Chicken Breast Nutrition Facts: Calories, Vitamins & Minerals
Chicken Breast nutrition facts per 100 g and per serving
Figures are for: Chicken breast, boiled
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: 150 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 137 kcal | 206 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 573 kJ | 860 kJ |
| Protein | 29 g | 44 g |
| Fat | 1.8 g | 2.7 g |
| incl. saturated | 0.5 g | 0.8 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| incl. sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| incl. fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 0.5 g |
*Where the numbers come from
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. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included, as on a US Nutrition Facts label.
137 kcal (573 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 29/1.8/0 g
Serving (150 g) — 206 kcal (860 kJ) · Nutri-Score A
Per 100 g: sugar: low saturated fat: low salt: low fiber: low
Is chicken breast healthy?
Yes. On its nutrient profile, chicken breast is a healthy choice: grade A on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm, the top grade.
For
- Protein: 44 g per serving — 79% of the 56 g daily reference for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult.
- All green on the traffic light: 0 g sugar, 0.3 g salt and 0.5 g saturated fat per 100 g.
A typical serving is 150 g: 206 kcal, 44 g protein, 2.7 g fat and 0 g carbs. Other weights in the table.
How we judge this, and the sources
The answer comes from the food's composition, not from opinion: its Nutri-Score grade on the open 2023 algorithm, a traffic light for sugar, salt, saturated fat and fiber per 100 g, and the share of daily reference amounts in a typical serving (for salt, sugar, fiber and vegetables, those of the WHO). It rates the food's nutrient profile; it is not medical advice. Formulas, thresholds and every source are on the methodology page; last checked against the sources on November 1, 2026. The short food description was written by our language model (AI) — how we check the text.
More about this food
Chicken breast is the classic high-protein food: lots of protein, little fat. Skinless, boiled or baked, it's the leanest cut of chicken.
protein 88%fat 12%carbs 0%
Vitamins and minerals in chicken breast
Per 100 g, the standouts are niacin — 8.5 mg, 53% of the Daily Value; selenium — 22 mcg, 41% of the Daily Value; vitamin B6 — 0.33 mg, 19% of the Daily Value.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: 150 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.04 mg | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.12 mg | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.5 mg | 13 mg | 79% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33 mg | 0.5 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23 mcg | 0.35 mcg | 14% |
| Potassium | 187 mg | 281 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 24 mg | 36 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 165 mg | 248 mg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.88 mg | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.97 mg | 1.5 mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 0.06 mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 22 mcg | 33 mcg | 61% |
| Cholesterol | 77 mg | 116 mg | 39% |
*Where the vitamin numbers come from
Vitamins and minerals come from the USDA FoodData Central record “Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, stewed” (FDC ID 171478, SR Legacy; public domain), checked October 14, 2026; the record was matched to this food by calories, protein and fat. % DV is per serving, against the FDA Daily Values used on Nutrition Facts labels (2,000-calorie diet). The table lists nutrients that reach at least 2% DV per 100 g; the rest are absent or trace. Varieties, seasons and brands differ, and cooking in water leaches some vitamin C and B vitamins.
Chicken Breast calories by weight, 50–300 g
150 g of chicken breast has 206 calories and 200 g has 274. The table gives protein, fat and carbs for each weight; for any other amount, type your own into the calculator below.
| Weight | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 69 | 15 / 0.9 / 0 |
| 100 g | 137 | 29 / 1.8 / 0 |
| 150 g — typical serving | 206 | 44 / 2.7 / 0 |
| 200 g | 274 | 58 / 3.6 / 0 |
| 250 g | 343 | 73 / 4.5 / 0 |
| 300 g | 411 | 87 / 5.4 / 0 |
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Chicken Breast: calories by type and cooking method
“Calories per 100 g” depends on which kind you mean — dry or cooked, oil in the pan, what it's served with. Every row comes from the same database the diary uses.
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, raw | 113 | 24 / 1.9 / 0.4 |
| Smoked chicken breast | 118 | 25 / 1.8 / 0.5 |
| Chicken breast, boiled | 137 | 29 / 1.8 / 0 |
| Chicken breast, baked | 160 | 30 / 4 / 0.5 |
| Grilled chicken fillet | 165 | 31 / 3.6 / 0 |
| Chicken breast, pan-fried | 172 | 30 / 5.5 / 0.4 |
Calories in dishes with chicken breast
| Dish | Serving | Kcal per serving | Chicken Breast in it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken korma | 240 g | 456 | ≈128 g |
| Asian sesame chicken salad | 230 g | 232 | ≈81 g |
| Puff samsa with chicken and cheese | 130 g | 359 | ≈42 g |
| Ossetian pie with chicken and cheese | 190 g | 488 | ≈51 g |
| Chicken and vegetable pie | 150 g | 207 | ≈38 g |
| Crepes with chicken and cheese | 260 g | 533 | ≈61 g |
| Chicken and mushroom puff pastry | 120 g | 302 | ≈25 g |
| Chicken and mushroom lasagna | 300 g | 444 | ≈58 g |
How we count
Dishes are estimated from typical restaurant and home recipes — a specific kitchen will differ.
How much movement is one serving?
A 150 g serving 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.
Chicken Breast: swaps and alternatives
No need to swap: chicken breast already gets grade A, the top of the scale, and nothing is in the red on the per-100 g traffic light: sugar 0 g (red is over 22.5 g), saturated fat 0.5 g (over 5 g) and salt 0.3 g (over 1.5 g). We only suggest a swap when it fixes a real problem. How we pick swaps.
What to pair chicken breast with
A serving of chicken breast has no fiber (the WHO suggests at least 25 g a day); that's easy to make up on the same plate:
- Broccoli, 150 g — +4.9 g fiber, 53 kcal.
Equally good alternatives
Same food group and the same place on the plate, with a Nutri-Score grade at least as good. Figures are for 150 g, a typical serving of chicken breast.
| Food | Grade | Kcal | Protein, g | Fiber, g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast | A | 206 | 44 | 0 |
| Ground Turkey | A | 278 | 38 | 0 |
Chicken Breast vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Duck | 135 | 18 / 6 / 0.9 |
| Chicken Breast | 137 | 29 / 1.8 / 0 |
| Peameal Bacon | 146 | 28 / 2.8 / 1.8 |
| Pork Tenderloin | 147 | 26 / 4 / 0 |
| Turkey | 155 | 29 / 4 / 0 |
| Chicken Drumsticks | 161 | 18 / 9.2 / 0.1 |
| Beef Liver | 165 | 20 / 8 / 4 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of chicken breast?
100 g of chicken breast has 137 calories, with 29 g protein, 1.8 g fat and 0 g carbohydrates.
How many calories are in a serving of chicken breast?
A 150 g serving has 206 calories: 44 g protein, 2.7 g fat and 0 g carbs.
What are the macros of chicken breast?
Per 100 g: 29 g protein, 0 g carbs and 1.8 g fat. By calories that's about 88% protein, 0% carbs and 12% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of chicken breast?
About 67 min of easy walking or 26 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 206 calories in a 150 g serving.
What vitamins and minerals are in chicken breast?
Per 100 g, chicken breast is richest in niacin (8.5 mg, 53% DV), selenium (22 mcg, 41% DV), vitamin B6 (0.33 mg, 19% DV) — from USDA FoodData Central record 171478.
How much fiber is in chicken breast?
None: dietary fiber comes from plant foods and mushrooms — vegetables, fruit, grains, beans and nuts.
How do the calories in chicken breast change with the type and cooking method?
Per 100 g it ranges from 113 kcal (chicken breast, raw) to 172 kcal (chicken breast, pan-fried); chicken breast, boiled is in between, at 137 kcal.
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