Calories in
chicken, canned, no broth
185 kcal per 100 g Chicken, canned, no broth contains 185 calories per 100 grams, or about 157 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 25.3 g protein, 0.9 g carbohydrate and 8.1 g fat.
By calories that splits 2% carbohydrate, 57% protein, 41% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz | 85.0 g | 157 | 21.5 g | 0.8 g | 6.9 g |
| 1 cup | 205.0 g | 379 | 51.9 g | 1.8 g | 16.6 g |
| 1 can (5 oz) yields | 125.0 g | 231 | 31.6 g | 1.1 g | 10.1 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 185 kcal | 157 kcal |
| Protein | 25.3 g | 21.5 g |
| Total fat | 8.1 g | 6.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g | 1.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.9 g | 0.8 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 482.0 mg | 409.7 mg |
| Potassium | 153.0 mg | 130.1 mg |
| Calcium | 14.0 mg | 11.9 mg |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 53.0 µg | 45.1 µg |
| Cholesterol | 50.0 mg | 42.5 mg |
| Water | 64.9 g | 55.2 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 171110). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How chicken, canned, no broth compares
Among the 95 poultry products items on this site, chicken, canned, no broth ranks 31 of 95 by calorie density, against a category average of 179 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 3% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 13.7 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off 3 oz (157 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 32 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in chicken, canned, no broth?
Chicken, canned, no broth contains 185 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 157 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 25.3 g of protein, 0.9 g of carbohydrate and 8.1 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of chicken, canned, no broth?
By calories, chicken, canned, no broth is roughly 2% carbohydrate, 57% protein and 41% fat. That makes it a predominantly protein-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz?
About 32 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the chicken, canned, no broth I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within poultry products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Chicken, canned, no broth". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.