Chicken Breast: Calories, Nutrition & Healthier Swaps
137 kcal per 100 g · Nutri-Score A
sugar: low saturated fat: low salt: low fiber: low
Chicken breast is the classic high-protein food: lots of protein, little fat. Skinless, boiled or baked, it's the leanest cut of chicken.
Chicken Breast nutrition facts per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: serving, 150 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 137 kcal | 206 kcal |
| Protein | 29 g | 44 g |
| Fat | 1.8 g | 2.7 g |
| incl. saturated | 0.5 g | 0.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| incl. sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 0.5 g |
Values per 100 g as eaten, averaged from food composition tables (USDA FoodData Central and others) and rounded — a specific brand or recipe will differ a little.
Chicken Breast: nutrition highlights
A serving (serving, 150 g) provides 44 g of protein — about 78% of the 56 g daily reference for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult (0.8 g per kg).
On the open Nutri-Score algorithm, chicken breast gets an A: one of the better picks in its category. The score weighs calories, sugar, saturated fat and salt against protein, fiber and the share of fruit, vegetables, legumes and nuts.
What to watch
- No red flags on the traffic light: sugar, salt and saturated fat per 100 g are all within the low-to-medium range.
How much movement is one serving?
One serving (serving, 150 g) is 206 kcal — roughly 67 min of easy walking or 26 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Healthier swaps for Chicken Breast
There's no swap in our base that is clearly better at the same calories — chicken breast is already one of the better choices in its category.
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