Calories in chicken breast
100 g of chicken breast has 165 calories, with 31 g of protein, 0 g of carbs and 3.6 g of fat.
| Nutrition | 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal |
| Protein | 31 g |
| Carbs | 0 g |
| Fat | 3.6 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
Figures are from USDA FoodData Central, where it's listed as “Chicken breast, cooked”. Brands and portions vary, so treat them as a good estimate.
Is chicken breast good for a gym diet?
Lean protein: 18.8 g for every 100 calories. Few foods give you more for the calories, which makes a high protein target much easier to hit, especially while cutting.
Most of its calories come from protein (79%), then fat (21%) and carbs (0%).
Logging chicken breast in GymSensei
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| Greek yogurt | 1 cup (150 g) | 89 | 15.3 g |
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