🍗 Protein in Chicken Breast
Chicken Breast has 31 g of protein per 100 g, along with 165 kcal, 0 g carbs and 3.6 g fat. That means 75% of its calories come from protein — it sits in the meat group of the Procaaf food database.
Protein
31 g
Calories
165
Carbs
0 g
Fats
3.6 g
Protein by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 50 | 9.3 g | 0 g | 1.1 g |
| 50 g | 83 | 15.5 g | 0 g | 1.8 g |
| 100 g | 165 | 31 g | 0 g | 3.6 g |
| 150 g | 248 | 46.5 g | 0 g | 5.4 g |
| 200 g | 330 | 62 g | 0 g | 7.2 g |
Higher-protein alternatives
- Beef Jerky — 33 g per 100 g
- Rabbit — 33 g per 100 g
- Bacon — 37 g per 100 g
- Jamón Ibérico — 43 g per 100 g
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Frequently asked questions
- How much protein is in chicken breast?
- Chicken Breast contains 31 g of protein per 100 g, alongside 165 kcal, 0 g carbs and 3.6 g fat.
- How much protein is in 200 g of chicken breast?
- A 200 g portion of chicken breast gives about 62 g protein and 330 calories.
- Is chicken breast a good protein source?
- Yes — about 75% of the calories in chicken breast come from protein, which makes it an efficient protein source when you are eating in a deficit.
- How many calories are in 30 g of chicken breast?
- 30 g of chicken breast has roughly 50 calories, 9.3 g protein, 0 g carbs and 1.1 g fat.