Chicken breast, raw, skinless, boneless: calories and nutrition facts
Values per 100 g (3.5 oz) of edible portion, according to the USDA.
Summary per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 4 oz (113 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 cal | 136 cal | 7% |
| Total Fat | 2.6 g | 3.0 g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 0.6 g | 3% |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 82 mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 45 mg | 51 mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | |
| Protein | 22.5 g | 25.4 g | 51% |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 5 mg | 6 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 334 mg | 377 mg | 8% |
Full nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 4 oz (113 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 cal | 136 cal | 7% |
| Energy (kJ) | 501 kJ | 566 kJ | |
| Water | 73.9 % | 83.5 % |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 4 oz (113 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 2.6 g | 3.0 g | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | |
| Protein | 22.5 g | 25.4 g | 51% |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 4 oz (113 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 0.6 g | 3% |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 82 mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | 0.8 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | 0.5 g | |
| Butyric acid (4:0) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Caproic acid (6:0) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Caprylic acid (8:0) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Capric acid (10:0) | 0.02 g | 0.02 g | |
| Lauric acid (12:0) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Myristic acid (14:0) | 0.01 g | 0.01 g | |
| Palmitic acid (16:0) | 0.39 g | 0.44 g | |
| Stearic acid (18:0) | 0.13 g | 0.15 g | |
| Palmitoleic acid (16:1) | 0.08 g | 0.09 g | |
| Oleic acid (18:1) | 0.59 g | 0.67 g | |
| Gadoleic acid (20:1) | 0.01 g | 0.01 g | |
| Erucic acid (22:1) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Linoleic acid (18:2) | 0.32 g | 0.36 g | |
| Linolenic acid (18:3) | 0.01 g | 0.01 g | |
| Stearidonic acid (18:4) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Arachidonic acid (20:4) | 0.05 g | 0.05 g | |
| EPA (20:5 n-3) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| DPA (22:5 n-3) | 0.01 g | 0.01 g | |
| DHA (22:6 n-3) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 4 oz (113 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 45 mg | 51 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 5 mg | 6 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 334 mg | 377 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 28 mg | 32 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 213 mg | 241 mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 0.7 mg | 0.8 mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 0.04 mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 22.8 µg | 25.8 µg | 47% |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 4 oz (113 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 9 µg | 10 µg | 1% |
| Retinol | 9 µg | 10 µg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.56 mg | 0.63 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.09 mg | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.18 mg | 0.20 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 9.6 mg | 10.8 mg | 68% |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 1.50 mg | 1.69 mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.81 mg | 0.92 mg | 54% |
| Folate (DFE) | 9 µg | 10 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.21 µg | 0.24 µg | 10% |
| Choline | 82 mg | 93 mg | 17% |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 4 oz (113 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash | 1.13 g | 1.28 g | |
| Alcohol (ethyl) | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
*DV = Daily Value, the FDA reference amount for adults (2,000 calories a day). It is not your personal need.
Values are for the edible portion, without peel, bone or pit. The weight on your scale may include those parts.
Averages from analyzed samples and published sources. The food in front of you may vary.
Raw or cooked?
100 g of Chicken breast, raw, skinless, boneless and 100 g of Chicken breast, skinless, boneless, meat only, grilled don't have the same calories, because cooking changes the amount of water. Pick the line that matches the state you weighed the food in.
Chicken breast, raw, skinless, boneless: 120 cal. Chicken breast, skinless, boneless, meat only, grilled: 151 cal. Values per 100 g.
(broiled or grilled) Meat, fish and eggs lose water when cooked (and some fat melts away), so 100 g cooked has more calories and protein than 100 g raw. 100 g raw gives about 75 g cooked. Per 100 g: 120 kcal raw and 151 kcal broiled or grilled. (braised or stewed) Meat, fish and eggs lose water when cooked (and some fat melts away), so 100 g cooked has more calories and protein than 100 g raw. 100 g raw gives about 75 g cooked. Per 100 g: 120 kcal raw and 157 kcal braised or stewed.
Questions about Chicken breast, raw, skinless, boneless
How many calories are in Chicken breast, raw, skinless, boneless?
Chicken breast, raw, skinless, boneless has 120 calories per 100 g (3.5 oz), according to the USDA. In 4 oz (113 g), that is 136 calories.
What is the difference between Chicken breast, raw, skinless, boneless and Chicken breast, skinless, boneless, meat only, grilled?
Chicken breast, raw, skinless, boneless has 120 cal per 100 g and Chicken breast, skinless, boneless, meat only, grilled has 151 cal. The difference comes mostly from water: cooking adds or removes water, so the same weight carries different calories.
Where do the values for Chicken breast, raw, skinless, boneless come from?
From the USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy dataset (final release, April 2018). The values are averages compiled from laboratory analyses, published literature and calculations.
Do the values apply to the brand I buy?
Not necessarily. These are averages for generic foods. For packaged products, go by the label.
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Data source
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (final release, April 2018). FDC ID 171077: “Chicken, broiler or fryers, breast, skinless, boneless, meat only, raw”.
Data version: usdasr2018-b6d8398e.