Cornish Hen Nutrition Facts & Calories
Calories in Cornish hen
100g of Cornish hen contain about 259 calories (kcal).
Calories per:
ounce
| standard serving size
For example, a standard serving size of Cornish hen (129 g) contain about 334 calories.
This is about 17% of the daily caloric intake for an average adult with medium weight and activity level (assuming a 2000 kcal daily intake).
Cornish hen key facts
The nutrients that matter most in meat and fish, per 100 g, compared with chicken breast.
| Nutrient (per 100 g) | Cornish Hen | Chicken Breast a common meat |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 22 g | 23 g |
| Fat | 18 g | 1.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 131 mg | 73 mg |
| Sodium | 64 mg | 66 mg |
- Cornish hen has 32% more calories than the typical meat on this site (196 kcal per 100 g is the median of meat).
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Nutrition Facts
Cornish HenServing size:
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Amount Per Serving:
To visualize how much 334 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of standard serving of Cornish hen is similar to that of, for example:
- 4 medium eggs (86 kcal each)
- 1.5 chicken breasts (217 kcal each)
- 3 slices of bread (106 kcal each)
- 3.5 medium apples (96 kcal each)
Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about Cornish hen nutrition.
100g of Cornish Hen
Nutrition
- Calories 259
- Carbs Total 0 g
- Dietary fiber 0 g
- Fat 18.21 g
- Saturated fat 5.05 g
- Protein 22.27 g
- Water 58.68 g
Vitamins
- Vit A 106 IU
- Vit B1 (Thiamine) 0.067 mg
- Vit B2 (riboflavin) 0.199 mg
- Vit B3 (Niacin) 5.897 mg
- Vit B6 0.307 mg
- Vit B9 (Folic acid) 2 mcg
- Vit C 0.5 mg
- Vit E 0.36 mg
- Vit K 2.4 mcg
Minerals
- Potassium 245 mg
- Phosphorus 146 mg
- Magnessium 18 mg
- Calcium 13 mg
- Sodium 64 mg
- Iron 0.91 mg
- Zink 1.49 mg
Per 100 g, Cornish Hen is an excellent source of protein (45% DV) and an excellent source of vitamin B3 (niacin) (37% DV).
Protein supplies the amino acids the body uses to build and repair tissue. The FDA Daily Value is 50 g.
How many calories are in Cornish hens?
- Standard serving size of Cornish hen (129 g)334 kcal
- Ounce (oz) of Cornish hen73 kcal
Foods with similar calories:
- Rye bread calories 259 kcal
- Sweet potato fries calories 259 kcal
- Baked chicken wingettes calories 259 kcal
- Spicy chicken sandwich calories 259 kcal
- Cheese fries calories 259 kcal
- Italian bread calories 259 kcal
- Vegetable bread calories 259 kcal
- Maple syrup calories 260 kcal
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About the data
Nutrition values on this page are given per 100 g of the food and are based on the official United States Department of Agriculture FoodData Central database. The exact record used for each food is linked under the tables.
Marcin Piotrowicz – calories-info.com creator · Healthy diet and healthy lifestyle promoter. The information is for general purposes and is not medical or dietary advice.
