Meat and fish
Chicken breast: calories and nutrition
Chicken breast has 165 calories per 100 g. Half a chicken breast (86 g) has 142 calories, 27 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 3.1 g of fat.
At a glance
- Protein makes up 75% of its calories (31 g per 100 g), which makes it a strong protein source.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Your portion |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 | |
| Protein | 31 g | g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | g |
| Fiber | 0 g | g |
| Sugars | 0 g | g |
| Fat | 3.6 g | g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | g |
| Sodium | 74 mg | mg |
| Potassium | 256 mg | mg |
| Calcium | 15 mg | mg |
| Iron | 1 mg | mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | mg |
| Cholesterol | 85 mg | mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, "Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted" (FDC ID 171477). Values are averages and vary by variety, brand and preparation.
Questions
How many calories are in half a chicken breast?
142 calories (86 g). Per 100 g, chicken breast has 165 calories.
How much protein is in chicken breast?
31 g per 100 g, or 27 g in half a chicken breast.
How many carbs are in chicken breast?
0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
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