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Chicken Skin

Chicken Skin is the fatty outer layer of poultry commonly left on or trimmed from chicken for roasting, frying or rendering into cracklings; it’s prized for crisp texture and rich flavor in many cuisines. It is energy-dense and high in fat, providing about 40.7g of fat per 100 g. While it contributes mouthfeel and some monounsaturated fats and trace selenium, it is also relatively high in saturated fat and is best used sparingly or swapped for leaner cuts or measured cooking oils when aiming for a lower‑fat meal.

Lactose free · Gluten free · Unprocessed · ~0.50€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

C-

Fair

-

Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

402 kcal

20% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

9 g

18% RDI

Fat

41 g

12g sat fat

Carbs

0 g

0% RDI

Sugar

0 g

0% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

0.2 g

4% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

C- · 5.3 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Chicken Skin healthy?

Chicken Skin is rated moderate (Health Grade C-) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Chicken Skin?

Chicken Skin is NOVA 1 - Unprocessed.

Q.05Is Chicken Skin lactose free?

Yes, Chicken Skin is lactose free.

Q.02What are the macros in Chicken Skin?

100g of Chicken Skin contains 402 kcal, 9g protein, 0g carbohydrates, 40.7g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Chicken Skin gluten free?

Yes, Chicken Skin is gluten free.

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