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What Is Chicken Wings Good For?

FoodData CentralUpdated 30 March 2026

Chicken Wings is a protein-rich food. It is high in protein. Discover the nutritional benefits and how chicken wings can support your health goals.

Chicken Wings provides 26.4 calories, 4g protein, 0g carbohydrates, and 1.1g fat per unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken) (13g). It can be part of a balanced diet as part of a varied nutritional plan.

Key Benefits of Chicken Wings

  • Low in calories, great for weight management
  • Low in carbohydrates, suitable for keto diets
  • Very low in sugar
  • Contains zinc for immune function and wound healing
  • Source of selenium, an important antioxidant mineral

Chicken Wings Is Best For

Weight loss dietsLow-carb dietsBlood sugar management

Complete Nutritional Profile

Per unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken) (13g)

26.4

cal

0g

carbs

4g

protein

1.1g

fat

0g

fiber

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