Calories in chicken wings (roasted, with skin)
Calories, protein, carbohydrate and fat per 100 g and per serving, from the USDA reference database — plus what actually changes the number on your plate.
Short answer
100 g of chicken wings (roasted, with skin) contains 254 kcal, with 23.8 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrate and 16.9 g of fat.
A typical serving — 1 wing, about 35 g — is roughly 89 kcal.
That is a fairly calorie-dense food, so portion size matters.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 wing (35 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 254 kcal | 89 kcal |
| Protein | 23.8 g | 8.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 16.9 g | 5.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g | 1.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 141 mg | 49 mg |
| Sodium | 98 mg | 34 mg |
| Potassium | 212 mg | 74 mg |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 6 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Water | 59 g | 21 g |
Calories per serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 wing | 35 g | 89 | 8.3 g | 0 g | 5.9 g |
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Calories by weight
Use this table when you know the weight but not the serving:
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 64 | 5.9 g | 0 g | 4.2 g |
| 50 g | 127 | 11.9 g | 0 g | 8.4 g |
| 100 g | 254 | 23.8 g | 0 g | 16.9 g |
| 150 g | 381 | 35.7 g | 0 g | 25.3 g |
| 200 g | 508 | 47.6 g | 0 g | 33.7 g |
| 250 g | 635 | 59.5 g | 0 g | 42.2 g |
| 300 g | 762 | 71.4 g | 0 g | 50.6 g |
Where the calories come from
Calories come from three macronutrients: protein and carbohydrate at 4 kcal per gram, fat at 9 kcal per gram. For chicken wings (roasted, with skin) the split is:
- Protein: 23.8 g × 4 = 95 kcal — 39% of calories
- Carbohydrates: 0 g × 4 = 0 kcal — 0% of calories
- Fat: 16.9 g × 9 = 152 kcal — 61% of calories
- Most of the energy in chicken wings (roasted, with skin) comes from fat (61% of calories).
- With 23.8 g of protein per 100 g it counts as a high-protein food.
- That is 9.4 g of protein per 100 kcal — a useful number when protein is your target.
- For 200 kcal you can eat about 80 g.
Compare preparations
The same food, prepared differently. Cooking removes water (so calories per 100 g rise), adds fat (so they rise further), or both.
| Preparation | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken wings (roasted, with skin)this page | 254 | 23.8 g | 0 g | 16.9 g |
| Chicken wings (battered and fried) | 324 | 19.9 g | 10.9 g | 21.8 g |
What actually changes the number
Wings are mostly skin by proportion, so even plainly roasted they are 254 kcal per 100 g of edible meat and skin. A single whole wing is around 90 kcal; a plate of ten is close to a full meal before sauce.
How accurate are these numbers?
The values on this page are reference averages from the USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy release), measured on samples of chicken wings as sold and prepared in the United States. Your portion will differ: produce varies by variety and ripeness, meat by cut and trim, and anything cooked by the fat and water it gained or lost.
For most foods the per-100 g figure is reliable to within about 10%. The larger uncertainty is almost always the weight of what is on your plate and the cooking fat you cannot see — the two things worth checking before you worry about the database.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100 g of chicken wings?
100 g of chicken wings (roasted, with skin) contains 254 kcal (23.8 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, 16.9 g fat), according to USDA reference data.
How many calories are in a serving of chicken wings?
A typical serving of chicken wings — 1 wing, about 35 g — has roughly 89 kcal. Weigh your own portion once to see how it compares; serving sizes vary more than the food does.
How much protein is in chicken wings?
Chicken wings (roasted, with skin): 23.8 g of protein per 100 g, which is high. Foods above about 15–20 g per 100 g, or where protein supplies a third or more of the calories, are usually considered high-protein.
What amount of chicken wings equals 200 kcal?
At 254 kcal per 100 g, about 80 g of chicken wings equals 200 kcal.
Can I track chicken wings by taking a photo?
Yes. A photo calorie app like Wellix identifies chicken wings on the plate and estimates the portion from the image. The estimate is most accurate when you confirm the weight or the count, and tell the app about anything the camera cannot see — cooking oil, butter, dressings and sauces.
Source
Nutrition data: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central — SR Legacy, FDC ID 173630: "Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, roasted". Values are per 100 g of edible portion. Serving weights are USDA household measures or typical retail sizes; check the label where one exists. View the USDA record.
Wellix provides general nutrition information and is not medical advice. Nutrition values are reference averages and individual foods vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.
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