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Canned chicken
Calories & nutrition facts
no broth
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 185 kcal —
- Protein 25 g 51%
- Carbohydrate 0.9 g 0%
- Fat 8.1 g 10%
- Saturated fat 2.3 g 11%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 482 mg 21%
- Cholesterol 50 mg 17%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 53 µg 6%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.1 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.32 mg 2%
- Vitamin K 2.3 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0 mg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.1 mg 8%
- Niacin (B3) 2.4 mg 15%
- Vitamin B6 0.19 mg 11%
- Folate (B9) 2 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 1 µg 42%
- Choline 73.8 mg 13%
Minerals
- Calcium 14 mg 1%
- Iron 1.3 mg 7%
- Magnesium 19 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 153 mg 12%
- Potassium 153 mg 3%
- Zinc 2.5 mg 23%
- Copper 0.05 mg 6%
- Selenium 18.4 µg 33%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 185 | 25 g | 0.9 g | 8.1 g |
| 1 × oz | 85 g | 157 | 22 g | 0.8 g | 6.9 g |
| 1 × cup | 205 g | 379 | 52 g | 1.8 g | 17 g |
| 1 × can (5 oz) yields | 125 g | 231 | 32 g | 1.1 g | 10 g |
| 2 × oz | 170 g | 315 | 43 g | 1.5 g | 14 g |
| ½ × oz | 42.5 g | 79 | 11 g | 0.4 g | 3.4 g |
| 3 × oz | 255 g | 472 | 65 g | 2.3 g | 21 g |
| 4 × oz | 340 g | 629 | 86 g | 3.1 g | 28 g |
Similar foods
- Canned chicken breast filletin its own juice117 kcal / 100 g
- Canned flaked chickenpoultry food products, canned, flaked171 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey meatcanned, with broth169 kcal / 100 g
- Canned boned turkeypoultry food products, canned, boned, with broth169 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken broth soupready-to-serve6 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken soupcanned, chunky, ready-to-serve71 kcal / 100 g
- Preserved poultry liver361 kcal / 100 g
- Poultry broth or stockdehydrated193 kcal / 100 g
- Prepared chickenwithout salt, brazil195 kcal / 100 g
- Roasting chickenmeat only, roasted167 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Canned chicken
Do you need to cook canned chicken before eating it?
No: it is already cooked and can be eaten straight from the tin, once opened. Drain it first if you want a less salty, less wet filling.
How do you stop canned chicken from tasting dry?
Flake it with a fork and mix it with something moist, such as mayonnaise, yoghurt, crème fraîche or a little stock. For a hot dish, stir it in near the end so it warms through without becoming tough.
How much meat does a small tin of canned chicken provide?
A 5 oz tin yields about 125 g of chicken once drained. That is enough for a sandwich filling or a generous portion in a salad or pasta.
What can you make with canned chicken?
Use it in chicken mayo sandwiches, jacket potato filling, pasta salad, quesadillas or a quick chicken curry. Add it towards the end of cooking, as it only needs reheating.
How should you store canned chicken after opening?
Transfer leftovers from the tin to a covered container and refrigerate promptly. Use within 3–4 days, or freeze it in a sealed container for longer storage.
Can you use canned chicken instead of cooked chicken breast?
Yes, in salads, sandwiches, soups and casseroles where the chicken is flaked or chopped. Canned chicken breast fillet is leaner, with 1.91 g fat per 100 g compared with 8.1 g in canned chicken.
Is canned chicken saltier than canned flaked chicken?
Not in this comparison: canned chicken has 482 mg sodium per 100 g, while canned flaked chicken has 720 mg. Drain and briefly rinse it if you want to remove some surface brine.
Can you heat canned chicken in a tin?
No. Open it and transfer the chicken to a pan or microwave-safe dish; never heat a sealed tin. Stir it into the dish near the end and heat until steaming hot throughout.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171110 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
