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Calories in Chicken Wings

Q: How many calories in chicken wings?

Plain cooked wings: 290 calories per 100g. One wing (34g): ~99 kcal. 6 wings plain: ~590 kcal. Breaded with sauce: up to 1,200+ for 6 wings.

Updated July 2026 · Reviewed by CaloriesCalc Team · Source: USDA FoodData Central

290

kcal

per 100g

27.0

Protein

19.5

Fat

0.0

Carbs

Fiber

kcal per wing (34g)

592

kcal per 6 wings (204g)

kcal per oz (28g)

✔ Highest protein of any common meat✔ Zero carbs✔ Gluten free✔ Complete protein

Chicken Wings nutrition facts and calories per 100g

🍗27g protein per 100g

⚠️290 kcal — higher than breast due to skin

🔬Niacin (B3) — 53% Daily Value

🦴Collagen from skin and cartilage

🔥Zero carbs when plain

⚡Selenium — 43% Daily Value

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Weight100g

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g (cooked chicken wings)

* % Daily Value based on a 2,000 kcal diet.

Quick summary: Plain cooked chicken wings contain 290 calories per 100g and 99 calories per wing. They provide 27g protein per 100g with zero carbs when plain. Most fat comes from skin — removing it reduces to ~175 kcal/100g. 6 plain wings ≈ 590 kcal; breaded with sauce can reach 1,200+.

Vitamins & Minerals — per 100g

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Niacin (B3)	8.5mg	53%
Selenium	23.6µg	43%
Zinc	2.4mg	22%
Vitamin B6	0.45mg	26%
Phosphorus	167mg	13%
Vitamin B12	0.28µg	12%
Potassium	195mg	4%
Magnesium	18mg	4%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Riboflavin	0.17mg	13%

Calories in Chicken Wings by Weight

Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs

Calories in Different Chicken Wings Servings

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Per 100g	100g	290 kcal	27.0g	19.5g	0.0g
wing (34g)	—	99 kcal	—	—	—
6 wings (204g)	—	592 kcal	—	—	—

Macronutrient Breakdown — per 100g

Protein27.0g · 37% of calories

Fat19.5g · 60% of calories

Carbohydrates0.0g · 0% of calories

Plain wings: zero carbs. Breaded wings add 40-80g carbs per portion. Sauce adds 5-30g carbs per 6 wings depending on type.

Micronutrient Highlights

💪

Protein

27.0g

54% DV

Complete amino acid profile

⚡

Niacin (B3)

8.5mg

53% DV

Energy metabolism

🔬

Selenium

23.6µg

43% DV

Antioxidant and thyroid

🧠

Vitamin B6

0.45mg

26% DV

Brain health

🦴

Phosphorus

167mg

13% DV

Bone health

🔥

Zinc

2.4mg

22% DV

Immune function

Chicken Wings Nutrition

Calories: Plain vs Sauced vs Breaded

Plain roasted: 290 kcal/100g. Buffalo (hot sauce + butter): ~340. BBQ: ~360. Breaded fried: ~420. Honey glazed: ~370. A 6-8 wing restaurant order ranges from 600 kcal (plain) to 1,200+ (breaded with dipping sauce). Preparation is the single biggest calorie variable.

Skin Calories — The Key Variable

Most fat in wings comes from the skin. Removing skin after cooking cuts calories by ~40%, from 290 to ~175 kcal/100g. Baking renders more fat from the skin than frying, reducing net calories absorbed.

Protein Content

Despite lower protein-to-calorie ratio than breast (due to fat), wings still provide 27g protein/100g. A 6-wing serving provides ~55g protein. Wings also contain more collagen from skin and cartilage than breast.

Bone-In Benefits

Cooking bone-in releases collagen and minerals into the meat and cooking juices. Cartilage near the bone provides chondroitin and glucosamine — compounds associated with joint health.