Calories in a chicken wing
A chicken wing (1 piece, 85 g) has 216 calories, with 20.2 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 14.3 g of fat. Per 100 g, that's 254 kcal.
Values are for Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, roasted. Amounts vary with size, variety and preparation.
Chicken wing
Per 1 piece (85 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Calories in a chicken wing by serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 254 | 23.8 g | 0 g | 16.9 g |
| 3 oz | 85 g | 216 | 20.2 g | 0 g | 14.3 g |
| 1 piece | 85 g | 216 | 20.2 g | 0 g | 14.3 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 72 | 6.7 g | 0 g | 4.8 g |
Where the calories come from
Protein 39%Carbs 0%Fat 61%
Chicken wing has a medium energy density (2.5 kcal per gram). It provides 9.4 g of protein per 100 kcal.
Meat & fish: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuna (canned in water) | 86 | 19.4 g | 0 g | 1 g |
| Shrimp | 99 | 24 g | 0.2 g | 0.3 g |
| Cod | 105 | 22.8 g | 0 g | 0.9 g |
| Tilapia | 128 | 26.1 g | 0 g | 2.6 g |
| Turkey breast | 136 | 29.5 g | 0 g | 2 g |
| Ham (deli slices) | 164 | 16.6 g | 3.6 g | 8.8 g |
| Chicken breast | 165 | 31 g | 0 g | 3.6 g |
| Chicken thigh | 179 | 24.8 g | 0 g | 8.2 g |
| Salmon | 206 | 22.1 g | 0 g | 12.3 g |
| Pork chop | 209 | 25.6 g | 0 g | 11.1 g |
| Chicken wing | 254 | 23.8 g | 0 g | 16.9 g |
| Sirloin steak | 257 | 26.8 g | 0 g | 15.8 g |
| Ground beef (80/20) | 270 | 25.8 g | 0 g | 17.8 g |
| Bacon | 468 | 33.9 g | 1.7 g | 35.1 g |
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Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 173630. Calories are rounded to the nearest whole number and nutrients to one decimal place.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a chicken wing?
216 calories in 1 piece (85 g), or 254 calories per 100 g.
How much protein is in a chicken wing?
20.2 g of protein in 1 piece (85 g) (23.8 g per 100 g).
How many carbs are in a chicken wing?
0 g of carbohydrates in 1 piece (85 g).