Calories in Chicken Breast
1 medium chicken breast (120 g) has 193 calories, with 36 g of protein, 4.2 g of fat and 0 g of carbohydrates. Per 100 grams, chicken breast has 161 calories.
Most of the calories in chicken breast come from protein (79%). Chicken breast is high in protein, with 30 g per 100 g. It has more calories per gram than 37% of the 266 chicken and poultry in our database.
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Chicken Breast calories by serving size
Common amounts of chicken breast with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50g | 50 g | 81 | 15 g | 1.8 g | 0 g |
| 1/2 cup | 68 g | 109 | 20 g | 2.4 g | 0 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 161 | 30 g | 3.5 g | 0 g |
| 1 small chicken breast | 105 g | 169 | 32 g | 3.7 g | 0 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 183 | 34 g | 4 g | 0 g |
| 1 medium chicken breast | 120 g | 193 | 36 g | 4.2 g | 0 g |
| 1 large chicken breast | 135 g | 217 | 41 g | 4.8 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup | 135 g | 217 | 41 g | 4.8 g | 0 g |
| 200g | 200 g | 322 | 60 g | 7 g | 0 g |
| 2 small chicken breasts | 210 g | 338 | 63 g | 7.4 g | 0 g |
| 2 medium chicken breasts | 240 g | 386 | 73 g | 8.4 g | 0 g |
| 2 large chicken breasts | 270 g | 435 | 82 g | 9.5 g | 0 g |
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Chicken Breast: common questions
How many calories are in 1 medium chicken breast?
1 medium chicken breast (120 g) has 193 calories.
How many calories are in 100 grams of chicken breast?
100 grams of chicken breast has 161 calories, 30 g of protein, 3.5 g of fat and 0 g of carbohydrates.
How much protein is in chicken breast?
Chicken breast has 30 g of protein per 100 g. 1 medium chicken breast gives you 36 g.
Is chicken breast high in calories?
Chicken breast has 161 calories per 100 g. It has more calories per gram than 37% of the 266 chicken and poultry in our database. A 2,000 calorie day fits about 12.4 kg of it.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2705956. Original description: Chicken breast, baked, broiled, or roasted, skin not eaten, from raw. Portion weights are USDA household measures.