How many carbs are in chicken skin?
1/2 chicken, skin only of chicken skin contains about 0g of carbohydrate, 11.1g of protein, and 248 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz, raw (yield after cooking) (20g) | 0g | 0g | 0g |
| 1/2 chicken, skin only (55g) | 0g | 0g | 0g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 0g | 0g | 0g |
Net carbs in chicken skin
1/2 chicken, skin only of chicken skin contains 0g of net carbs — total carbs (0g) 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 skin (per 100g)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 0g
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 0g
- Protein: 20.2g
- Fat: 40.3g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2341490). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in chicken skin?
1/2 chicken, skin only of chicken skin contains about 0g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0g of fiber, the net carbs are about 0g.
How many net carbs are in chicken skin?
Net carbs in 1/2 chicken, skin only of chicken skin are about 0g — that is total carbs (0g) minus dietary fiber (0g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is chicken skin good for diabetics?
Chicken skin 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 skin keto-friendly?
Whether chicken skin fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1/2 chicken, skin only) provides about 0g of net carbs.