Calories in Chicken Breast (cooked)
Chicken Breast (cooked) has about 198 calories per 1 breast (120 g), or 165 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 37.2 g protein, 0 g carbs and 4.3 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Lab-analysed values from USDA FoodData Central (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 breast (120 g) | 100 g (100 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal | 198 kcal | 165 kcal |
| Protein | 31 g | 37.2 g | 31 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 3.6 g | 4.3 g | 3.6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 74 mg | 89 mg | 74 mg |
About Chicken Breast (cooked)
Skinless chicken breast is the default protein for anyone counting calories: very high in protein, very low in fat. A cooked 120 g breast gives around 200 kcal and 37 g protein.
Tip: Weigh it cooked. Raw chicken loses about 25% of its weight in water during cooking, so 100 g raw becomes roughly 75 g cooked.
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Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult.
- Brisk walking44 min
- Running18 min
- Cycling25 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in chicken breast (cooked)?+
About 198 kcal per 1 breast (120 g), or 165 kcal per 100 g. One of the leanest protein sources available.
How many calories in 100 g of chicken breast (cooked)?+
100 g (100 g) is roughly 165 kcal with 31 g protein, 0 g carbs and 3.6 g fat.
Is chicken breast (cooked) high in protein?+
Yes — 1 breast gives about 37.2 g protein for 198 kcal, which is 75% of its calories from protein.
Is chicken breast (cooked) good for weight loss?+
Chicken Breast (cooked) is moderate in calories (165 kcal per 100 g). It can fit a weight-loss diet in a normal portion — the key is keeping the serving to around 120 g and watching what you eat alongside it.
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