Meat & fish · Non-veg
Chicken Breast calories & nutrition
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Quick answer
Chicken Breast, 100 g raw: about 168 kcal, 21.8 g protein, 0 g carbs and 9 g fat. Per 100 g (raw, skinless chicken breast): 168 kcal and 21.8 g protein.
Skinless chicken breast is one of the leanest, highest-protein foods you can buy, which makes it a staple for muscle building and fat loss.
Nutrition per serving
Choose a serving size. Values are for raw, skinless chicken breast.
100 g raw
168kcal
21.8 g protein · 0 g carbs · 9 g fat
| Calories | 168 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 21.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
Nutrition per 100 g
For raw, skinless chicken breast.
| Calories | 168 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 21.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Calcium | 13 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
Is chicken breast good for your goals?
Weight loss
Chicken Breast is filling for its calories thanks to its protein (100 g raw: about 168 kcal). A good fit for a calorie deficit in normal portions.
Muscle building
Excellent protein for the calories: about 13 g of protein per 100 kcal. A strong choice when you're trying to hit a daily protein target.
- Values are for raw weight — chicken loses about a quarter of its weight in water when cooked.
- Tandoori, grilled or curry with little oil keeps it lean; butter chicken does not.
- 100 g raw breast gives roughly 22 g of protein.
Chicken Breast vs paneer
| Nutrient | Chicken Breast | Paneer |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 168 kcal | 258 kcal |
| Protein | 21.8 g | 18.9 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 12.4 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 14.8 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 13 g | 7.3 g |
Frequently asked questions
Answers calculated from IFCT 2017 values. Educational information only.
Chicken Breast, 150 g raw: about 252 kcal, with 32.7 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate and 13.5 g fat.
Chicken Breast, 200 g raw: about 336 kcal, with 43.6 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat.
100 g of raw, skinless chicken breast has about 21.8 g protein and 168 kcal — roughly 13 g of protein per 100 kcal.
Chicken Breast is filling for its calories thanks to its protein (100 g raw: about 168 kcal). A good fit for a calorie deficit in normal portions.
Excellent protein for the calories: about 13 g of protein per 100 kcal. A strong choice when you're trying to hit a daily protein target.
Source & method
Values per 100 g are from the Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad), food code N003 “Chicken, poultry, breast, skinless”. Serving values are calculated from those figures; serving weights are typical household measures.
Last updated . Values vary with variety, brand and cooking. Not medical advice — nutrition disclaimer.
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