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Chicken slices
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 114 kcal —
- Protein 23 g 46%
- Carbohydrate 2 g 1%
- Fat 1.5 g 2%
- Saturated fat 0.4 g 2%
- Fibre 0.3 g 1%
- Sugars 0.2 g —
- Sodium 580 mg 25%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.24 mg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.05 mg 4%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.18 mg 14%
- Niacin (B3) 9.7 mg 61%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.1 mg 21%
- Vitamin B6 0.42 mg 25%
- Biotin (B7) 2 µg 7%
- Folate (B9) 8 µg 2%
Minerals
- Calcium 13 mg 1%
- Iron 0.4 mg 2%
- Magnesium 28 mg 7%
- Phosphorus 350 mg 28%
- Potassium 360 mg 8%
- Zinc 0.8 mg 7%
- Copper 0.08 mg 9%
- Manganese 0.02 mg 1%
- Selenium 11 µg 20%
- Iodine 5 µg 3%
Similar foods
- Turkey slices114 kcal / 100 g
- Sliced chicken deli meatcooked175 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken breast deli meatcooked, extra lean96 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken cooked hamin slices105 kcal / 100 g
- Deli-sliced roast chicken125 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey breast slicesprepackaged106 kcal / 100 g
- Processed chicken luncheon meat135 kcal / 100 g
- Prepared chicken fillet158 kcal / 100 g
- Mock chicken loafdeli-meat265 kcal / 100 g
- Deli turkey
Questions about Chicken slices
What are chicken slices, and are they ready to eat?
Chicken slices are cooked chicken cut thinly for sandwiches, wraps and salads. Most packaged slices are ready to eat; check that the pack says cooked if you are unsure.
How can you choose chicken slices for a sandwich?
For a less salty choice, compare the sodium figures on packs: the recipe and seasoning can make a big difference. Look for slices that are moist and evenly cut, without excess liquid in the pack.
How can you make a good sandwich with chicken slices?
Pair them with crisp lettuce, tomato and cucumber, or add avocado and a little mustard. For a toasted sandwich, layer the chicken with cheese between bread and cook until the bread is golden and the filling is piping hot.
Can you heat chicken slices?
Yes. Warm them briefly in a frying pan over a medium heat, or layer them into a toastie or pasta bake; prolonged cooking can make thin slices dry. If serving them hot, heat the filling until piping hot throughout.
How long do chicken slices keep after opening?
Keep them covered in the fridge and use within 3–4 days of opening. Discard them if they have been left at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
Can you freeze chicken slices?
You can freeze them in a tightly wrapped portion, with baking paper between slices so you can separate them easily. Thaw in the fridge and use promptly; the texture may be less tender after thawing.
Are chicken slices higher in protein than turkey slices?
They are very similar: chicken slices have 23 g of protein per 100 g, while turkey slices have 23 g. Turkey slices have slightly more sodium, at 590 mg per 100 g compared with 580 mg in chicken slices.
How much protein is in a serving of chicken slices?
A 50 g portion—roughly a few sandwich slices—provides 12 g of protein. The exact number of slices depends on how thickly they are cut.
Source: CoFID (UK) 19-538 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
