornish Hen
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	134 kcal	134 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	23.3 g	23.3 g	17.4 g
Carbohydrate	0 g	0 g	0 g
Fat	3.9 g	3.9 g	2.9 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 cornish hen, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Cornish Hen
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	20 µg	20 µg	2%
Vitamin C	0.6 mg	0.6 mg	<1%
Vitamin D	0.13 µg	0.13 µg	<1%
Vitamin E	0.24 mg	0.24 mg	2%
Vitamin K	2.4 µg	2.4 µg	2%
Thiamin	0.075 mg	0.075 mg	6%
Riboflavin	0.23 mg	0.23 mg	18%
Niacin	6.3 mg	6.3 mg	39%
Vitamin B6	0.36 mg	0.36 mg	21%
Folate	2 µg	2 µg	<1%
Vitamin B12	0.3 µg	0.3 µg	13%
Pantothenic acid	0.56 mg	0.56 mg	11%
Choline	66.3 mg	66.3 mg	12%
Minerals
Calcium	13 mg	13 mg	1%
Iron	0.77 mg	0.77 mg	4%
Magnesium	19 mg	19 mg	5%
Phosphorus	149 mg	149 mg	12%
Potassium	250 mg	250 mg	5%
Sodium	63 mg	63 mg	3%
Zinc	1.5 mg	1.5 mg	14%
Selenium	20.8 µg	20.8 µg	38%
Copper	0.059 mg	0.059 mg	7%
Manganese	0.015 mg	0.015 mg	<1%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Chicken, cornish game hens, 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 cornish hen?

A concentrated protein food for the calories it costs.
A small roasted hen, meat only: nutritionally a young chicken, often served one per person.

How to include it

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

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.