Roast chicken: calories and nutrition facts
Calories in roast chicken per 100 g and per typical portion, from the MacroLab food catalog.
190kcal per 100 g
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To burn these 190 calories:
- 44minWalking (5 km/h)
- 19minRunning (8 km/h)
- 23minCycling (16–19 km/h)
- 26minSwimming
Times use the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Calories per portion
Common portions from the MacroLab catalog, next to the 100 g reference.
| Portion | kcal |
|---|---|
| 100 g | 190 |
Can roast chicken make you gain weight?
At 190 kcal per 100 g, this is a food with medium energy density: about 53 g gives 100 kcal.
100 g has 190 kcal; the portion size decides how it fits your daily target.
No single food makes you gain weight. What matters is your total calories over days and weeks compared with what you burn.
Roast chicken vs other foods in “Meat and poultry”
It has 5% fewer calories than the average food in “Meat and poultry” (201 kcal per 100 g).
| Per 100 g | This food | Group average |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 190 kcal | 201 kcal |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many calories are in 100 g of roast chicken?
- 100 g has 190 kcal. That means about 53 g for every 100 kcal.
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Data from the MacroLab food catalog, updated September 26, 2026. Values vary by variety and brand; check the label of the product you buy.