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6.9 kg CO2e per kg (about 0.69 kg CO2e per 100g) — compare with similar foods below.
6.9
kg CO2e / kg
4,325
litres water / kg
7.1
m² land / kg
27g
protein / 100g
Producing 1 kg of Chicken generates the same CO₂ as driving a petrol car for approximately 41 km, or charging a smartphone 839 times. These are global average figures — actual values vary by country, farming method, and supply chain.
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Values are lifecycle-style estimates (farm to retail gate, typical global production mix), consistent with meta-analyses such as Poore & Nemecek (2018) and summaries like Our World in Data — environmental impacts of food. Your country, brand, and cooking method can shift real impacts; use comparisons on this page for directional choices, not exact accounting.
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Chicken produces approximately 6.9 kg of CO2 equivalent per kilogram. Per typical serving (250g / 1 breast), that's about 1.73 kg CO2e.
Chicken has a moderate carbon footprint at 6.9 kg CO2e/kg — higher than plant-based foods but lower than most red meats.
Producing 1 kg of Chicken requires approximately 4,325 litres of water. This includes irrigation, processing, and supply chain water use.
Lower-carbon alternatives include Watermelon (0.3 kg CO2e/kg), Carrots (0.4 kg CO2e/kg), Apples (0.4 kg CO2e/kg). Switching to these can significantly reduce your dietary carbon footprint.
Values represent global median estimates. Actual environmental impacts vary by region, farming practices, season, and supply chain.