How to Understand Baked Chicken Nutrition

Baked chicken may be any dish that consists primarily of chicken and involves cooking in an oven or other enclosed container. The term "baked chicken" is a general description rather than a specific recipe and isn't restricted to a particular geographic region or cuisine. The simplest recipe for baked chicken calls for a teaspoon of vegetable oil on each breast to brown and tenderize the chicken. You'll typically bake the chicken for at least 40 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Things You'll Need

• Nutritional label for baked chicken

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Instructions

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  Establish the serving information for the baked chicken dish. Myfitnesspal has nutritional information on a typical baked chicken dish. This dish uses a chicken breast with a serving size of 8.8 oz.

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  Study the calorie content of baked chicken. A serving of baked chicken has130 calories. Fat provides 79 calories and protein accounts for the remaining 51 calories. Baked chicken provides about 6.5 percent of the Daily Value (DV) total calories. This DV assumes a daily diet of 2,000 calories.

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  Examine the protein and carbohydrate content of baked chicken. Baked chicken contains 13 g of protein per serving, which is 26 percent of the DV for protein. Baked chicken has no carbohydrates.

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  Observe the fat content of baked chicken. A serving of baked chicken contains about 9 g of total fat, including 2 g of saturated fat and 7 g of unsaturated fat. This provides 13.5 percent of the DV for total fat and 10 percent of the DV for saturated fat. Baked chicken also has 40 mg of cholesterol, equal to 13.3 percent of the DV, and no trans fat.

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  Inspect the vitamin and mineral content of baked chicken. Baked chicken contains 340 mg of sodium per serving, which is 14.2 percent of the DV for sodium. It also has 20 mg of calcium, or 2 percent of the DV for calcium. Baked chicken has 320 mg of iron in each serving, equal to 4 percent of the DV for iron. A serving of baked chicken also has 2 percent of the DV for vitamin A. Baked chicken contains no potassium or vitamin C.