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🍗 Chicken Breast: calories and nutrition
Per 100 g cooked — the same values SkinnyScan uses when you scan.
Nutrition facts
| Per 100 g cooked | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal |
| Protein | 31 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| of which sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 3.6 g |
| of which saturates | 1 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Sodium | 74 mg |
Where the calories come from
Protein 79% · Carbs 0% · Fat 21%
How it compares
Against the 72 foods in the SkinnyScan database, chicken breast is:
- higher in protein than 96% of the foods in our database
Common questions
How many calories are in chicken breast?
100 g cooked of chicken breast contains about 165 calories.
Is chicken breast healthy?
SkinnyScan grades chicken breast A — excellent, a nutrient-dense choice you can eat freely. The grade blends calorie density, protein, fibre, sugar, saturated fat and sodium rather than looking at calories alone.
How much protein is in chicken breast?
About 31 g of protein per 100 g cooked — roughly 62% of a 50 g daily target.
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Nutrition values are approximations for a typical serving and will vary by variety, ripeness and preparation. SkinnyScan is an educational tool, not a substitute for professional medical or dietary advice.