Chicken breast calories and protein (raw, skinless)
four ounces of raw chicken breast (113 g) has about 136 kcal and 25.4 g protein. Per 100 g, raw skinless chicken breast has 120 kcal and 22.5 g protein.
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Nutrition per 100 g and per serving
| Serving | Grams | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) | Fibre (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken, broiler or fryers, breast, skinless, boneless, meat only, raw (USDA FDC 171077)Per 100 g, as published | 100 g | 120 | 22.5 | 0 | 2.6 | 0 |
| four ounces of raw chicken breastUSDA portion: 4 oz | 113 g | 136 | 25.4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1 whole boneless breast pieceUSDA portion: 1 piece | 272 g | 326 | 61.2 | 0 | 7.1 | 0 |
| 1 palm-sized piece of chicken breastAssumed weight | 100 g (assumed) | 120 | 22.5 | 0 | 2.6 | 0 |
Per 100 g values: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, fdcId 171077: Chicken, broiler or fryers, breast, skinless, boneless, meat only, raw. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference, so it includes the fibre shown.
For gym-goers
Chicken breast gives 18.8 g protein per 100 kcal.
By protein per 100 g, chicken breast ranks #5 of 38 foods on these pages.
Foods on these pages with more protein per 100 kcal:
About Chicken breast
Boneless skinless chicken breast is the lean white meat sold as breast fillet, grilled as tikka, shredded into wraps or cooked in a light curry.
- Values are for raw meat; grilling drives out water, so the same piece weighs less after cooking while its protein stays.
- Skin, marinade oil and butter in a makhani gravy add fat that this row does not include.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in four ounces of raw chicken breast?
four ounces of raw chicken breast (113 g) has about 136 kcal, 25.4 g protein, 3 g fat and 0 g carbohydrate.
How much protein is in 100 g of chicken breast?
100 g of raw skinless chicken breast has about 22.5 g protein and 120 kcal, with 2.6 g fat and 0 g carbohydrate.
Is chicken breast high in protein compared with other foods here?
By protein per 100 g, chicken breast ranks #5 of 38 foods on these pages, with 22.5 g per 100 g. That is 18.8 g protein per 100 kcal.
Is cooked chicken breast higher in protein than raw?
Per gram, yes, because cooking removes water and concentrates what is left. Per piece the protein is the same; weigh the meat raw to use the numbers on this page.
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Sources
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central (Public domain (CC0 1.0)).
Nutrition values are general reference data, not medical or dietary advice. Check with a doctor or dietitian for your own needs.