Protein in Chicken Wings: How Much per 100g and per Portion
Barbecued, marinated chicken wings with meat and skin provide 27.4g of protein per 100g. This amount also contains 274 kcal and 16.6g of fat. For every 100 kcal of this food you eat, you get 10g of protein, with protein contributing 40% of the total energy.
CoFID 19-541 · Chicken wings, marinated, meat and skin, barbecued
What the numbers say
- Protein per calorie. These chicken wings provide 10g of protein for every 100 kcal. Protein accounts for 40% of the total energy, with the rest coming from fat and a small amount of carbohydrate.
- Fat and salt content. Per 100g, this food is rated medium for fat (16.6g), saturated fat (4.6g), and salt (0.97g) under the UK front-of-pack traffic light system. It is rated low for sugars (3.6g).
- Fibre amount. The data shows a small amount of dietary fibre, at 0.5g per 100g. This may come from the marinade ingredients.
- Reference intake. A 100g amount of these wings supplies 55% of the UK daily Reference Intake for protein.
Chicken Wings macros per 100g
| Per 100g | Amount | % RI | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 274 kcal 1,146 kJ |
14% | – |
| Protein | 27.4g | 55% | – |
| Fat | 16.6g | 24% | medium |
| of which saturates | 4.6g | 23% | medium |
| Carbohydrate | 4.1g | 2% | – |
| of which sugars | 3.6g | 4% | low |
| Fibre | 0.5g | – | – |
| Salt | 0.97g | 16% | medium |
% RI is the share of the adult reference intake used on UK food labels (protein 50g, energy 2,000 kcal). Label colour applies the FSA front-of-pack bands for fat, saturates, sugars and salt per 100g. “Trace” means CoFID reports only a trace amount.
Protein in chicken wings by amount
| Amount | Protein | kcal | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100g | 27.4g | 274 | 4.1g | 16.6g |
| 150g | 41.1g | 411 | 6.1g | 24.9g |
| 200g | 54.8g | 548 | 8.2g | 33.2g |
Example amounts for comparison, not recommended portions. Weigh your own serving.
Amount of chicken wings for 20g or 30g of protein
- To get a 30g serving of protein, you would need to eat about 109g of these wings, which would provide 300 kcal and 1.06g of salt.
- A smaller portion of 73g provides 20g of protein for 200 kcal.
- Remember that this data is for barbecued meat and skin. The nutritional values for raw wings, or for wings without skin or marinade, will be different.
How it compares with other meats
With 27.4g of protein per 100g, barbecued chicken wings rank 11th out of all 137 foods on this site, and 8th within the meats group. This is a high protein content by weight, comparable to corned beef (25.9g) and slightly less than lamb liver (30.1g). However, when looking at protein per calorie, its ranking is lower at 52nd overall. This is because of its fat content. Foods like lamb liver offer more protein for a similar number of calories, while pork belly provides slightly less protein for more calories.
| Per 100g | Protein | kcal | Protein per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Wings | 27.4g | 274 | 10g |
| Pork Belly | 25.1g | 293 | 8.6g |
| Lamb Mince | 19.1g | 196 | 9.7g |
| Corned Beef | 25.9g | 205 | 12.6g |
| Lamb Liver | 30.1g | 237 | 12.7g |
Quick answers
How much protein is in 200g of chicken wings?
A 200g portion of these barbecued, marinated chicken wings with meat and skin contains 54.8g of protein and 548 kcal.
Are chicken wings a high-protein food?
Yes, by weight they are high in protein, with 27.4g per 100g. This is a higher concentration of protein than in foods like lamb mince or pork belly.
How much fat is in chicken wings?
These barbecued wings with skin have 16.6g of fat and 4.6g of saturated fat per 100g. Both fat and saturated fat levels are in the medium range for front-of-pack food labelling.
When to speak to a GP or dietitian
- If you have chronic kidney disease, you may have been given a protein target. Check with your renal team or GP before raising your protein intake.
- If tracking protein or calories starts to feel stressful or takes over your day, talk to your GP. Our safety note lists support services.