Calories in 1 Cup of Ground Chicken
1 cup of ground chicken (130 g) has 261 calories. That is 13% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 35 g of protein, 13 g of fat and 0 g of carbohydrates, a split of 54% protein, 46% fat and 0% carbs. For comparison, 3/4 cup of ground chicken has 196 and 1 1/2 cups of ground chicken has 392 calories. Burning 261 calories takes about 47 minutes of brisk walking or 21 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Ground Chicken: common questions
How many calories are in 1 cup of ground chicken?
1 cup of ground chicken weighs about 130 g and has 261 calories.
How much protein is in 1 cup of ground chicken?
1 cup of ground chicken has 35 g of protein, which is 71% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 cup of ground chicken?
1 cup of ground chicken has 0 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much ground chicken is 100 calories?
100 calories of ground chicken is 50 g, about 3/4 patty of ground chicken.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2706091. Original description: Chicken, ground. Portion weights are USDA household measures.