How Much Protein Is in Chicken Wings?
9 g in 1 wing
Chicken wings bring solid protein, but the skin and any breading or frying pile on fat and calories. Baked wings keep them closer to a lean protein.
Chicken Wings nutrition (cooked, with skin)
Values are approximate, based on USDA FoodData Central, cooked, with skin. Actual numbers vary by brand, cut, and preparation.
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Chicken Wings, answered
Chicken Wings has about 27 g of protein in 3 wings, and about 9 g in 1 wing.
About 216 calories in 3 wings, or about 72 in 1 wing.
Yes. Chicken Wings are a lean, protein-dense choice: about 50% of the calories come from protein, and you get 27 g in 3 wings. They are a complete protein, so they carry every essential amino acid your muscles need to rebuild.
Yes. About 50% of the calories in chicken wings come from protein, well above the roughly 40% bar that counts as a high-protein food.
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