Calories in Chicken Breast (boiled)

Chicken Breast (boiled) has about 248 calories per 1 breast (150 g), with 46.5 g protein, 0 g carbs and 5.4 g fat. Per 100 g it has 165 kcal.

Featured in: High-Protein Non-Veg Foods

High protein
248kcal
Calories · 1 breast (150 g)
46.5g
Protein · 1 breast (150 g)
0g
Carbs · 1 breast (150 g)
5.4g
Fat · 1 breast (150 g)
Carbs 0%Protein 79%Fat 21%share of calories

Chicken Breast (boiled) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 breast (150 g)248 kcal46.5 g0 g5.4 g
100 g165 kcal31 g0 g3.6 g

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Chicken Breast (boiled) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 breast (150 g)
Calories165 kcal248 kcal
Protein31 g46.5 g
Carbohydrates0 g0 g
Fat3.6 g5.4 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Sugar0 g0 g
Sodium70 mg105 mg
Calcium6 mg9 mg
Iron0.7 mg1 mg
Potassium250 mg375 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Chicken Breast (boiled) healthy?

  • ●Chicken Breast (boiled) is moderately calorie-dense at 165 kcal per 100 g. About 0% of its calories come from carbs, 79% from protein and 21% from fat.
  • ●For fat loss the protein helps keep you full and protects muscle while you're in a calorie deficit. Just watch the cooking oil.
  • ●With 46.5 g protein in 1 breast (150 g), it makes a solid contribution to a muscle-building day. Most active adults aim for about 1.6 g protein per kg of body weight.

To burn it off: 1 breast (150 g) (248 kcal) takes about 50 min of brisk walking or 23 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Chicken Breast (boiled): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Chicken Breast (boiled)?

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One serving of Chicken Breast (boiled), 1 breast (150 g), has roughly 248 calories, with 46.5 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates, 5.4 g fat and 0 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Chicken Breast (boiled)?

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100 g of Chicken Breast (boiled) has 165 kcal, with 31 g protein, 0 g carbs, 3.6 g fat, 0 g fibre and 0 g sugar.

How much protein is in Chicken Breast (boiled)?

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Chicken Breast (boiled) has 31 g protein per 100 g (46.5 g in 1 breast (150 g)). Protein provides about 79% of its calories.

Is Chicken Breast (boiled) good for weight loss?

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It can be. It gets 79% of its calories from protein, which keeps you full and protects muscle in a calorie deficit. Keep the added oil low.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Chicken Breast (boiled)?

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Burning roughly 248 kcal takes about 50 minutes of brisk walking or 23 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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