Chicken Breast Calories & Nutrition

A lean, high-protein staple of fitness diets — about 31g of protein per 100g cooked, with very little fat.

Calories

186

per 4 oz cooked, skinless

Protein

35g

Carbs

0g

Fat

4.1g

Macro split

Protein 79%Carbs 0%Fat 21%

Calories in Chicken Breast by serving size

ServingCal
4 oz cooked, skinless (113g)186
100 g (100g)165
1 oz cooked (28g)46
8 oz cooked (226g)373

Detailed nutrition

Per 4 oz cooked, skinless (113g)

Saturated fat1.1g
Cholesterol96.1mg
Sodium83.6mg
Potassium289.3mg

Why eat chicken breast?

1

Best protein-to-calorie ratio of common meats

2

Very low saturated fat

3

Versatile — grill, bake, poach, shred

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Chicken Breast FAQs

How many calories in 4 oz of chicken breast?+

About 187 calories with 35g of protein in 4 oz cooked, skinless chicken breast.

Is chicken breast good for weight loss?+

Yes — it's arguably the gold standard. High protein keeps you full and preserves muscle in a deficit.

How much protein in chicken breast?+

About 31g of protein per 100g cooked, or 35g in a 4 oz cooked portion.

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