Meat & fish

Chicken breast (raw): calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 120 kcal, 23 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 2.6 g fat. A typical serving (1 piece, 150 g) provides about 180 kcal.

See also: Chicken breast (roasted)

Amount
Energy

180 kcal

752 kJ · 9% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein34 g · 79%
Carbohydrates0 g · 0%
Fat3.9 g · 21%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 piece · 150 g
Energy501 kJ / 120 kcal752 kJ / 180 kcal
Fat2.6 g3.9 g
of which saturates0.6 g0.8 g
Carbohydrate0 g0 g
of which sugars0 g0 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Protein23 g34 g
Salt0.11 g0.17 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in raw chicken breast?

120 kcal (501 kJ) per 100 g. 1 piece (150 g) provides about 180 kcal.

How much protein is in raw chicken breast?

23 g protein per 100 g; 1 piece (150 g) has about 34 g. That is 79% of the energy.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Chicken, broiler or fryers, breast, skinless, boneless, meat only, raw”, FDC ID 171077. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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