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Primal Kitchen Chicken Pesto Cage-free Dark Meat Chicken & Vegetables with Pesto Sauce, Chicken Pesto

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2608803, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.

162
Caloriesmoderate density
6.3g
Proteingood source · 13% DV
3.5g
Carbslow · 1% DV
13.7g
Fatgood source · 18% DV
162 calories per 100g

Primal Kitchen Chicken Pesto Cage-free Dark Meat Chicken & Vegetables with Pesto Sauce, Chicken Pesto contains 162 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 6.3g of protein, 13.7g of fat, and 3.5g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the Branded Food database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 40% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Primal Kitchen Chicken Pesto Cage-free Dark Meat Chicken & Vegetables with Pesto Sauce, Chicken Pesto carries 6.3g of protein per 100g, more than 40% of USDA whole foods.

6.3g
protein per 100g
Top 60%
protein vs USDA whole foods
162
calories per 100g
1.8g
fiber per 100g

Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.

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Primal Kitchen Chicken Pesto Cage-free Dark Meat Chicken & Vegetables with Pesto Sauce, Chicken Pesto by PRIMAL KITCHEN contains 162 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 6.3g of protein, 13.7g of fat, and 3.5g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 1.8g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

🥩 Low Carb

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Primal Kitchen Chicken Pesto Cage-free Dark Meat Chicken & Vegetables with Pesto Sauce, Chicken Pesto is catalogued there as FDC ID 2608803, a branded food entry from PRIMAL KITCHEN. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC Branded Food program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.

By the per-100g standardization, Primal Kitchen Chicken Pesto Cage-free Dark Meat Chicken & Vegetables with Pesto Sauce, Chicken Pesto reads as low carb within common dietary frameworks. Check the full breakdown above for vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

Primal Kitchen Chicken Pesto Cage-free Dark Meat Chicken & Vegetables with Pesto Sauce, Chicken Pesto balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates without any single macro dominating.

At 6% of the Daily Value for fiber, it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.

Allergen indicators

No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list, always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 100g Amount per serving Calories 162 % Daily Value* Total Fat 14g 18% Saturated Fat 2g 11% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 18mg 6% Sodium 285mg 12% Total Carbohydrate 4g 1% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 1g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 6g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 46mg 4% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 208mg 4% * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Values per 100g

Macro Breakdown

162
Calories per 100g

162 kcal = 8% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%8of 2,000 kcal
162 kcal = 8% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 6.3gF: 13.7gC: 3.5g
6.3g
Protein
13% DV
13.7g
Total Fat
18% DV
3.5g
Carbs
1% DV
1.8g
Fiber
6% DV
1.4g
Sugar
no FDA DV
285mg
Sodium
12% DV

Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.

Where Primal Kitchen Chicken Pesto Cage-free Dark Meat Chicken & Vegetables with Pesto Sauce, Chicken Pesto ranks on protein

Its 6.3g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g - Primal Kitchen Chicken Pesto Cage-free Dark Meat Chicken & Vegetables with Pesto Sauce, Chicken Pesto vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

6 40th percentile higher than 40% of 7,880 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). Below this entry. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). This entry sits in this band. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). Above this entry. 15–20: 783 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Above this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). Above this entry. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 3.5 G
1%
Energy 162 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 1.8 G
6%
Protein 6.3 G
13%
Total Sugars 1.4 G
Total lipid (fat) 13.7 G
18%

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Sugars, added 0.00 G
0%

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 46 MG
4%
Iron, Fe 1 MG
6%
Potassium, K 208 MG
4%
Sodium, Na 285 MG
12%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.0 UG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 18 MG
6%
Fatty acids, total saturated 2.1 G
11%
Fatty acids, total trans 0.00 G

Key takeaways

  • Primal Kitchen Chicken Pesto Cage-free Dark Meat Chicken & Vegetables with Pesto Sauce, Chicken Pesto delivers 6.3g of protein per 100g, more than 40% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 162 calories per 100g.
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits low carb patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Primal Kitchen Chicken Pesto Cage-free Dark Meat Chicken & Vegetables with Pesto Sauce, Chicken Pesto? ▼
Primal Kitchen Chicken Pesto Cage-free Dark Meat Chicken & Vegetables with Pesto Sauce, Chicken Pesto contains 162 calories per 100g. It has 6.3g of protein, 13.7g of fat, and 3.5g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Primal Kitchen Chicken Pesto Cage-free Dark Meat Chicken & Vegetables with Pesto Sauce, Chicken Pesto? ▼
Per 100g, Primal Kitchen Chicken Pesto Cage-free Dark Meat Chicken & Vegetables with Pesto Sauce, Chicken Pesto has 6.3g protein (16% of calories), 13.7g fat, and 3.5g carbs. Fiber: 1.8g. Sugar: 1.4g.
How much sodium is in Primal Kitchen Chicken Pesto Cage-free Dark Meat Chicken & Vegetables with Pesto Sauce, Chicken Pesto? ▼
Primal Kitchen Chicken Pesto Cage-free Dark Meat Chicken & Vegetables with Pesto Sauce, Chicken Pesto contains 285mg of sodium per 100g, which is 12% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Primal Kitchen Chicken Pesto Cage-free Dark Meat Chicken & Vegetables with Pesto Sauce, Chicken Pesto high in fiber? ▼
Primal Kitchen Chicken Pesto Cage-free Dark Meat Chicken & Vegetables with Pesto Sauce, Chicken Pesto contains 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100g, which is 6% of the daily recommended value (28g).
Is Primal Kitchen Chicken Pesto Cage-free Dark Meat Chicken & Vegetables with Pesto Sauce, Chicken Pesto keto-friendly? ▼
With only 3.5g of carbs per 100g, Primal Kitchen Chicken Pesto Cage-free Dark Meat Chicken & Vegetables with Pesto Sauce, Chicken Pesto can fit into a ketogenic diet. Carbs provide 9% of its total calories.
Is Primal Kitchen Chicken Pesto Cage-free Dark Meat Chicken & Vegetables with Pesto Sauce, Chicken Pesto good for a diet? ▼
Primal Kitchen Chicken Pesto Cage-free Dark Meat Chicken & Vegetables with Pesto Sauce, Chicken Pesto has 162 calories per 100g. Fat content: 13.7g.
How does Primal Kitchen Chicken Pesto Cage-free Dark Meat Chicken & Vegetables with Pesto Sauce, Chicken Pesto compare to other foods? ▼
Primal Kitchen Chicken Pesto Cage-free Dark Meat Chicken & Vegetables with Pesto Sauce, Chicken Pesto provides 162 calories and 6.3g protein per 100g. That is 26 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the same category.

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Primary source data

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USDA FoodData Central
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NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans
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Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2608803) — Branded Food database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.

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