Proteins & Meat

    Calories in Chicken Breast

    165 calories per 100g · 31g protein · 0g carbs · 3.6g fat

    165calories in 100g
    Nutrition Facts
    Serving size 100g
    Calories
    165
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 3.6g5%
    Saturated Fat 1g5%
    Cholesterol 85mg28%
    Sodium 74mg3%
    Total Carbohydrate 0g
    Dietary Fiber 0g
    Total Sugars 0g
    Protein 31g
    Calcium1%
    Iron6%
    Potassium5%

    *The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

    Macro Breakdown

    How Does Chicken Breast Fit Your Diet?

    % of 2,000 cal/day8%
    165 cal
    % of 150g protein/day21%
    31g protein

    High protein - 31g/100g supports muscle building and satiety.

    Low carb - fits keto, Atkins, and low-carb diets comfortably.

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    Compare with Similar Foods

    FoodCal
    Chicken Breastyou165
    Turkey Breast135View
    Salmon (Atlantic)208View
    Chicken Thigh209View
    Tuna (Canned in Water)116View

    All values per 100g.

    Burn Off 165 Calories

    How long to burn 100g of Chicken Breast

    155 lbs (70 kg)
    100 lbs300 lbs

    Walking

    Casual pace ~5 km/h

    40 min

    at 155 lbs

    Running

    Moderate pace ~9 km/h

    18 min

    at 155 lbs

    Cycling

    Moderate effort ~20 km/h

    21 min

    at 155 lbs

    Estimates based on MET values (ACSM). Actual calorie burn varies with fitness level, terrain, and intensity.Steps Calculator →

    Is Chicken Breast Healthy?

    Excellent lean protein source - high protein, very low fat and zero carbs.

    165kcal
    Calories / 100g
    31g
    Protein / 100g
    0g
    Fiber / 100g
    74mg
    Sodium / 100g

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    Frequently Asked Questions - Chicken Breast

    More Proteins & Meat Nutrition Facts

    Chicken Thigh
    209 cal/100g
    P: 26g · C: 0g · F: 11g
    Turkey Breast
    135 cal/100g
    P: 30g · C: 0g · F: 1g
    Salmon (Atlantic)
    208 cal/100g
    P: 20g · C: 0g · F: 13g
    Tuna (Canned in Water)
    116 cal/100g
    P: 26g · C: 0g · F: 1g
    Shrimp
    99 cal/100g
    P: 24g · C: 0.2g · F: 0.3g
    Cod
    82 cal/100g
    P: 18g · C: 0g · F: 0.7g
    Tilapia
    96 cal/100g
    P: 20g · C: 0g · F: 1.7g
    Ground Beef (93% Lean)
    152 cal/100g
    P: 22g · C: 0g · F: 7g

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