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Skinless chicken breast Calories
High protein, low fat, rich in B vitamins and selenium
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
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Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Skinless chicken breast (120 g) has 132 calories. That works out to 110 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 27.7 g of protein, 1.4 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 16.4 mg of B3 covers 103% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Skinless chicken breast Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
110
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
23.1g
· 46% DV
Fat
1.2g
· 2% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 90% · Fat 10%
Skinless chicken breast Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B3
13.7mg · 86% DV
B6
0.6mg · 35% DV
B5
1mg · 20% DV
B12
0.3µg · 13% DV
Minerals
Selenium
27µg · 49% DV
Phosphorus
210mg · 30% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
256mg · 8% DV
How Nutritious Is Skinless chicken breast?
Nutrient density
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Skinless chicken breast Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Skinless chicken breast
To burn the 110 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Is Skinless chicken breast Processed?
NOVA 1
Unprocessed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Skinless chicken breast Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Skinless chicken breast Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Skinless chicken breast Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6:1).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skinless chicken breast
How many calories and how much protein are in skinless chicken breast?
Per 100 g, skinless chicken breast provides 110 calories and 23.1 g of protein. It also contains 0 g carbs.
Is skinless chicken breast good for keto and gluten-free diets?
Yes, skinless chicken breast is compatible with both keto and gluten-free diets. Per 100 g, it has 0 g carbohydrates and it is unprocessed.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.