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Low GI
💪High Protein

Spicy Chicken Calories

Chicken with spices, high protein, flavorful

In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter

CALORIES

165kcal

GI

0low

POTASSIUM

260mg

FIBER

0.7g

Quick answer

1 piece (medium) of Spicy Chicken (120 g) has 198 calories. That works out to 165 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.6 g of carbs, 31.8 g of protein, 5 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 13.4 mg of B3 covers 84% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Spicy Chicken Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

165

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

2.2g

· 1% DV

Protein

26.5g

· 53% DV

Fat

4.2g

· 5% DV

Fiber

0.7g

· 3% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 6% · Protein 69% · Fat 25%

Spicy Chicken Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B3

11.2mg · 70% DV

B6

0.6mg · 35% DV

B5

0.9mg · 18% DV

Biotin

4µg · 13% DV

Minerals

Phosphorus

210mg · 30% DV

Selenium

14µg · 25% DV

Sodium

330mg · 14% DV

Zinc

1mg · 9% DV

How Nutritious Is Spicy Chicken?

Nutrient density

High

65/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

57/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Spicy Chicken Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

0
Low
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

0
Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Spicy Chicken

To burn the 165 calories in 100 g:

🚶

41min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

17min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

22min

Cycling

🏊

19min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Spicy Chicken Processed?

NOVA 2

Minimally Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Spicy Chicken Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free
Dairy free
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Spicy Chicken Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

— Not suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Spicy Chicken Fat Profile

SATURATED

1.1g

MONOUNSATURATED

1.2g

POLYUNSATURATED

1.1g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 6.4:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (6.4:1).

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140 kcal

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230 kcal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Spicy Chicken

How many calories are in spicy chicken?

Spicy chicken contains 165 calories per 100 g. The same amount provides 26.5 g of protein, 2.2 g of carbohydrates, and 4.2 g of fat.

Is spicy chicken suitable for a keto diet?

Yes, spicy chicken is compatible with a keto diet. It has 2.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g and a glycemic index of 0.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.