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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.

144kcal per 100 g
28 gprotein
0 gcarbohydrates
3.6 gfat
86kcal in 1 medium slice (60 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount 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 µg0.6%
Vitamin C C 0 mg0%
Vitamin D C 0 µg0%
Vitamin E C 0.32 mg2%
Vitamin K C 0 µg0%
Thiamin (B1) C 0.081 mg7%
Riboflavin (B2) C 0.13 mg10%
Niacin (B3) C 9.6 mg60%
Vitamin B6 C 0.31 mg18%
Folate (B9) C 8 µg2%
Vitamin B12 C 0.27 µg11%
Choline C 59.8 mg11%
Calcium C 13 mg1%
Iron C 0.46 mg3%
Magnesium C 25 mg6%
Phosphorus C 246 mg20%
Potassium C 284 mg6%
Zinc C 0.87 mg8%
Copper C 0.041 mg5%
Selenium C 23.1 µg42%

% 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%144kcal / 100 g
  • 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

Niacin (B3)60%Selenium42%Phosphorus20%Vitamin B618%Vitamin B1211%Choline11%Riboflavin (B2)10%Zinc8%Thiamin (B1)7%Potassium6%

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 C1.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat C0.49 g
Individual fatty acids (19)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C0 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C0 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C0.45 g
SFA 4:0 C0 g
SFA 6:0 C0 g
SFA 8:0 C0 g
SFA 10:0 C0 g
SFA 12:0 C0 g
SFA 14:0 C0.018 g
SFA 16:0 C0.69 g
SFA 18:0 C0.15 g
MUFA 18:1 C1.2 g
PUFA 18:3 C0.027 g
PUFA 20:4 C0.008 g
MUFA 16:1 C0.24 g
PUFA 18:4 C0 g
MUFA 20:1 C0.009 g
MUFA 22:1 C0 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C0 g
Carotenoids (6)
Beta-carotene C0 µg
Lycopene C0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin C0 µg
Retinol C5 µg
Carotene, alpha C0 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta C0 µg
Other components (8)
Water C67.8 g
Alcohol C0 g
Caffeine C0 mg
Theobromine C0 mg
Folic acid C0 µg
Folate, food C8 µg
Vitamin E, added C0 mg
Vitamin B-12, added C0 µg

Other forms of Chicken breast

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

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Chicken breast, fat-free, mesquite flavor, sliced 80 16.8 g 2.3 g 0.39 g
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, 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, 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.

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).

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 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 9, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.