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Capon

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A rooster that has been castrated just after 6 weeks old and fed a diet rich in grains to prepare it for processing when it is no more than 10 months old. It will generally weigh 4 pounds or more and is excellent for roasting or poaching, providing very tender, juicy meat.
Capon

USDA Nutrition Facts

Chicken, capons, giblets, cooked, simmered (USDA#05138)

Serving Size 1 cup, chopped or diced
Calories 164
Protein 26g
Total Fat 5g
Total Carbohydrates 0g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Potassium 153mg
Sodium 55mg
Cholesterol 434mg

Chicken, capons, giblets, raw (USDA#05137)

Serving Size 1 giblets
Calories 130
Protein 18g
Total Fat 5g
Total Carbohydrates 1g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Potassium 226mg
Sodium 77mg
Cholesterol 292mg

Chicken, capons, meat and skin, cooked, roasted (USDA#05136)

Serving Size 0.5 capon, bone removed
Calories 229
Protein 28g
Total Fat 11g
Total Carbohydrates 0g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Potassium 255mg
Sodium 49mg
Cholesterol 86mg
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