Non-VegetarianMeat & Poultry

Chicken (breast)

Nutrition Facts Per 100g

Chicken (breast) is a significant source of complete protein and essential micronutrients. Per 100g, it delivers 20.8g of protein — approximately 42% of an adult's daily requirement. It also provides Vitamin B12 (approximately 54% of a typical adult's daily needs) and Niacin (B3) (approximately 53% of a typical adult's daily needs). See the full nutrition breakdown below.

Nutrition Summary

172kcalCalories

20.8gProtein

0gCarbs

9.3gFat

0gFiber

Protein 48% Carbs 0% Fat 49%

Micronutrients

High in:Vitamin B12Niacin (B3)Vitamin B6PhosphorusRiboflavin (B2)

Calcium13.0 mg(1%)

Iron1.2 mg(9%)

Zinc1.5 mg(16%)

Potassium240 mg(8%)

Sodium70.0 mg(14%)

Magnesium25.0 mg(7%)

Phosphorus200 mg(29%)

Thiamin (B1)0.1 mg(9%)

Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg(17%)

Niacin (B3)8.0 mg(53%)

Vitamin C0 mg(0%)

Carotenoids20.0 µg(0%)

β-Carotene7.0 µg(0%)

Vitamin A2.0 µg(0%)

Folate (B9)10.0 µg(3%)

Vitamin B60.4 mg(31%)

Vitamin B121.3 µg(54%)

Vitamin D0.1 µg(1%)

Vitamin E0.5 mg(3%)

Fat Breakdown4

MUFA3.8 g

25%

PUFA2.0 g

33%

Omega-30.2 g

15%

Omega-61.8 g

12%

Limit These2

Saturated Fat2.6 g

Cholesterol75.0 mg

Common Serving Sizes

100g serving100g

172 kcal20.8g protein

1 medium breast172g

296 kcal35.8g protein

Allergen Information

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Chicken (breast)?

Chicken (breast) contains 172 kcal per 100g. A typical serving (100g serving) contains approximately 172 kcal.

How much protein is in Chicken (breast)?

Chicken (breast) provides 20.8g of protein per 100g, which is approximately 42% of an average adult's daily protein needs based on Indian RDA guidelines.

Is Chicken (breast) good for weight loss?

Chicken (breast) is a moderate-calorie food at 172 kcal per 100g. It can be part of a weight-loss diet when consumed in appropriate portions.

Is Chicken (breast) vegan?

Chicken (breast) is a non-vegetarian food and is not suitable for vegan or vegetarian diets.

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About this data

These nutrition facts come from mealPlan.fit, practice-management software for dietitians and nutritionists in India. Values are based on the Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT) and compared against ICMR 2020 RDAs. Dietitians use mealPlan.fit to analyse Indian meals on this same ingredient data, draft weekly meal plans with AI, and share plans with clients on WhatsApp.

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