Calories in
poultry, mechanically deboned
199 kcal per 100 g Poultry, mechanically deboned contains 199 calories per 100 grams, or about 452 calories per 0.5 lb. Per 100 g it provides 13.8 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 15.5 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 28% protein, 72% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 lb | 227.0 g | 452 | 31.3 g | 0.0 g | 35.1 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 0.5 lb
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 0.5 lb |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 199 kcal | 452 kcal |
| Protein | 13.8 g | 31.3 g |
| Total fat | 15.5 g | 35.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.7 g | 10.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 51.0 mg | 115.8 mg |
| Potassium | 128.0 mg | 290.6 mg |
| Calcium | 123.0 mg | 279.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 3.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3.0 mg | 6.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 32.0 µg | 72.6 µg |
| Cholesterol | 104.0 mg | 236.1 mg |
| Water | 69.3 g | 157.3 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 171105). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How poultry, mechanically deboned compares
Among the 95 poultry products items on this site, poultry, mechanically deboned ranks 29 of 95 by calorie density, against a category average of 179 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 11% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 6.9 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off 0.5 lb (452 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 92 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 poultry, mechanically deboned?
Poultry, mechanically deboned contains 199 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 452 calories per 0.5 lb. It also provides 13.8 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 15.5 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of poultry, mechanically deboned?
By calories, poultry, mechanically deboned is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 28% protein and 72% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 0.5 lb?
About 92 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 poultry, mechanically deboned 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.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Poultry, mechanically deboned, from backs and necks without skin, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.