Breast Chicken Calories and Nutrition Facts
Breast Chicken has 127 calories per 100 g, with 21.4 g protein, 0 g carbs and 4.8 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Chicken, breast, meat and skin, raw (FDC ID: 2727569).
One standard serving of breast chicken (1 breast with skin (220 g)) contains 279 calories, 47.1g protein, 0g total carbs (0g net carbs), and 10.6g fat. Per 100 grams, it supplies 127 calories.
Energy density
1.27 kcal/g
low
Protein / 100 kcal
16.9 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
0 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
79 g
≈ 2.8 oz
- Sugars
- 0g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 0g
- Sodium
- 106mg
Breast Chicken Portion & Serving Size Comparison
Compare calories, carbs, net carbs, and macros across common household measurements.
| Portion Size | Weight | Calories | Total Carbs | Net Carbs | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 breast with skin (220 g) | 220 g | 279 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 47.1 g | 10.6 g |
| 4 oz / 113 g | 113 g | 144 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 24.2 g | 5.4 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 127 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 21.4 g | 4.8 g |
Chicken, breast, meat and skin, raw nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for chicken, breast, meat and skin, raw per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard) and per 1 breast with skin (220 g), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from protein, and it is high in protein (21.4 g per 100 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 breast with skin (220 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 127 kcal | 279 kcal | — |
| Protein | 21.4 g | 47.1 g | 43% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 4.8 g | 10.6 g | 6% |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 106 mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
Breast Chicken calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 1.27 kcal per gram (low energy density), low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 36 kcal | 6.1 g | 0 g | 1.4 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 127 kcal | 21.4 g | 0 g | 4.8 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 144 kcal | 24.3 g | 0 g | 5.4 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 288 kcal | 48.5 g | 0 g | 10.9 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 576 kcal | 97.1 g | 0 g | 21.8 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 2727569.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How breast chicken compares to other poultry
Against the 11 poultry in this database, breast chicken ranks 3rd lowest in calories and 5th highest in protein. The category averages 153 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 17% below it. The lightest option in the category is chicken, breast, boneless, skinless, raw at 106 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is chicken, broiler or fryers, breast, skinless, boneless, meat only, cooked, braised at 32.1 g per 100 g.
| Poultry (by calories) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍗 Chicken, breast, boneless, skinless, raw | 106 kcal | 22.5 g | 1.06 |
| 🍗 Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin, raw | 125 kcal | 18.4 g | 1.25 |
| 🍗 Chicken, breast, meat and skin, raw (this page) | 127 kcal | 21.4 g | 1.27 |
| 🍗 Chicken, ground, with additives, raw | 133 kcal | 17.9 g | 1.33 |
| 🍗 Chicken, thigh, boneless, skinless, raw | 144 kcal | 18.6 g | 1.44 |
Portion planning with breast chicken
- 100 calories comes to about 79 g (2.8 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 93 g, bringing 118 kcal with it — that is 16.9 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Macro split by calories: 0% carbs, 66% protein, 34% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- High protein — 21.4 g per 100 g (≥ 20% DV)
- Low saturated fat — 0 g per 100 g (≤ 1 g)
- Low sodium — 48 mg per 100 g (≤ 140 mg)
- Sugar free — 0 g total sugars per 100 g (< 0.5 g)
- Keto-friendly — 0 g net carbs per 100 g (≤ 5 g)
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Breast Chicken FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 1 breast with skin (220 g) of breast chicken?
One serving of 1 breast with skin (220 g) provides 279 calories, 0 g total carbs, 47.1 g protein, and 10.6 g fat.
How many calories and macros are in 4 oz / 113 g of breast chicken?
4 oz / 113 g of breast chicken provides 144 calories, 24.2 g protein, 0 g total carbs, and 5.4 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of breast chicken?
Breast Chicken contains 127 calories per 100 g, with 21.4 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, and 4.8 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for breast chicken?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Chicken, breast, meat and skin, raw" is FDC ID: 2727569. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of breast chicken?
By calories, breast chicken is approximately 0% carbohydrates, 66% protein, and 34% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of breast chicken?
One ounce (28 g) of breast chicken has 36 calories, with 6.1 g protein, 0 g carbs and 1.4 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 144 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 576 calories.
How much breast chicken is 100 calories?
About 79 g of breast chicken supplies 100 calories, because it carries 1.27 kcal per gram (low energy density). Low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
How much breast chicken do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 93 g of breast chicken, which also brings 118 calories with it. That works out to 16.9 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is breast chicken high or low in calories for a poultry?
Breast Chicken sits 17% below the poultry average of 153 kcal per 100 g, ranking 3rd lowest of 11 in this category.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.