Calories in
poultry, mechanically deboned, from mature hens
243 kcal per 100 g Poultry, mechanically deboned, from mature hens contains 243 calories per 100 grams, or about 552 calories per 0.5 lb. Per 100 g it provides 14.7 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 20.0 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 25% protein, 75% 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 | 552 | 33.4 g | 0.0 g | 45.4 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 0.5 lb
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 0.5 lb |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 243 kcal | 552 kcal |
| Protein | 14.7 g | 33.4 g |
| Total fat | 20.0 g | 45.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.7 g | 10.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 40.0 mg | 90.8 mg |
| Potassium | 104.0 mg | 236.1 mg |
| Calcium | 187.0 mg | 424.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 2.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2.0 mg | 4.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 45.0 µg | 102.2 µg |
| Cholesterol | 143.0 mg | 324.6 mg |
| Water | 63.0 g | 142.9 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 171106). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How poultry, mechanically deboned, from mature hens compares
Among the 95 poultry products items on this site, poultry, mechanically deboned, from mature hens ranks 15 of 95 by calorie density, against a category average of 179 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 36% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 6.1 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off 0.5 lb (552 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 113 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, from mature hens?
Poultry, mechanically deboned, from mature hens contains 243 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 552 calories per 0.5 lb. It also provides 14.7 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 20.0 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of poultry, mechanically deboned, from mature hens?
By calories, poultry, mechanically deboned, from mature hens is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 25% protein and 75% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 0.5 lb?
About 113 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, from mature hens 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 mature hens, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.