Calories in 8 Oz of Canned Chicken
8 oz of canned chicken (227 g) has 420 calories. That is 21% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 57 g of protein, 18 g of fat and 2 g of carbohydrates, a split of 57% protein, 41% fat and 2% carbs. For comparison, 6 oz of canned chicken has 315 calories. Burning 420 calories takes about 75 minutes of brisk walking or 34 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Canned Chicken: common questions
How many calories are in 8 oz of canned chicken?
8 oz of canned chicken weighs about 227 g and has 420 calories.
How much protein is in 8 oz of canned chicken?
8 oz of canned chicken has 57 g of protein, which is 115% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 8 oz of canned chicken?
8 oz of canned chicken has 2 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much canned chicken is 100 calories?
100 calories of canned chicken is 54 g, about 1/4 cup of canned chicken.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2706086. Original description: Chicken, canned, meat only. Portion weights are USDA household measures.