Nutrition Facts for Chicken Breast (Cooked) (2024)

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Nutrition Facts for Chicken Breast (Cooked)? ›

A 3.5-oz. (100-g) serving of chicken breast provides 165 calories, 31 g of protein, and 3.6 g of fat. That means that approximately 80% of the calories in chicken breast come from protein, and 20% come from fat. Remember that these amounts refer to a plain chicken breast with no added ingredients.

Chicken Breast Nutrition Facts

The chicken breast macros for one 3-ounce (85g) grilled, boneless, skinless piece are 26 grams of protein and 2.7 grams of fat with zero grams of carbohydrates. 1 This serving size also has 128 calories. Note that many commercially packaged chicken breasts are much larger than 3 ounces.

There are 246 calories in 8 ounces of boneless, cooked, skinless Skinless Chicken Breast.

On average, 6 oz (about 170 grams) of boneless, skinless chicken breast contains approximately 210–240 calories when cooked without added oils or breading.

How big is 4 ounces of chicken? About the size of a deck of cards. Most chicken pieces fit into the 4 ounce territory. The only exception would be a bone-in chicken breast.

The recommended single portion of chicken is 85g to 113g, about the size of a deck of playing cards. Some people use the palm of their hand as a guide. Depending on the vendor, some chicken breasts are twice or even three times the size of a recommended serving.

How much chicken should I eat per day to lose weight? As a lean meat, chicken doesn't have much fat — so aim for 100g per day as part of a balanced diet to make sure you're getting what you need.

Chicken breast: 284 calories

It's high in protein and low in fat, making it an excellent choice for people trying to lose weight. One skinless, boneless, cooked chicken breast (172 g) has the following nutrition breakdown : Calories: 284. Protein: 53.4 g.

Does chicken breast have more calories when cooked? ›

To help understand the 25 percent shrinkage rate, compare the calories of 4 ounces of raw chicken breast (134 calories) to 3 ounces of cooked chicken breast (139 calories). As you can see, 4 ounces raw is comparable to 3 ounces cooked calorically.

In 200 grams (approximately 7 oz.) of skinless, boneless, baked chicken breast, you can expect to consume around 330 calories and approximately 62 grams of protein. Please note that these values can vary slightly depending on factors such as cooking method, exact portion size, and individual chicken breast variations.

Nutrition summary:

There are 123 calories in 4 ounces of boneless, cooked, skinless Skinless Chicken Breast. Calorie breakdown: 11% fat, 0% carbs, 89% protein.

There are 317 calories in 6 ounces of boneless, skinless Grilled Chicken (Skin Not Eaten). * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrition summary:

There are 154 calories in 5 ounces of boneless, cooked, skinless Skinless Chicken Breast.

There are 211 calories in 4 ounces of boneless, skinless Grilled Chicken (Skin Not Eaten).

There are 158 calories in 4 1/2 ounces of boneless Chicken Breast.

Chicken typically shrinks by about 25% to 30% when cooked. This shrinkage occurs due to the loss of moisture as the chicken is exposed to heat. Keep this in mind when preparing meals with chicken, especially if you need to serve a specific amount of cooked chicken.