Chicken breast (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 breast fillet · 145 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein30g50% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat13g50% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Chicken breast (raw) (1 breast fillet, 145 g) has 249 calories, with 30 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (50% of calories). It is high in protein (60% DV), niacin (90% DV) and Vitamin B6 (59% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 31% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein60%
- Niacin90%
- Vitamin B659%
- Vitamin B1221%
- Pantothenic acid23%
- Phosphorus36%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Choline18%
- Iron13%
- Zinc11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Cholesterol31%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 breast fillet (145 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 35 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Niacin | 14 mg | 90% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 59% |
| Folate (B9) | 6 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 μg | 21% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 23% |
| Choline | 97 mg | 18% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 16 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 319 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 36 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 252 mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 24 μg | 44% |
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 35 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
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Burning 249 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 47minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 30minCycling (moderate)
- 21minRunning (6 mph)
- 35minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chicken breast (raw)?
One serving of Chicken breast (raw) (1 breast fillet) has 249 calories, which works out to 172 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Chicken breast (raw) high in protein?
Yes. It has 30 g of protein per serving, and 50% of its calories come from protein (12 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Chicken breast (raw) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 0% of calories.
How much sodium is in Chicken breast (raw)?
91 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Chicken breast (raw)?
0 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
