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Ground chicken
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 143 kcal —
- Protein 17 g 35%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 8.1 g 10%
- Saturated fat 2.3 g 12%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 60 mg 3%
- Cholesterol 86 mg 29%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.27 mg 2%
- Vitamin K 0.8 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.11 mg 9%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.24 mg 19%
- Niacin (B3) 5.6 mg 35%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.1 mg 22%
- Vitamin B6 0.51 mg 30%
- Folate (B9) 1 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0.56 µg 23%
- Choline 58.8 mg 11%
Minerals
- Calcium 6 mg 0%
- Iron 0.82 mg 5%
- Magnesium 21 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 178 mg 14%
- Potassium 522 mg 11%
- Zinc 1.5 mg 13%
- Copper 0.07 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.02 mg 1%
- Selenium 10.2 µg 19%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 143 | 17 g | 0 g | 8.1 g |
| 1 × oz crumbled | 113 g | 162 | 20 g | 0 g | 9.2 g |
| 2 × oz crumbled | 226 g | 323 | 39 g | 0.1 g | 18 g |
| ½ × oz crumbled | 56.5 g | 81 | 9.9 g | 0 g | 4.6 g |
| 3 × oz crumbled | 339 g | 485 | 59 g | 0.1 g | 28 g |
| 4 × oz crumbled | 452 g | 646 | 79 g | 0.2 g | 37 g |
Similar foods
- Ground chicken crumblescooked, pan-browned189 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken minceraw147 kcal / 100 g
- Ground turkeyraw148 kcal / 100 g
- Minced chicken8 % fat, raw145 kcal / 100 g
- Minced poultry meat137 kcal / 100 g
- Ground lambraw282 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken meatbroiler, raw119 kcal / 100 g
- Chopped meataverage of beef, veal, pork, poultry, raw111 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey minceraw148 kcal / 100 g
- Chopped beefraw102 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Ground chicken
How long should you cook ground chicken?
Brown it in a hot frying pan, breaking it into small pieces, for about 8–10 minutes until no pink remains. For a reliable safety check, the centre should reach 75 °C.
How do you stop ground chicken from drying out?
Because it is leaner than many minced meats, cook it just until done and stir in a little oil, stock or sauce. Onion, grated courgette or finely chopped mushrooms also keep meatballs and patties moist.
Can you use ground chicken instead of beef mince?
Yes: use it in chilli, pasta sauce, tacos or cottage pie, but expect a milder flavour and less fat. Add extra seasoning and a little oil, and cook it thoroughly because poultry mince must not be served rare.
What can you make with ground chicken?
It works well in meatballs, burgers, lettuce wraps, dumplings and the Thai stir-fry pad kra pao. For patties that hold together, mix it with egg and breadcrumbs, then chill before cooking.
How should you store ground chicken?
Keep it sealed in the fridge and use it within 1–2 days of buying, or freeze it for longer storage. Defrost it in the fridge rather than on the worktop, and use it promptly once thawed.
Is ground chicken the same as chicken mince?
They are usually names for the same thing: chicken meat passed through a mincer. The fat content can differ between packs, so the texture and juiciness may vary.
How much protein is in a portion of ground chicken?
A typical portion is about 113 g and provides 20 g of protein. It also contains 9.2 g of fat.
Can you freeze cooked ground chicken?
Yes. Cool it promptly, pack it in an airtight container and freeze; thaw it in the fridge and reheat until steaming hot all the way through. It is especially handy frozen in portions for pasta sauces, soups and tacos.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171116 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
