Poultry
Capon
A capon is a castrated male chicken raised to a larger, fattier size—historically prized for moist, fine-grained roast meat and a higher proportion of white meat than a standard rooster. Availability is seasonal and specialty; flavour is richer than a young broiler without the toughness of an old cock. Roast gently like a small turkey, basting well, and rest before carving. Stuffing is traditional but slow the cook—use a thermometer. Capons shine at holiday tables where moisture matters more than speed. Order ahead from specialty poultry suppliers.
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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 9.98 g
- Saturated Fat 3.18 g
- Trans Fat 0.1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 4.18 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.93 g
- Cholesterol 87.6 mg
- Sodium 73.8 mg
- Salt 0.14 g
- Total Carbohydrate 1.02 g
- Dietary Fibre 0 g
- Total Sugars 0.5 g
- Complex / starch 0 g
- Protein 22 g
- Water 65.4 g
- Energy 174 kcal
- Water 65.4 g
- Carbohydrates 1.02 g
- Sugars 0.5 g
- Protein 22 g
- Fat 9.98 g
- Saturated Fat 3.18 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 4.18 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.93 g
- Omega-3 0.19 g
- Trans Fat 0.1 g
- Vitamins 38.8 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 8.76 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 1.09 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.54 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.1 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 6.3 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg
- Vitamin E 0.31 mg
- Vitamin K 1 µg
- Minerals 297 mg
- Major Minerals 296 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.14 g
- Cholesterol 87.6 mg
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.09 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.17 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 8.76 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 1.09 · vitamin-b6: 0.54 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.1 · vitamin-b9-folate: 6.3 · vitamin-d: 0.2 · vitamin-e: 0.31 · vitamin-k: 1 ·
Minerals
Capon of Chicken: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.
History
Medieval and Renaissance European feasts featured capons as luxury roast birds.
French farmhouse tradition maintained capon raising for Christmas and celebratory tables.
Specialty poultry farms revived capons for cooks seeking pre-industrial roast quality.