Chicken breast nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
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*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
What Do 165 Calories or 100 Grams of Chicken Breast Look Like?
The image below shows 100 grams of raw chicken breast, which provides about 165 calories. When cooked, such as fried, the same 100 grams provides approximately 187 calories, as cooking changes its water content and energy density.
Top nutrition facts for Chicken breast
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 187 kcal |
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: *Explanation
0.51g of net carbs
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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0 (low) |
| Glycemic load ⓘ Glycemic Load (GL) is a metric that measures both the quality (Glycemic Index) and quantity of carbohydrates in a specific serving of food to estimate its impact on blood sugar levels. It is calculated as: (GI × Carbs in grams) / 100. | 0 (low) |
| Net carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 1 g |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 18.7 (acidic) |
| Oxalates | 0.1 mg ⓘ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutrition-questionnaire-service-center/nutrient-tables-download-page/ |
Protein ⓘHigher in Protein content than 98% of foods
Vitamin B3 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B3 content than 97% of foods
Choline ⓘHigher in Choline content than 94% of foods
Vitamin B5 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B5 content than 91% of foods
Vitamin B6 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B6 content than 91% of foods
Chicken breast calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of chicken breast | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 187 | |
| Calories in 0.5 breast, bone and skin removed | 161 | 86 g |
Extra Nutrition facts for Chicken breast
| Protein per 100 calories ⓘ Shows how many grams of protein you get from 100 calories of this food, calculated as (protein in g ÷ calories) × 100. | 18 g |
| Calories per 10 g protein ⓘ Shows how many calories you need to eat from this food to get 10 g of protein, calculated as (calories ÷ protein in g) × 10. | 56 kcal |
| Weight per 100 calories ⓘ Shows how many grams of this food equal 100 kcal—higher grams mean a larger portion for the same calories. | 53 g |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio ⓘ (monounsaturated + polyunsaturated) / saturated, ≥2 broadly recommended by major guidelines for heart health | 2.2 |
| Creatine ⓘ Creatine is a naturally occurring compound in meat that helps fuel quick muscle energy. | 404 mg ⓘ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579119384482 |
| Carnosine ⓘ Carnosine is a dipeptide (made of two amino acids) that acts as an antioxidant and helps build muscles during exercise. | 161 mg ⓘ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579119384482 |
| Anserine ⓘ Anserine is a dipeptide (made of two amino acids) that acts as an antioxidant and helps build muscles during exercise. | 850 mg ⓘ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579119384482 |
| Inosine-5-phosphate ⓘ It is a naturally occurring nucleotide that contributes to the umami flavor of meats and plays a role in cell energy metabolism. | 263 mg ⓘ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579119384482 |
| Purines ⓘ Purines are natural compounds found in many foods that get broken down into uric acid. While they are the essential building blocks for DNA and RNA, they can also contribute to gout when consumed in excess. | 158 mg ⓘ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10560991/ |
| Processing score ⓘ The processing score is a calculated value that looks at both how industrially made it is (NOVA) and how healthy/unprocessed the ingredients are (SIGA), then combines them into one score from 1 (least processed) to 4 (most processed). | 2 - Minimally processed ⓘ (Roasted, boiled) NOVA score = 2, SIGA score = A1 |
Chicken breast Glycemic index (GI)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
21µg of 900µg
2.3%
Vitamin E:
1.3mg of 15mg
8.4%
Vitamin D:
0.3µg of 20µg
1.5%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.24mg of 1mg
20%
Vitamin B2:
0.38mg of 1mg
29%
Vitamin B3:
44mg of 16mg
277%
Vitamin B5:
3.1mg of 5mg
62%
Vitamin B6:
1.9mg of 1mg
148%
Folate:
12µg of 400µg
3%
Vitamin B12:
1.1µg of 2µg
46%
Vitamin K:
7.2µg of 120µg
6%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 67%
33.4 g of 50 g
33.4 g (67% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 7%
4.7 g of 65 g
4.7 g (7% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 0%
0.5 g of 300 g
0.5 g (0% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
60.2 g of 2,000 g
60.2 g (3% of DV )
Other:
1.1 g
1.1 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
1170mg of 280mg
418%
Threonine:
4236mg of 1,050mg
403%
Isoleucine:
5295mg of 1,400mg
378%
Leucine:
7527mg of 2,730mg
276%
Lysine:
8508mg of 2,100mg
405%
Methionine:
2775mg of 1,050mg
264%
Phenylalanine:
3984mg of 1,750mg
228%
Valine:
4977mg of 1,820mg
273%
Histidine:
3111mg of 700mg
444%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
1.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.1 g
All nutrients for Chicken breast per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | 37% | |
| Calories | 187kcal | 9% | 51% |
4 times more than Orange
|
| Weight per 100 calories | 53g | N/A | 49% | |
| Protein | 33g | 80% | 2% |
11.9 times more than Broccoli
|
| Protein per 100 calories | 18g | N/A | 6% | |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 56kcal | N/A | 91% | |
| Fats | 4.7g | 7% | 53% |
7.1 times less than Cheese
|
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 2.2 | N/A | 41% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Net carbs | 0.51g | N/A | 72% |
106.2 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 0.51g | 0% | 72% |
55.2 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% | 10% |
4.1 times less than Egg
|
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | 24% |
22 times less than Egg
|
| Vitamin D* | 5 IU | 1% | 19% |
17.4 times less than Egg
|
| Magnesium | 31mg | 7% | 23% |
4.5 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% | 58% |
7.8 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 276mg | 8% | 38% |
1.9 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 1.1mg | 14% | 55% |
2.3 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Copper | 0.05mg | 6% | 64% |
2.6 times less than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 10% | 44% |
5.8 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 35% | 17% |
1.4 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 79mg | 3% | 53% |
6.2 times less than White bread
|
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 3% | 28% |
3.5 times less than Kiwi
|
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | 52% | |
| Selenium | 26µg | 48% | 18% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 7% | 50% |
3.4 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 10% | 56% |
Equal to Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 15mg | 92% | 3% |
1.5 times more than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 1mg | 21% | 9% |
1.1 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.64mg | 49% | 9% |
5.4 times more than Oats
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 15% | 40% |
1.9 times less than Pork
|
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | 23% |
42.3 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folate | 4µg | 1% | 69% |
15.3 times less than Brussels sprouts
|
| Choline | 96mg | 17% | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.3g | 6% | 53% |
4.6 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.7g | N/A | 49% |
5.7 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.1g | N/A | 37% |
44.1 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.39mg | 0% | 2% |
1.3 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 1.4mg | 0% | 3% |
2 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 1.8mg | 0% | 1% |
1.9 times more than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 2.5mg | 0% | 4% |
Equal to Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 2.8mg | 0% | 3% |
6.3 times more than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.93mg | 0% | 2% |
9.6 times more than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 1.3mg | 0% | 2% |
2 times more than Egg
|
| Valine | 1.7mg | 0% | 2% |
1.2 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 1mg | 0% | 5% |
1.4 times more than Turkey meat
|
| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | 8% |
69 times less than Salmon
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | N/A | 6% |
48.7 times less than Salmon
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A | 7% |
8.5 times less than Salmon
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 187
% Daily Value*
7.2%
Total Fat
4.7g
5.9%
Saturated Fat 1.3g
0
Trans Fat
0g
30%
Cholesterol 91mg
3.4%
Sodium 79mg
0.17%
Total Carbohydrate
0.51g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
33g
Vitamin D
5mcg
0.63%
Calcium
16mg
1.6%
Iron
1.1mg
14%
Potassium
276mg
8.1%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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References
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