Chicken: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of chicken has 165 kcal. ½ breast, skinless (86 g): 142 kcal.
Chicken is in the family Meat & eggs. Per 100 g it provides 31 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates (0 g fiber) and 3.6 g fat: about 79% of its calories come from protein.
What chicken provides most
- High in vitamin B3 (niacin): 13.7 mg per 100 g, 86 % of the Daily Value.
- High in protein: 31 g per 100 g, 62 % of the Daily Value.
- High in selenium: 27.6 µg per 100 g, 50 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin B6: 0.6 mg per 100 g, 35 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of phosphorus: 228 mg per 100 g, 18 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin B12: 0.34 µg per 100 g, 14 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: cholesterol: 85 mg.
Chicken per serving
The serving is ½ breast, skinless, 86 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | ½ breast, skinless |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal | 142 kcal |
| Protein | 31 g | 26.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 3.6 g | 3.1 g |
| Sodium | 74 mg | 63.6 mg |
Chicken nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 165 kcal | — |
| Protein | 31 g | 62 % |
| Total fat | 3.6 g | 5 % |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 5 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.77 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 85 mg | 28 % |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 % |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars | 0 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 6 µg | 1 % |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg | 1 % |
| Vitamin E | 0.27 mg | 2 % |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 µg | 0 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.07 mg | 6 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.11 mg | 9 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 13.7 mg | 86 % |
| B6 | 0.6 mg | 35 % |
| B9 · Folate | 4 µg | 1 % |
| B12 | 0.34 µg | 14 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 15 mg | 1 % |
| Iron | 1 mg | 6 % |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 7 % |
| Phosphorus | 228 mg | 18 % |
| Potassium | 256 mg | 5 % |
| Sodium | 74 mg | 3 % |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 9 % |
| Selenium | 27.6 µg | 50 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.03 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0.01 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0.02 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other meat & eggs
Of 8 foods in this family on Micela, chicken ranks 6th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🥓 Bacon | 548 | 35.7 g |
| 2 | 🐑 Lamb | 294 | 24.5 g |
| 3 | 🥩 Beef | 257 | 26.8 g |
| 4 | 🍖 Grilled steak | 255 | 23.5 g |
| 5 | 🐖 Pork | 248 | 27.1 g |
| 6 | 🍗 Chicken | 165 | 31 g |
| 7 | 🦃 Turkey | 159 | 29.1 g |
| 8 | 🥚 Egg | 143 | 12.6 g |
Among Micela's 180 foods, chicken is in the top 10 for protein (2nd), vitamin B3 (niacin) (2nd), vitamin B6 (8th).
Where it comes from
From the red junglefowl, Southeast Asia.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does chicken have?
100 g of chicken has 165 kcal. ½ breast, skinless (86 g) has 142 kcal.
How much protein does chicken have?
31 g per 100 g; 26.7 g in ½ breast, skinless.
How many carbs does chicken have?
0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 0 g is fiber and 0 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does chicken have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: vitamin B3 (niacin), 86 %; protein, 62 %; selenium, 50 %; vitamin B6, 35 %.
Where does chicken come from?
From the red junglefowl, Southeast Asia. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 5064 · Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted · Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted
One serving (½ breast, skinless) is about 7% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers