Chicken breast is the lean, white meat cut from the chest of the chicken. It is a staple source of lean protein and is cooked by grilling, baking, sautéing, or poaching.
Nutritionally, chicken breast is high in protein and low in fat. Per 100 g of raw chicken breast provides about 127 kcal, 21.4 g of protein, and 4.8 g of fat.
Chicken breast is cooked thoroughly before eating. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of Chicken Breast (with skin)?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g of raw chicken breast. A typical 4 oz portion (about 113 g) provides roughly 143 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
126.9 kcal
0 g
21.4 g
4.8 g
4 oz
113 g
143.4 kcal
0 g
24.2 g
5.4 g
8 oz
227 g
288.1 kcal
0 g
48.6 g
10.8 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Energy (kcal)
126.9 kcal
Energy (kJ)
531 kJ
Protein
21.4063 g
Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
4.777 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Cholesterol
75.38 mg
Sodium
48.07 mg
Calcium
6.898 mg
Potassium
332 mg
Magnesium
25.4 mg
Iron
0.3535 mg
Zinc
0.6245 mg
Questions and answers
Chicken Breast (with skin) nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in chicken breast?
Chicken breast provides about 127 calories per 100 g. A typical 4 oz portion (about 113 g) provides roughly 143 calories.
Is chicken breast high in protein?
Yes. Chicken breast provides about 21.4 g of protein per 100 g.
Is chicken breast low in fat?
Yes. Chicken breast provides only about 4.8 g of fat per 100 g.