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How many calories in
cornish hen?

Cornish Hen comes in around 134 calories per 100g, with 22g of protein and 4.5g of fat. The protein-to-calorie ratio is excellent — most of the calories are protein, not fat. Cooks fast and works in any preparation.

134
kcal · 100g
22g
Protein
0g
Carbs
4.5g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical cornish hen serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
114 kcal
18.7g
4 oz (113g)
151 kcal
24.8g
1 cup (~150g)
201 kcal
33.0g
In your day

What 134 calories means.

Protein-dense — 16.4 g of protein per 100 kcal makes cornish hen an efficient choice for hitting a protein target while managing calories.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
7%
per 100g · 16.4g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking25 min
🏃 Running13 min
🚴 Cycling15 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Cornish Hen vs. similar foods.

How cornish hen stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Cornish Hen
134 kcal / 100g
16.4g
135 kcal / 100g (skinless)
22.2g
135 kcal / 100g
14.8g
132 kcal / 100g (canned, in water)
21.2g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in cornish hen?

Cornish Hen has approximately 134 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 114 calories.

How much protein is in cornish hen?

22g of protein per 100g. That puts cornish hen at roughly 16.4g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other protein sources.

How do I log cornish hen accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is cornish hen good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Cornish Hen sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.