Chicken, Meat and skin, Roasted

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Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g

100 g gives about 39% of daily protein, 21% of daily vitamin B-6 and 18% of daily zinc needed in pregnancy.

  1. Protein 27.3 g
  2. Vitamin B-6 0.4 mg
  3. Zinc 1.94 mg
  4. Choline 65.9 mg
  5. DHA 0.04 g
  6. Vitamin B-12 0.3 mcg
  7. Riboflavin 0.16 mg
  8. Potassium 223 mg
  9. Iron 1.26 mg
  10. Calcium 15 mg
  11. Folate (DFE) 5 mcg
  12. Vitamin D 2 IU
  13. Vitamin C 0 mg
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Nutrients per 100 grams
NutrientIn 100 gDaily reference
Calcium15 mg1000 mg
Choline65.9 mg450 mg
DHA0.04 g0.3 g
Folate (DFE)5 mcg600 mcg
Iron1.26 mg27 mg
Potassium223 mg2900 mg
Protein27.3 g70 g
Riboflavin0.16 mg1.4 mg
Vitamin B-120.3 mcg2.6 mcg
Vitamin B-60.4 mg1.9 mg
Vitamin C0 mg85 mg
Vitamin D2 IU600 IU
Zinc1.94 mg11 mg

Pregnancy guidance

Safe with precautions

Roasted chicken meat and skin is safe with precautions during pregnancy when cooked thoroughly. It contributes complete protein, heme iron, and B vitamins necessary for expanding maternal red blood cell counts. Cook all parts of the bird to an internal temperature of 165°F checked with a meat thermometer. Moderate portion sizes of the skin to keep saturated fat intake within recommended guidelines.

Sources: USDA Food Safety · ACOG

How to read this

During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Chicken, Meat and skin, Roasted provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.

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