Calories in 2 Cups of Chicken Breast
2 cups of chicken breast (270 g) has 435 calories. That is 22% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 82 g of protein, 9.5 g of fat and 0 g of carbohydrates, a split of 79% protein, 21% fat and 0% carbs. For comparison, 1 1/2 cups of chicken breast has 326 calories. Burning 435 calories takes about 78 minutes of brisk walking or 35 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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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 |
| 2 cups | 270 g | 435 | 82 g | 9.5 g | 0 g |
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Chicken Breast: common questions
How many calories are in 2 cups of chicken breast?
2 cups of chicken breast weighs about 270 g and has 435 calories.
How much protein is in 2 cups of chicken breast?
2 cups of chicken breast has 82 g of protein, which is 163% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 2 cups of chicken breast?
2 cups of chicken breast has 0 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much chicken breast is 100 calories?
100 calories of chicken breast is 62 g, about 1/2 medium chicken breast.
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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.