Sausages and Luncheon Meats

Calories in Chicken Salad

158 calories

Serving Size 0.33 cup(s) (about 67 g)

Calories in 0.33 cup(s) of Chicken Salad
Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 0.33 cup(s) (about 67 g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 158 Calories from Fat 133
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g
22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 413mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 7g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Food analysis

Low Carb Good Fat Source High Sodium
There is 158 calories in 67 grams of Chicken Salad. With 258 calories per 100 grams, this food would be considered a Medium calorie density food.

Chicken Salad is Very Low in carbohydrates, Medium in proteins and High in fats. You can look at the macronutrients graph below for a detailed ratio.

With 3 grams of "Net carbohydrates" per 100 grams, it must be consumed with moderation if you are following a Keto or Ketosis diet.

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Macronutrients split

18.6% Proteins
4.7% Carbohydrates
76.7% Fats

Nutrients and how much we eat of it play an important role on our health and body composition. To learn more on theses, check our blog posts on Proteins, Carbohydrates and Fats.


Chicken salad is a meal that includes shredded or diced chicken meat as well as sauces such as mayonnaise, sour cream, yogurt, or vinegar. In any case, how healthy it is for you is determined by the dressing you choose.

Pros of chicken salad

The protein in this salad will keep you full for hours, the vitamins help your body function properly and it's packed with minerals that are necessary to maintain strong bones!

Cons of chicken salad

  • Chicken salad is sometimes bound with high-calorie ingredients

  • Because of the binding ingredients, it may get high in fat content

  • Mayo, bread, wrap all lessen the benefits of the salad

Recipe for a healthy chicken salad

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cooked chicken, cubed

  • 3 big celery stalks, chopped 

  • finely sliced 1/4 cup red onion

  • if you want parsley or dill you can use 1/4 cup finely chopped

  • A cup of pecans, almonds, or cashews

  • low-fat plain yogurt 1/2 cup

  • vinegar 1 tsp (not balsamic)

  • salt according to your taste

  • black pepper ground as per taste

Instructions for cooking

  • Toast the nuts over medium heat until they are browned, then coarsely chop them.

  • combine the chicken, celery, onion, parsley or dill, nuts, and yogurt.

  • Season with salt and pepper.

  • Mix all ingredients well then add in the vinegar to taste. Mix once more

  • You can replace the yogurt with low-fat mayo

Refrigerate for 2 hours and serve with your favorite greens.


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