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Calories in Ground chicken

162kcal

Per 4 oz (113g)

Protein

19.2g

Carbs

0g

Fat

9g

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Ground chicken — versatile lean protein for meatballs, tacos, stuffing.

Mix of breast and thigh — fattier than pure breast, leaner than pure thigh.

Best for

  • higher-fat protein meals — 17g protein with 8g fat / 100g
  • people who under-eat fat and bounce off super-lean diets

Watch out

  • double-counting oil or butter you already logged separately
  • assuming “protein” means low calorie — fat drives energy density here

How to log it

Log the cut/state you actually have (skin-on, marbled, etc.). 4 oz (~113g) is the practical unit in the app.

Where it fits the day

Works when the rest of the day is lighter on oils and nuts. Watch the weekly fat budget, not just the meal selfie.

Cooked, grilled, fried & breaded

Fat already drives density for ground chicken. Extra oil or breading still moves the log — typical kcal per 100g:

Method
Typical kcal / 100g
Why it moves
Grilled / baked (as logged)
~143
Matches the page numbers
Pan-fried with added oil
~157–179
Do not double-count butter already in the cut
Breaded & fried
~193–243
Breading + oil on top of fish/meat fat
Restaurant glazed / sauced
~164–207
Sweet or creamy finishes

These are typical ranges, not lab measurements. Restaurant recipes, oils, and sauces vary — treat them as logging estimates and edit if your plate looks heavier.

Common serving sizes

Serving
Calories
Protein
Carbs
Fat
4 oz (113g)
162
19.2g
0g
9g
1 cup cooked (200g)
286
34g
0g
16g

Per 100g: 143 kcal · 17g P · 0g C · 8g F

Pairs well with