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How much protein is in ground chicken?
23 g per 100 g cooked
Quick facts
- 26.5 gIn 1 burger patty (about 115 g).
- #56Out of 223 foods on our protein chart.
- 130 gNeeded for 30 g of protein.
About ground chicken
Ground chicken is very high in protein. Poultry is a complete protein. Skin and fat lower the protein share per 100 g, so skinless cuts score highest.
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How it compares
Protein per 100 g, next to the foods closest to it on the chart and a few everyday staples.
| Food | Protein / 100 g |
|---|---|
| Chicken breast (cooked)Lean meat | 31 g |
| Trout (cooked)Fish | 24 g |
| Cod (cooked)Fish | 23 g |
| Ground chicken (cooked)Poultry | 23 g |
| Halibut (cooked)Fish | 23 g |
| Pollock (cooked)Fish | 23 g |
| Egg (cooked)Egg | 13 g |
| Greek yogurtDairy | 10 g |
| Lentils (cooked)Legume | 9 g |
| TofuSoy product | 8 g |
More poultry
- Goose breast · 29 g
- Duck breast · 28 g
- Ground turkey · 27 g
- Chicken thigh · 25 g
- Chicken drumstick · 24 g
- Chicken wings · 24 g
- All meat ranked ›
FAQ
How much protein is in ground chicken?
Ground chicken cooked has 23 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving, 1 burger patty (about 115 g), gives you roughly 26.5 g.
Is ground chicken high in protein?
Ground chicken is very high in protein. With 23 g per 100 g it ranks #56 of the 223 foods on our protein chart.
How much ground chicken do I need to eat for 30 g of protein?
About 130 g of ground chicken cooked.
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