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Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw

Poultry Per 100 g · Per 100g serving

Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw is a poultry at 297 calories per 100g. It provides useful amounts of Linoleic Acid (18:2) and Protein, contributing 30% and 25% of the Daily Value per 100g. This poultry is a moderate protein source. Poultry provides lean, complete protein along with B vitamins and minerals. The nutrient profile differs substantially between light and dark meat, and between skin-on and skinless preparations. Our database tracks 69 nutrients for this food, plus insulin index, environmental footprint data.

297
Calories
kcal
14.1
Protein
g
26.2
Fat
g
0
Carbs
g
0
Fiber
g

Top Nutrients

Linoleic Acid (18:2)
5.0 g
30% DV
💪
Protein
14.1 g
25% DV
☀️
Vitamin A (RAE)
216 µg
24% DV

Data for 69 of 150 tracked nutrients

Nutrient Fingerprint

How this food scores across key nutrient categories, as a percentage of the daily recommended value per 100 g. Based on USDA DRIs for adults.

Complete Nutrient Profile

Macronutrients 8
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Water SR60.0g
2%
Calories SR297kcal
Energy (kJ) SR1,243kj
Protein SR14.1g
25%
Total Fat SR26.2g
Carbohydrate SR0g
Fiber SR0g
Ash SR0.55g
Minerals 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Calcium SR18.0mg
2%
Iron SR1.9mg
24%
Magnesium SR13.0mg
3%
Phosphorus SR112mg
16%
Potassium SR137mg
4%
Sodium SR64.0mg
4%
Zinc SR1.9mg
17%
Copper SR0.08mg
9%
Manganese SR0.03mg
1%
Selenium SR12.0µg
22%
Vitamins 15
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Vitamin A (RAE) SR216µg
24%
Vitamin A (IU) SR65.0IU
Retinol SR65.0µg
Vitamin C SR0mg
Vitamin E SR0.30mg
2%
Thiamin (B1) SR0.05mg
4%
Riboflavin (B2) SR0.19mg
15%
Niacin (B3) SR3.6mg
23%
Pantothenic Acid (B5) SR0.85mg
17%
Vitamin B6 SR0.17mg
13%
Folate SR5.0µg
1%
Folic Acid SR0µg
Folate (food) SR5.0µg
Folate (DFE) SR5.0µg
Vitamin B12 SR0.26µg
11%
Fatty Acids 7
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Saturated Fat SR7.3g
Monounsaturated Fat SR10.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat SR5.7g
Cholesterol SR99.0mg
Omega-3 EPA SR0.02g
Omega-3 DPA SR0.03g
Omega-3 DHA SR0.06g
Individual Fatty Acids 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Butyric Acid (4:0) SR0g
Caproic Acid (6:0) SR0g
Caprylic Acid (8:0) SR0g
Capric Acid (10:0) SR0g
Lauric Acid (12:0) SR0.04g
Myristic Acid (14:0) SR0.21g
Palmitic Acid (16:0) SR5.5g
Stearic Acid (18:0) SR1.4g
Linoleic Acid (18:2) SR5.0g
30%
Linolenic Acid (18:3) SR0.21g
Amino Acids 18
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Tryptophan SR0.14g
Threonine SR0.55g
Isoleucine SR0.59g
Leucine SR0.93g
Lysine SR1.0g
Methionine SR0.33g
Cystine SR0.21g
Phenylalanine SR0.51g
Tyrosine SR0.39g
Valine SR0.64g
Arginine SR0.97g
Histidine SR0.35g
Alanine SR0.97g
Aspartic Acid SR1.3g
Glutamic Acid SR1.9g
Glycine SR1.5g
Proline SR0.97g
Serine SR0.53g
Other 1
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Alcohol SR0g

Nutrient Density Score

The NRF9.3 score measures overall nutritional quality per 100 kcal. It rewards 9 nutrients to encourage (protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium) and penalizes 3 to limit (saturated fat, added sugars, sodium). Higher is better; negative scores indicate the food is high in limit nutrients relative to its beneficial content.

11
NRF9.3 Score
Moderate · per 100 kcal
Poor (<0) Moderate Good Excellent (100+)

NRF9.3 index: Fulgoni et al. (2009), J Nutr 139(8). DVs based on FDA 2020 reference values.

Nutrient Interactions in This Food

Nutrients in this food that enhance or compete with each other during absorption.

✔ Synergies — nutrients that help each other

Dietary Fat + Vitamin A●●●

Vitamin A is fat-soluble and requires dietary fat for absorption. Adding fat to a meal significantly increases beta-carotene and retinol absorption.

Ribaya-Mercado et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 2007

⚠ Antagonisms — nutrients that compete

Zinc vs Copper●●●

High zinc intake induces metallothionein in enterocytes, which traps copper and blocks its absorption. Prolonged high-dose zinc can cause copper deficiency.

Prasad et al., JAMA, 1978; Fosmire, Am J Clin Nutr, 1990

Zinc vs Iron●●

Zinc and non-heme iron compete for the same intestinal transporter (DMT1). High doses of one can reduce absorption of the other when taken simultaneously.

Rossander-Hulten et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 1991

Amino Acid Profile

Essential amino acid composition compared to the WHO/FAO adult reference pattern. The Amino Acid Score indicates protein quality — 100 means all essential amino acid requirements are met.

112
Amino Acid Score
Complete
Leucine
Lowest Scoring
18
Amino Acids Tracked

✓ Complete protein — all essential amino acids meet or exceed WHO reference levels.

All Amino Acids (18)
Amino Acidg / 100gmg / g protein
Tryptophan0.149.7
Threonine0.5538.7
Isoleucine0.5941.8
Leucine0.9366.3
Lysine1.071.4
Methionine0.3323.6
Cystine0.2114.9
Phenylalanine0.5136.5
Tyrosine0.3927.9
Valine0.6445.6
Arginine0.9769.3
Histidine0.3524.7
Alanine0.9768.7
Aspartic Acid1.389.3
Glutamic Acid1.9136.2
Glycine1.5108.1
Proline0.9769.0
Serine0.5337.7

Fatty Acid Profile

Breakdown of fat types per 100g. A healthy fat profile favours unsaturated fats (mono + poly) and a balanced omega-3 to omega-6 ratio.

7.3g
Saturated
10.6g
Monounsaturated
5.7g
Polyunsaturated
1:45.8
Omega-3 : Omega-6 Ratio
Omega-6 dominant — ideal range is 1:1 to 1:4
Omega Fatty Acids
EPA (20:5 n-3)0.02 g
DHA (22:6 n-3)0.06 g
DPA (22:5 n-3)0.03 g
Linoleic acid (18:2 n-6)5.0 g

How Cooking Changes Nutrients

Estimated percentage of each nutrient retained after cooking, based on USDA retention factors for the “Chicken” food category. Values of 100% mean no loss; lower values indicate nutrients lost to heat, water, or oxidation.

Key insights
Vitamin B6 loses up to 42% when simmered. Roasted retains 80%.

Source: USDA Table of Nutrient Retention Factors, Release 6 (2007). Retention values are category-level averages — actual retention depends on cooking time, temperature, and water volume.

USDA Retention Factors

Insulin Response

The Insulin Index (II) measures the actual insulin response to food on a scale where white bread = 100. Unlike the Glycemic Index (which only measures blood sugar), the II captures the full hormonal response — including the effect of protein and fat on insulin secretion. This is why high-protein foods like meat and dairy can have significant insulin scores despite having low or zero GI values.

23
Insulin Index
Low Insulin Response
Insulin Index Scale 23
0 Low ≤30 Mod ≤60 High ≤100 120
Category ●● Assigned from measured food category

Source: Holt et al. 1997; Bao et al. 2016; Bell 2014

Environmental Impact

Environmental footprint per kilogram of food produced. Data represents the global average for the “Poultry Meat” category.

9.9
kg CO₂e / kg
High Impact
12.2
m² land / kg
Land Use
660
L water / kg
Water Use
65.6
g SO₂e / kg
Acidification
How this compares (GHG emissions)
Potatoes (0.5)Chicken (9.9)Beef (99.5)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions9.9 kg CO₂e / kg
Land Use12.2 m² / kg
Water Use660 L / kg
Eutrophication48.7 g PO₄e / kg
Acidification65.6 g SO₂e / kg
⚠️ Important context about this data
  • Global averages: These figures are production-weighted averages from a meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms across 119 countries (Poore & Nemecek, 2018). Actual impact varies enormously by farming method, geography, and supply chain.
  • System boundary: Cradle-to-retail only — does not include consumer transport, home cooking energy, or food waste.
  • Soil carbon not included: This data does not account for soil carbon sequestration. Some argue that well-managed regenerative grazing partially offsets ruminant emissions; however, full lifecycle accounting — including methane, land-use change, and the opportunity cost of using land for grazing vs. reforestation — typically makes the net footprint of ruminant meat higher, not lower. This is especially relevant in temperate grassland regions like Ireland.
  • Not gospel: This data is informational and illustrative. It is useful for understanding relative magnitudes, but should not be treated as precise measurements for any individual product or farm.

Source: Poore & Nemecek (2018), Science 360(6392). Meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms, 119 countries, 46 product categories.

Global Supply: Meat

Top 10 countries by per capita supply of the “Meat” food group (kcal/capita/day, 2023). This is food group–level data from FAO Food Balance Sheets, not specific to this individual food.

1.
Tonga
755
2.
Mongolia
643
3.
Argentina
571
4.
China; Macao SAR
546
5.
Marshall Islands
539
6.
Ireland
532
7.
Bahamas
527
8.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
516
9.
Nauru
510
10.
Belarus
498

Global Supply Trend (1961–2023)

+56%
1961: 156 kcal2023: 244 kcal

Source: FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023). Supply = production + imports − exports − waste, converted to kcal/capita/day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw?

Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw contains 297 kcal per 100 grams, making it a calorie-dense food. The energy comes from 14.1g of protein (19% of calories), 26.2g of fat (80%), and 0g of carbohydrates (0%). Fat is the primary energy source.

What is Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw most nutritious for?

The standout nutrient in Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw is Linoleic Acid (18:2), providing 5.0 g per 100g (30% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Protein (25% DV). Our database tracks 69 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Is Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw high in protein?

Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw provides 14.1g of protein per 100 grams — a moderate amount. Protein contributes 19% of its calories.

How much fiber is in Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw?

Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw contains no dietary fiber. This is typical for animal-derived food. Pair with plant-based foods to ensure adequate fiber intake.

What is the insulin index of Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw?

Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw has a low insulin response (II: 23) (estimated from macronutrient composition) on the insulin index scale (white bread = 100). This means it triggers relatively little insulin secretion, which may be relevant for those managing insulin sensitivity or following low-insulin dietary strategies. Note that the insulin index can differ substantially from the glycemic index — dairy products and high-protein foods often have higher insulin responses than their GI would suggest.