Calories in Chicken Breast (raw)

Chicken Breast (raw) has about 144 calories per 1 breast (120 g), with 27 g protein, 0 g carbs and 3.1 g fat. Per 100 g it has 120 kcal.

High protein
144kcal
Calories · 1 breast (120 g)
27g
Protein · 1 breast (120 g)
0g
Carbs · 1 breast (120 g)
3.1g
Fat · 1 breast (120 g)
Carbs 0%Protein 79%Fat 21%share of calories

Chicken Breast (raw) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 breast (120 g)144 kcal27 g0 g3.1 g
100 g120 kcal22.5 g0 g2.6 g

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Chicken Breast (raw) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 breast (120 g)
Calories120 kcal144 kcal
Protein22.5 g27 g
Carbohydrates0 g0 g
Fat2.6 g3.1 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Sugar0 g0 g
Sodium45 mg54 mg
Calcium5 mg6 mg
Iron0.4 mg0.5 mg
Potassium334 mg401 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 (raw) healthy?

  • ●Chicken Breast (raw) is low in calories for its volume at 120 kcal per 100 g. About 0% of its calories come from carbs, 79% from protein and 21% from fat.
  • ●For fat loss it's an easy fit: you get a satisfying portion for relatively few calories.
  • ●With 27 g protein in 1 breast (120 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 (120 g) (144 kcal) takes about 29 min of brisk walking or 13 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Chicken Breast (raw): frequently asked questions

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

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One serving of Chicken Breast (raw), 1 breast (120 g), has roughly 144 calories, with 27 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates, 3.1 g fat and 0 g fibre.

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

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100 g of Chicken Breast (raw) has 120 kcal, with 22.5 g protein, 0 g carbs, 2.6 g fat, 0 g fibre and 0 g sugar.

How much protein is in Chicken Breast (raw)?

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Chicken Breast (raw) has 22.5 g protein per 100 g (27 g in 1 breast (120 g)). Protein provides about 79% of its calories.

Is Chicken Breast (raw) good for weight loss?

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Yes. At 120 kcal per 100 g it is low in calories for its volume, so it fits a weight-loss diet well.

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

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Burning roughly 144 kcal takes about 29 minutes of brisk walking or 13 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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