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Chicken breast, raw calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of chicken breast, raw contains 172 calories, with 20.9 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrate and 9.3 g of fat. Most of its calories come from protein.
Where the calories come from
Protein 50% Carbs 0% Fat 50%
How chicken breast, raw compares
Per 100 g, against the closest meat & poultry in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, raw | 172 kcal | 20.9 g | 0 g | 9.3 g |
| Pork chop | 172 kcal | 20.5 g | 0 g | 10 g |
| Ground elk, raw | 172 kcal | 21.8 g | 0 g | 8.8 g |
| Ground chicken | 172 kcal | 20 g | 0 g | 10.5 g |
| Top round beef, raw | 173 kcal | 22.2 g | 0 g | 8.7 g |
Nutrition facts for chicken breast, raw
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 172 kcal |
| Protein | 20.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Fat | 9.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.7 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in chicken breast, raw
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Niacin (B3) | 9.9 mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53 mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 16.6 µg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 174 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34 µg | 14% |
| Choline | 67.1 mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.09 mg | 7% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common chicken breast, raw servings
How many calories in a portion of chicken breast, raw — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ breast, bone removed (87 g) | 150 kcal | 18 g | 0 g | 8 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 172 kcal | 21 g | 0 g | 9 g |
| ½ breast, bone removed (145 g) | 249 kcal | 30 g | 0 g | 13 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chicken breast, raw?
Chicken breast, raw has 172 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in chicken breast, raw?
Chicken breast, raw contains 20.9 g of protein per 100 g.
Is chicken breast, raw low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Chicken breast, raw has 0 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is chicken breast, raw a good source of protein?
Chicken breast, raw provides 20.9 g of protein per 100 g — about 50% of its calories come from protein.
Are these chicken breast, raw calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #171474 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
