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Chicken breast, sauteed, skin not eaten: Nutrition Facts

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Chicken breast, sauteed, skin not eaten contains 176 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium slice (60 g) provides about 106 kcal.

Roughly 71% of its calories come from protein, with 29% 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 63% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 55% of the Daily Value for selenium and 50% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.

The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.

176kcal per 100 g
29.6 gprotein
0 gcarbohydrates
5.5 gfat
106kcal in 1 medium slice (60 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories C 176 kcal
Total fat C 5.5 g 7%
Saturated fat C 1 g 5%
Cholesterol C 96 mg 32%
Sodium C 353 mg 15%
Total carbohydrates C 0 g 0%
Dietary fiber C 0 g 0%
Total sugars C 0 g
Protein C 29.6 g 59%
Vitamin A C 9 µg1%
Vitamin C C 0 mg0%
Vitamin D C 0 µg0%
Vitamin E C 1.1 mg7%
Vitamin K C 2 µg2%
Thiamin (B1) C 0.086 mg7%
Riboflavin (B2) C 0.21 mg16%
Niacin (B3) C 10.1 mg63%
Vitamin B6 C 0.86 mg50%
Folate (B9) C 7 µg2%
Vitamin B12 C 0.18 µg8%
Choline C 75.7 mg14%
Calcium C 7 mg0.5%
Iron C 0.44 mg2%
Magnesium C 28 mg7%
Phosphorus C 224 mg18%
Potassium C 352 mg7%
Zinc C 0.9 mg8%
Copper C 0.046 mg5%
Selenium C 30 µg55%

% 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: 71%Fat: 29%176kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 71%
  • Fat 29%

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)63%Selenium55%Vitamin B650%Phosphorus18%Riboflavin (B2)16%Choline14%Zinc8%Vitamin B128%Potassium7%Vitamin E7%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein29.6 gin the top quarter of chicken, whole pieces (median 23.6 g)
  • Fat5.5 gin the lowest quarter of chicken, whole pieces (median 10.7 g)
  • Saturated fat1 gin the lowest quarter of chicken, whole pieces (median 2.7 g)
  • Sodium353 mgin the lowest quarter of chicken, whole pieces (median 405 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal16.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water62.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat C1.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat C1.3 g
Individual fatty acids (19)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C0.004 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C0.005 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C1.1 g
SFA 4:0 C0 g
SFA 6:0 C0 g
SFA 8:0 C0 g
SFA 10:0 C0.023 g
SFA 12:0 C0.005 g
SFA 14:0 C0.016 g
SFA 16:0 C0.71 g
SFA 18:0 C0.23 g
MUFA 18:1 C1.6 g
PUFA 18:3 C0.1 g
PUFA 20:4 C0.063 g
MUFA 16:1 C0.12 g
PUFA 18:4 C0 g
MUFA 20:1 C0.026 g
MUFA 22:1 C0 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C0.008 g
Carotenoids (6)
Beta-carotene C0 µg
Lycopene C0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin C0 µg
Retinol C9 µg
Carotene, alpha C0 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta C0 µg
Other components (8)
Water C62.8 g
Alcohol C0 g
Caffeine C0 mg
Theobromine C0 mg
Folic acid C0 µg
Folate, food C7 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, 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

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

Foods with a similar nutritional profile

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Chicken drumstick, baked or broiled, skin not eaten, from pre-cooked Cooked 172 27.7 g 0 g 6.8 g
Chicken drumstick, rotisserie, skin not eaten Cooked 172 27.7 g 0 g 6.8 g
Chicken, NS as to part, baked, broiled, or roasted, NS as to skin eaten Cooked 165 27.3 g 0 g 5.3 g
Chicken, NS as to part, baked, broiled, or roasted, skin not eaten Cooked 165 27.3 g 0 g 5.3 g
Chicken, NS as to part, rotisserie, NS as to skin eaten Cooked 164 26.8 g 0 g 6.4 g
Chicken, NS as to part, rotisserie, skin not eaten Cooked 164 26.8 g 0 g 6.4 g
Chicken, chicken roll, roasted Cooked 164 26.7 g 0 g 6.3 g
Chicken, NS as to part, grilled without sauce, NS as to skin eaten Cooked 179 26.7 g 0 g 7.2 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 2705972. 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 cooked chicken breast?

100 g of cooked chicken breast has 176 kcal. 1 medium slice (60 g): about 106 kcal. 1 oz, cooked (28.4 g): about 50 kcal. 1 small or thin slice (30 g): about 53 kcal.

Is cooked chicken breast high in protein?

Cooked chicken breast contains 29.6 g of protein per 100 g (59% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 17.8 g in 1 medium slice (60 g). About 71% 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 cooked chicken breast?

Cooked 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 cooked chicken breast?

Cooked chicken breast contains 5.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1 g is saturated (5% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does cooked chicken breast contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (63% DV), selenium (55% DV), Vitamin B6 (50% DV), phosphorus (18% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in cooked chicken breast?

100 g contains 353 mg of sodium, 15% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

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.