Energy
upper quarter450 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 206 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 183–250 kcal
Based on 125 records reporting energy.
Meat & poultrymoderate variability
Chicken skin calories: 135 per 30 g
This exact USDA record reports 135 calories for 30 g. That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
USDA reference amount · 30 g
- Calories
- 135 kcal
- Protein
- 6.1 g
- Carbohydrate
- 0 g
- Total fat
- 12.1 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 116 mg
Portion calculator
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Estimated for 30 g
135calories
Chicken skin
- Protein
- 6.1 g
- Carbs
- 0 g
- Fat
- 12.1 g
— means the source has no value available.
These values scale the selected reference food by weight. Ingredients, preparation, and portion size can change your meal’s estimate.
Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 135 calories for USDA reference amount at 30 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 450 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 6.1 g protein, 0 g fiber, and 116 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is chicken, broilers or fryers, skin only, cooked, roasted, representing 99.2% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 2 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The reference amount and 1 oz, raw answer different portion questions. Their values are scaled independently from the same per-100-gram source record.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 90–248 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2706084: “Chicken skin.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2706084, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 oz, raw (yield after cooking)” through “1/2 chicken, skin only” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz, raw (yield after cooking)USDA-listed household measure | 20 g | 90 kcal | 4 g | 0 g | 77 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 30 g | 135 kcal | 6.1 g | 0 g | 116 mg |
| 1/2 chicken, skin onlyUSDA-listed household measure | 55 g | 248 kcal | 11.1 g | 0 g | 213 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Chicken, whole pieces
The comparison set contains 125 exact records in the Chicken, whole pieces USDA category. Here, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2706084’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half20.2 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 23.1 g
- Middle 50%
- 19.4–24.4 g
Based on 125 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half0 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 0 g
- Middle 50%
- 0–0.2 g
Based on 125 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half387 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 414 mg
- Middle 50%
- 356–486 mg
Based on 125 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2706084’s 30 g reference weight, none of the compatible strength-side nutrients evaluated here reaches 5% Daily Value; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Saturated fat. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
No compatible strength-side nutrient evaluated here reaches 5% DV at this reference weight, so this page does not manufacture a “strength” from a negligible percentage.
Tradeoff-side signals
Saturated fat3.4 g
≈ 17% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium116 mg
≈ 5% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Chicken skin,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2705966 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 oz, raw (yield after cooking) to 1/2 chicken, skin only
USDA assigns those measures 20 g and 55 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 90 kcal to 248 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2705966
At an equal 100 g, this record has 37 g more total fat than “Chicken breast, stewed, skin not eaten.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Chicken, broilers or fryers, skin only, cooked, roasted
The source formulation has 2 input rows; Chicken, broilers or fryers, skin only, cooked, roasted supplies 99.2% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when the exact wording “Chicken skin” fits. Inspect FDC 2705966 when “stewed; skin not eaten” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Chicken skin
- Exact source wording
- “Chicken skin”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706084 · FNDDS 24198440
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Chicken, broilers or fryers, skin only, cooked, roasted
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Chicken breast, stewed, skin not eaten
- Exact source wording
- “Chicken breast, stewed, skin not eaten”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2705966 · FNDDS 24123120
- Named qualifiers
- stewed · skin not eaten
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Chicken, broiler or fryers, breast, skinless, boneless, meat only, raw
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Begin with the exact USDA description, then compare preparation, additions, and gram weight. A nearby record is useful only when its identity is closer—not simply because its name sounds familiar.
On smaller screens, focus a nutrition table and scroll horizontally to read every column.
| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordChicken skin | 30 g135 kcal | 450 kcal | 20.2 g | 40.3 g | 0 g | 387 mg |
| Chicken thigh, sauteed, skin eaten | 80 g194 kcal | 243 kcal | 22.6 g | 16.3 g | 0 g | 406 mg |
| Chicken thigh, stewed, skin eaten | 90 g204 kcal | 227 kcal | 22.4 g | 15.3 g | 0 g | 383 mg |
| Chicken thigh, rotisserie, skin eaten | 80 g181 kcal | 226 kcal | 22.5 g | 15.1 g | 0 g | 335 mg |
| Chicken breast, sauteed, skin eaten | 130 g268 kcal | 206 kcal | 25.7 g | 10.6 g | 0 g | 329 mg |
| Chicken drumstick, rotisserie, skin eaten | 60 g124 kcal | 206 kcal | 25.6 g | 11.5 g | 0 g | 392 mg |
| Chicken drumstick, sauteed, skin eaten | 60 g122 kcal | 204 kcal | 22.7 g | 11.8 g | 0 g | 427 mg |
How to compare FDC 2706084: its source amount is 30 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2706084, the 2 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 oz, raw (yield after cooking)
90 kcal
20 g
1/2 chicken, skin only
248 kcal
55 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2706084, Saturated fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Saturated fat
3.4 g≈ 17% Daily ValueTotal fat
12.1 g≈ 16% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2706084’s 30 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2706084 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 6.1 g, but does not present grams divided by 50 as FDA protein %DV; applicable label rules account for protein quality and regulatory context.
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 30 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 135 kcal 450 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 6.1 g 20.2 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g 0 g | 0% 0% |
| Total fat | 12.1 g 40.3 g | 16% 52% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g 0 g | 0% 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 116.1 mg 387 mg | 5% 17% |
| Saturated fat | 3.4 g 11.3 g | 17% 57% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.1 g 16.9 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6 g 8.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 24.6 mg 82 mg | 8% 27% |
| Potassium | 40.5 mg 135 mg | 1% 3% |
| Calcium | 4.2 mg 14 mg | 0% 1% |
| Iron | 0.5 mg 1.5 mg | 3% 8% |
| Magnesium | 4.5 mg 15 mg | 1% 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg 0.2 µg | 0% 1% |
| Vitamin A | 23.1 µg 77 µg | 3% 9% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 12 g 40 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2706084, approximate percentages divide the displayed 30 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2706084 to 2 source inputs totaling 100.8 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Chicken skin” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
2 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Chicken, broilers or fryers, skin only, cooked, roasted, Salt, table. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
100.8 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken, broilers or fryers, skin only, cooked, roastedUSDA ingredient 5018 | 100 GM | 100 g | 99.2% |
| 2 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 0.14 TS | 0.8 g | 0.8% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2706084, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Chicken, whole pieces” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Chicken skin
- USDA category
- Chicken, whole pieces
- FDC ID
- 2706084
- FNDDS code
- 24198440
Closest inspectable record
Chicken breast, stewed, skin not eaten
- USDA category
- Chicken, whole pieces
- FDC ID
- 2705966
- FNDDS code
- 24123120
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 450 kcal | 149 kcal | +301 kcal |
| Protein | 20.2 g | 28 g | −7.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g | Same listed value |
| Total fat | 40.3 g | 3.3 g | +37 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | Same listed value |
| Sodium | 387 mg | 333 mg | +54 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 301 more calories, 7.8 g less protein, and 37 g more total fat than “Chicken breast, stewed, skin not eaten.”
Only this record lists Chicken, broilers or fryers, skin only, cooked, roasted. Only the comparison record lists Chicken, broiler or fryers, breast, skinless, boneless, meat only, raw. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
4 of the six displayed differences clear the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations differ
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Shared listed inputs: Salt, table.
Listed only in this record: Chicken, broilers or fryers, skin only, cooked, roasted.
Listed only in the comparison: Chicken, broiler or fryers, breast, skinless, boneless, meat only, raw.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 30 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 oz, raw (20 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 140 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 breast (140 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2706084 with FDC 2705966 at equal mass; use their 30 g and 140 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2706084 versus FDC 2705966 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full chicken, whole pieces source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with portion size, cut and fat trim, cooking method, breading, marinade, or sauce.
For “Chicken skin,” resolve portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
portion size
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
cut and fat trim
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
- 03
cooking method
Match the method named by the source—such as baked, fried, boiled, or grilled—before scaling. Preparation can change both water content and the ingredients retained in the finished food.
- 04
breading, marinade, or sauce
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2706084 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 450 kcal per 100 g becomes 135 kcal at 30 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” We display it as a USDA reference amount because it is a database comparison point—not a suggested portion or a claim about what most people should eat.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2706084
FNDDS food code: 24198440
The scaling for FDC 2706084 can be exact while the match to “Chicken skin” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 30 g weight, 2-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.