How many carbs are in chicken, broilers or fryers?
3 oz of chicken, broilers or fryers contains about 0.1g of carbohydrate, 22.8g of protein, and 199 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz (85g) | 0.1g | 0g | 0.1g |
| 1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken) (205g) | 0.1g | 0g | 0.1g |
| 1 chicken (682g) | 0.4g | 0g | 0.4g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 0.1g | 0g | 0.1g |
Net carbs in chicken, broilers or fryers
3 oz of chicken, broilers or fryers contains 0.1g of net carbs — total carbs (0.1g) minus dietary fiber (0g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for chicken, broilers or fryers (per 100g)
- Calories: 234 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 0.1g
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 0g
- Protein: 26.8g
- Fat: 13.3g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (sr legacy dataset, fdcId 171050). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in chicken, broilers or fryers?
3 oz of chicken, broilers or fryers contains about 0.1g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0g of fiber, the net carbs are about 0.1g.
How many net carbs are in chicken, broilers or fryers?
Net carbs in 3 oz of chicken, broilers or fryers are about 0.1g — that is total carbs (0.1g) minus dietary fiber (0g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is chicken, broilers or fryers good for diabetics?
Chicken, broilers or fryers contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is chicken, broilers or fryers keto-friendly?
Whether chicken, broilers or fryers fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (3 oz) provides about 0.1g of net carbs.