Chicken breast, NS as to cooking method, skin not eaten: Nutrition Facts
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Chicken breast, NS as to cooking method, skin not eaten contains 144 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium slice (60 g) provides about 86 kcal.
Roughly 78% of its calories come from protein, with 22% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in chicken, whole pieces on FoodFactly, where the median is 204 kcal per 100 g across 160 foods.
100 g provides 60% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 42% of the Daily Value for selenium and 20% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 144 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 3.6 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.86 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol C | 86 mg | 29% |
| Sodium C | 328 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 28 g | 56% |
| Vitamin A C | 5 µg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.32 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.081 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 9.6 mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.31 mg | 18% |
| Folate (B9) C | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.27 µg | 11% |
| Choline C | 59.8 mg | 11% |
| Calcium C | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 0.46 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 246 mg | 20% |
| Potassium C | 284 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 0.87 mg | 8% |
| Copper C | 0.041 mg | 5% |
| Selenium C | 23.1 µg | 42% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 78%
- Fat 22%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein28 gin the top quarter of chicken, whole pieces (median 23.6 g)
- Fat3.6 gin the lowest quarter of chicken, whole pieces (median 10.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.86 gin the lowest quarter of chicken, whole pieces (median 2.7 g)
- Sodium328 mgin the lowest quarter of chicken, whole pieces (median 405 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal19.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water67.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.49 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.45 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.018 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.69 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.15 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.027 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.24 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 5 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 67.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 8 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Chicken breast
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken, NS as to part and cooking method, NS as to skin eaten | 164 | 26.8 g | 0 g | 6.4 g |
| Chicken, NS as to part and cooking method, skin not eaten | 164 | 26.8 g | 0 g | 6.4 g |
| Chicken drumstick, NS as to cooking method, skin not eaten | 172 | 27.7 g | 0 g | 6.8 g |
| Chicken leg, drumstick and thigh, NS as to cooking method, skin not eaten | 185 | 25.5 g | 0 g | 9.2 g |
| Chicken, ground | 201 | 27.1 g | 0 g | 10.3 g |
| Chicken, NS as to part and cooking method, skin eaten | 196 | 25.1 g | 0.1 g | 10.6 g |
| Chicken thigh, NS as to cooking method, skin not eaten | 193 | 24.1 g | 0 g | 10.7 g |
| Chicken drumstick, NS as to cooking method, skin eaten | 206 | 25.6 g | 0.12 g | 11.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chicken breast?
100 g of chicken breast has 144 kcal. 1 medium slice (60 g): about 86 kcal. 1 oz, cooked (28.4 g): about 41 kcal. 1 small or thin slice (30 g): about 43 kcal.
Is chicken breast high in protein?
Chicken breast contains 28 g of protein per 100 g (56% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 16.8 g in 1 medium slice (60 g). About 78% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other chicken, whole pieces, that is among the highest quarter (median 23.6 g).
How many carbs are in chicken breast?
Chicken breast has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in chicken breast?
Chicken breast contains 3.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.86 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does chicken breast contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (60% DV), selenium (42% DV), phosphorus (20% DV), Vitamin B6 (18% DV) and Vitamin B12 (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in chicken breast?
100 g contains 328 mg of sodium, 14% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chicken breast have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, chicken breast, NS as to cooking method, skin not eaten has 144 kcal, while chicken breast, oven-roasted, fat-free, sliced has 79 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705954. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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