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Mesquite chicken breast calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of mesquite chicken breast contains 80 calories, with 16.8 g of protein, 2.3 g of carbohydrate and 0.4 g of fat. It provides 0.2 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from protein.
Where the calories come from
Protein 84% Carbs 11% Fat 5%
How mesquite chicken breast compares
Per 100 g, against the closest meat & poultry in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite chicken breast | 80 kcal | 16.8 g | 2.3 g | 0.4 g |
| Oven-roasted chicken breast | 79 kcal | 16.8 g | 2.2 g | 0.4 g |
| Veal lungs | 90 kcal | 16.3 g | 0 g | 2.3 g |
| Lamb kidney, raw | 84 kcal | 15.2 g | 0 g | 2.5 g |
| Beef lung, raw | 92 kcal | 16.2 g | 0 g | 2.5 g |
Nutrition facts for mesquite chicken breast
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 80 kcal |
| Protein | 16.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.3 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g |
| Salt | 2.6 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in mesquite chicken breast
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 0.23 mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 256 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.7 mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 6.1 µg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 36 mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 316 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg | 5% |
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Calories in common mesquite chicken breast servings
How many calories in a portion of mesquite chicken breast — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 slices (42 g) | 34 kcal | 7 g | 1 g | 0 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 80 kcal | 17 g | 2 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in mesquite chicken breast?
Mesquite chicken breast has 80 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in mesquite chicken breast?
Mesquite chicken breast contains 16.8 g of protein per 100 g.
Is mesquite chicken breast low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Mesquite chicken breast has 2.3 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 mesquite chicken breast a good source of protein?
Mesquite chicken breast provides 16.8 g of protein per 100 g — about 84% of its calories come from protein.
Is mesquite chicken breast low in calories?
Compared with other meat & poultry it is: 80 kcal per 100 g versus a category median of 192 kcal.
Are these mesquite chicken breast 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 #172962 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
