100g cooked of Chicken Breast has about 165 kcal. Most of its energy (79%) comes from protein. Weight for weight, it is 7th lightest of the 11 everyday staples in this guide.
Per 100g cooked
165
kcal
Protein 31g
79% of energy
Carbs 0g
0% of energy
Fat 3.6g
21% of energy
Also per serving: fibre 0g, sugar 0g, sodium 74mg.
Per 100g
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Calories
165 kcal
Protein
31g
Carbohydrate
0g
Fat
3.6g
Common questions
How many calories are in Chicken Breast?
100g cooked of Chicken Breast has about 165 kcal, with 31g protein, 0g carbohydrate and 3.6g fat.
How many calories are in 100g of Chicken Breast?
About 165 kcal per 100g, with 31g protein, 0g carbohydrate and 3.6g fat.
Is Chicken Breast high in protein?
Yes. 79% of its energy comes from protein, with 31g in 100g cooked.
Lighter everyday staples
Fewer calories than Chicken Breast, weight for weight.
Figures come from a study that weighed real portions on Nigerian adults' plates in Ibadan (Sanusi and Olurin, 2012), USDA FoodData Central and the FAO/INFOODS West African food composition table, combined at standard recipe ratios where a dish needed it. They are estimates for a typical home-cooked portion, not lab results for your plate.
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