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Chicken breast, fat-free, mesquite flavor, sliced: Nutrition Facts

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Chicken breast, fat-free, mesquite flavor, sliced contains 80 kcal per 100 g. A 1 serving 2 slices (42 g) provides about 34 kcal.

Roughly 84% of its calories come from protein, with 11% from carbohydrates and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).

That is less energy than the typical item in sausages and luncheon meats on FoodFactly, where the median is 265 kcal per 100 g across 174 foods.

100 g provides 26% of the Daily Value for copper, 20% of the Daily Value for phosphorus and 17% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).

The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.

80kcal per 100 g
16.8 gprotein
2.3 gcarbohydrates
0.39 gfat
34kcal in 1 serving 2 slices (42 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories I 80 kcal
Total fat M 0.39 g 0.5%
Saturated fat M 0.13 g 0.7%
Cholesterol M 36 mg 12%
Sodium M 1,040 mg 45%
Total carbohydrates I 2.3 g 0.8%
Dietary fiber M 0 g 0%
Total sugars M 0.2 g
Protein M 16.8 g 34%
Vitamin A M 0 µg0%
Vitamin C M 0 mg0%
Vitamin K I 0 µg0%
Thiamin (B1) C 0.014 mg1%
Riboflavin (B2) C 0.023 mg2%
Niacin (B3) C 2.7 mg17%
Pantothenic acid (B5) C 0.19 mg4%
Vitamin B6 C 0.12 mg7%
Folate (B9) C 1 µg0.3%
Vitamin B12 C 0.07 µg3%
Calcium M 4 mg0.3%
Iron M 0.3 mg2%
Magnesium I 36 mg9%
Phosphorus I 256 mg20%
Potassium I 316 mg7%
Zinc I 0.6 mg5%
Copper I 0.23 mg26%
Manganese C 0.034 mg1%
Selenium C 6.1 µg11%

% 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: 84%Carbohydrates: 11%Fat: 4%80kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 84%
  • Carbohydrates 11%
  • Fat 4%

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

Copper26%Phosphorus20%Niacin (B3)17%Selenium11%Magnesium9%Vitamin B67%Potassium7%Zinc5%Pantothenic acid (B5)4%Vitamin B123%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein16.8 gabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 14.5 g)
  • Fat0.39 gin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 21.9 g)
  • Saturated fat0.13 gin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 7.4 g)
  • Sodium1,040 mgabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 962 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal21 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water76.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat I0.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat I0.06 g
Amino acids (18)
Tryptophan M0.18 g
Threonine M0.69 g
Isoleucine M0.81 g
Leucine M1.2 g
Lysine M1.3 g
Methionine M0.44 g
Cystine M0.23 g
Phenylalanine M0.65 g
Tyrosine M0.53 g
Valine M0.81 g
Arginine M1.1 g
Histidine M0.48 g
Alanine M1 g
Aspartic acid M1.5 g
Glutamic acid M2.4 g
Glycine M1.2 g
Proline M0.88 g
Serine M0.6 g
Individual fatty acids (13)
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I0.06 g
SFA 4:0 C0 g
SFA 6:0 C0 g
SFA 8:0 C0 g
SFA 10:0 C0 g
SFA 12:0 I0 g
SFA 14:0 I0.01 g
SFA 16:0 I0.11 g
SFA 18:0 I0.05 g
MUFA 18:1 I0.14 g
PUFA 18:3 I0 g
MUFA 16:1 I0.02 g
MUFA 22:1 C0 g
Carotenoids (6)
Beta-carotene Z0 µg
Lycopene Z0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin Z0 µg
Retinol C0 µg
Carotene, alpha Z0 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta Z0 µg
Sterols (1)
Phytosterols C0 mg
Other components (9)
Water M76.7 g
Alcohol Z0 g
Caffeine Z0 mg
Ash M3.8 g
Theobromine Z0 mg
Energy I334 kJ
Vitamin A, IU M0 IU
Folic acid C0 µg
Folate, food C1 µg

Other forms of Chicken breast

Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Chicken breast, oven-roasted, fat-free, sliced Cooked 79 16.8 g 2.2 g 0.39 g
Chicken breast, deli, rotisserie seasoned, sliced, prepackaged Cooked 98 17.4 g 2.9 g 1.9 g
Chicken breast, roll, oven-roasted Cooked 134 14.6 g 1.8 g 7.7 g
Chicken breast, NS as to cooking method, skin eaten 175 26.4 g 0.09 g 7.7 g
Chicken breast, NS as to cooking method, skin not eaten 144 28 g 0 g 3.6 g
Chicken breast, baked, broiled, or roasted, skin eaten, from raw Cooked 192 26.2 g 0 g 8.8 g
Chicken breast, baked, broiled, or roasted, skin not eaten, from raw Cooked 161 30.2 g 0 g 3.5 g
Chicken breast, baked or broiled, skin eaten, from pre-cooked Cooked 175 26.4 g 0.09 g 7.7 g
Chicken breast, baked or broiled, skin not eaten, from pre-cooked Cooked 144 28 g 0 g 3.6 g
Chicken breast, baked or broiled, skin eaten, from fast food / restaurant Cooked 206 25.7 g 0 g 10.6 g
Chicken breast, baked or broiled, skin not eaten, from fast food / restaurant Cooked 176 29.6 g 0 g 5.4 g
Chicken breast, baked, broiled, or roasted with marinade, skin eaten, from raw Cooked 204 25.3 g 0.31 g 10.4 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Foods with a similar nutritional profile

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Chicken, prepackaged or deli, luncheon meat 98 17.4 g 2.9 g 1.9 g
Chicken, prepackaged or deli, luncheon meat, reduced sodium 98 17.4 g 2.9 g 1.9 g
Pork, cured, ham -- water added, slice, bone-in, separable lean only, unheated 95 17.4 g 1.2 g 2.3 g
Lunchmeat, chicken breast, sliced 100 16.4 g 3.1 g 2.5 g
Pork, cured, ham -- water added, shank, bone-in, separable lean only, unheated 91 18.7 g 0.71 g 1.9 g
Pastrami, beef, 98% fat-free 95 19.6 g 1.5 g 1.2 g
Pork, cured, ham -- water added, rump, bone-in, separable lean only, unheated 95 15.4 g 0.67 g 3.5 g
Pork, cured, ham and water product, rump, bone-in, separable lean only, unheated 107 17.9 g 1.2 g 3.4 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 172962. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in chicken breast?

100 g of chicken breast has 80 kcal. 1 serving 2 slices (42 g): about 34 kcal.

Is chicken breast high in protein?

Chicken breast contains 16.8 g of protein per 100 g (34% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7.1 g in 1 serving 2 slices (42 g). About 84% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sausages and luncheon meats, that is above the median (median 14.5 g).

How many carbs are in chicken breast?

Chicken breast has 2.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.2 g of sugars.

How much fat is in chicken breast?

Chicken breast contains 0.39 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.13 g is saturated (0.7% 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 copper (26% DV), phosphorus (20% DV), Niacin (B3) (17% DV) and selenium (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in chicken breast?

100 g contains 1,040 mg of sodium, 45% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Does chicken breast have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?

No. Per 100 g, chicken breast, fat-free, mesquite flavor, sliced has 80 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: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.