1 piece (medium) of Sauteed Chicken Breast (120 g) has 198 calories. That works out to 165 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.6 g of carbs, 37.2 g of protein, 4.3 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.

Sauteed Chicken Breast Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

165

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

0.5g

· 0% DV

Protein

31g

· 62% DV

Fat

3.6g

· 5% DV

Fiber

· 0% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 1% · Protein 78% · Fat 21%

Sauteed Chicken Breast Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

13.7mg · 86% DV

0.6mg · 35% DV

1mg · 20% DV

B12

0.3µg · 13% DV

Minerals

Selenium

22µg · 40% DV

Phosphorus

210mg · 30% DV

Zinc

1mg · 9% DV

Potassium ⭐

256mg · 8% DV

How Nutritious Is Sauteed Chicken Breast?

Nutrient density

High

70/ 100

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

54/ 100

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.

Sauteed Chicken Breast Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Sauteed Chicken Breast

To burn the 165 calories in 100 g:

🚶

41min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

17min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

22min

Cycling

🏊

19min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Sauteed Chicken Breast Processed?

NOVA 2

Minimally Processed

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 Sauteed Chicken Breast Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Sauteed 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

Sauteed Chicken Breast Fat Profile

SATURATED

MONOUNSATURATED

1.2g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.8g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 12.7:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (12.7:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sauteed Chicken Breast

How many calories are in sautéed chicken breast?

Sautéed chicken breast provides 165 calories per 100 g. That serving contains 31 g of protein, 3.6 g of fat, and 0.5 g of carbohydrates.

Is sautéed chicken breast keto-friendly?

Yes. With just 0.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g and a glycemic index of 0, sautéed chicken breast is compatible with a keto diet.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 21, 2026