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Chicken Breast

A lean, high-protein staple: skinless and roasted, it carries the most protein per calorie of any common cut of chicken.

Preparation
baked, broiled, or roasted, skin not eaten, from raw
Reported per
100 g
USDA category
Chicken, whole pieces
Record type
Survey (FNDDS)

USDA FoodData Central record 2705956, Survey (FNDDS), refreshed Mar 22, 2026Chicken breast, baked, broiled, or roasted, skin not eaten, from raw

Per 100 g

The six that answer most questions

Calories
161 cal
Protein
30.2 g
Total fat
3.5 g
Carbohydrate
0 g
Fiber
0 g
Sugars
0 g

Every value above is per 100 g of chicken breast, baked, broiled, or roasted, skin not eaten, from raw, as measured in the USDA record. Nothing is scaled, averaged, or scored.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g · Chicken breast, baked, broiled, or roasted, skin not eaten, from raw

Nutrition Facts for Chicken breast, baked, broiled, or roasted, skin not eaten, from raw, per 100 g
Calories161
Total Fat3.5g4% DV
Saturated Fat0.8g4% DV
Total Carbohydrate0g0% DV
Dietary Fiber0g0% DV
Total Sugars0g
Protein30.2g60% DV
Sodium360mg16% DV
Calcium7mg1% DV
Iron0.5mg3% DV
Folate7mcg2% DV
Vitamin C0mg0% DV

Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet and apply to the 100 g amount above. Source: USDA FoodData Central: Chicken breast, baked, broiled, or roasted, skin not eaten, from raw.

Where This Data Comes From

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These numbers are USDA FoodData Central record 2705956 (Survey (FNDDS)), last refreshed into our copy on Mar 22, 2026. They are reported per 100 g so every record here compares on the same footing, with no grades, no composite scores, and no editorial math on top.

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Put It to Use

Recipes with chicken breast.

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Creamy Tuscan Chicken

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Greek Chicken Salad with Tzatziki Dressing

Calorie Smart · Gluten-Free · High Protein

Honey Soy Glazed Chicken Breast with Jasmine Rice

Dairy-Free · Gluten-Free · High Protein

Chicken Piccata with Angel Hair Pasta

High Protein · Meal Prep Friendly · No Red Meat

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