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Poultry

Poultry refers to domesticated birds such as chicken and turkey, commonly cooked as meat.

Poultry — illustrative ingredient image

About Poultry

Poultry is meat from domesticated birds, especially chicken, turkey, duck, and goose. It is used in roasting, grilling, frying, poaching, soups, stews, stocks, sandwiches, and prepared foods. Culinary handling depends on the particular bird and cut, since breast, thigh, wing, and minced meat behave differently.

Flavour and texture range from mild and delicate to richer and more pronounced. Breast meat is generally lean and firm, while thighs and legs contain more connective tissue and often remain juicier after slow cooking. Skin contributes fat and crispness when browned; bones add structure and flavour to stocks and braises.

Poultry is sold whole, in portions, boneless or bone-in, with or without skin, and as minced or processed meat. It may be fresh, chilled, frozen, cooked, cured, smoked, or ground. Roasting and grilling brown the surface, while simmering and poaching produce softer, moister meat.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for poultry

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Poultry

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Poultry nutrition & diet

Poultry nutritional value

Representative benchmark: Beef, not further specified

Representative nutrition benchmarkOfficial table values for a comparable food category, not a laboratory measurement of this exact ingredient.

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
154kcal
Protein
22.1g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
7.2g

Representative benchmark from a comparable official food-composition category; it is not a laboratory measurement of this exact ingredient. The displayed reference form must be considered, and species, cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Portions & preparation

This label is broad, so identify the bird species, cut, skin status, and whether the portion is raw or cooked. Preparation with brine, marinades, breading, frying fat, gravy, or stock changes what the reference should represent. Edible meat should be separated conceptually from bones and discarded skin.

Compare the right form: Match the reference to the named bird, cut, skin-on or skinless edible meat, cooking state, and any marinade, coating, or recipe additions.

Diet considerations

Poultry is animal-derived, but the term may cover chicken, turkey, or another domesticated bird. Compatibility changes with skin, processed seasoning, dairy or egg coatings, cereal-based breading, and mixed dishes containing meat products. Plain cooked meat differs from luncheon products, and portion size influences the meal’s carbohydrate pattern only when additions contribute them.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically incompatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically incompatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically incompatible
  • Keto
    May be compatible
  • Paleo
    May be compatible
  • Low-carb
    May be compatible
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically incompatible
The ingredient profile identifies an animal-derived food or derivative.
Vegetarian · Typically incompatible
The profile identifies animal flesh, seafood or a derivative excluded by a vegetarian diet.
Pescatarian · Typically incompatible
The profile identifies land-animal meat or a derivative, which is excluded by this pescatarian definition.
Keto · May be compatible
The plain form may fit a carbohydrate-restricted diet. Check the portion, added sugar, coatings and sauces against the nutrition values above.
Paleo · May be compatible
May fit a paleo pattern, depending on the cut or form, processing and added ingredients.
Low-carb · May be compatible
The plain form may fit a carbohydrate-restricted diet. Check the portion, added sugar, coatings and sauces against the nutrition values above.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Pacific Nutrient Database 2020 — 01.1.2.2.1_99 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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