Chicken breast nutrition
A simple, high-protein reference for logging cooked skinless chicken breast by weight.
Quick answer
A 100g serving of cooked skinless chicken breast has about 165 calories, 31g protein, 0g carbs, and 3.6g fat. Exact numbers change with cooking method, water loss, added oil, skin, breading, and brand.
Nutrition facts
Use these numbers as a practical tracking estimate. Brands, preparation, restaurant portions, and added ingredients can change the final meal.
Calories
per 100g cooked
165 kcal
Protein
very high protein density
31g
Carbs
unless breaded or sauced
0g
Fat
higher if cooked with oil or skin
3.6g
Chicken breast loses water as it cooks, so 100g cooked is not the same as 100g raw. If you weigh after cooking, use a cooked chicken breast entry. If you weigh before cooking, use a raw entry.
This distinction matters because protein and calories become more concentrated after water cooks off. A dry grilled breast can look macro-dense compared with a poached or lightly cooked one.
Chicken breast is popular during a cut because it gives a lot of protein for relatively few calories. It can make it easier to hit protein targets while leaving room for carbs, fats, vegetables, fruit, or sauces.
The main tracking mistake is ignoring cooking fat. A teaspoon of oil adds about 40 calories, and a tablespoon adds about 120 calories. Log sauces, marinades, and pan oil separately when they meaningfully change the meal.
For repeat meals, weigh one cooked portion once and save it as a common entry. For restaurant chicken, use the closest cooked chicken breast estimate, then add separate items for sauce, cheese, breading, or oil.
In Calorieo, you can type '100g cooked chicken breast' or scan a meal photo, review the estimate, and adjust the portion before saving it to your day.
The best calorie log is not just a number. It shows serving size, context, add-ons, and how the food fits the day.
About 31g of protein in 100g cooked skinless chicken breast. The exact amount changes slightly by cut, brand, moisture, and cooking method.
It can be useful for weight loss because it is high in protein and relatively low in calories, especially when cooked without much added fat.
Either works, but match the database entry to the state you weighed. Raw chicken should use a raw entry; cooked chicken should use a cooked entry.
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