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Country hen: Nutrition and who it suits

Country hen is a good choice for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause. 100 g has 173 kcal and 17 g of protein. One serving is one small portion (100 g), about 173 kcal.

Country hen

Numbers worked out by Poshan Labs from IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN), using the rules on How the ratings work. Last updated 26 October 2026.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g
Energy173 kcal
Protein17 g
Carbohydrate0 g
Fibre0 g
Sugars0 g
Fat11.7 g
Zinc2.7 mg
Potassium357 mg
Magnesium25 mg

Where its calories come from

39%61%
  • Protein 39%
  • Carbohydrate 0%
  • Fat 61%

Worked out from the protein, carbohydrate and fat above, at 4, 4 and 9 kcal a gram.

How many calories in one serving of country hen?

About 173 kcal for one small portion (100 g), and about 346 kcal if you have two.

One serving, against your day

How much of an adult woman's daily need one serving (100 g) fills.

37%Protein
17 g
21%Zinc
2.7 mg
11%Potassium
357 mg
7%Magnesium
25 mg
6%Iron
1.7 mg
4%Folate
8.1 µg

Source

Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), food code N007. Daily need is from ICMR-NIN Nutrient Requirements for Indians 2020, adult woman, moderate activity.

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Is country hen good for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause?

Weight loss

Good choice

9.8 g of protein per 100 kcal helps you stay full and keep muscle.

PCOS and PCOD

Good choice

Almost no carbohydrate in a 100 g serving.

Diabetes

Good choice

Almost no carbohydrate in a 100 g serving.

Menopause

Good choice

17 g of protein in a 100 g serving helps you hold on to muscle.

Weight lossGood choice9.8 g of protein per 100 kcal helps you stay full and keep muscle.
PCOS and diabetesGood choiceAlmost no carbohydrate in a 100 g serving.
MenopauseGood choice17 g of protein in a 100 g serving helps you hold on to muscle.

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Varieties

Per 100 g.

VarietykcalProtein (g)Fat (g)
Leg, with skin (shown above)1731711.7
Thigh, with skin18818.312.8
Breast, with skin18022.110.2
Wing, with skin18318.612.1

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