Chicken (Cock, Hen, Rooster) · Gallus gallus
Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Good nutrient density 37/100
How many beneficial nutrients Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
21% from fat
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Carbs 0%0.0 g per serving
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Fat 21%3.6 g per serving
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Protein 79%31.0 g per serving
What Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 3.6 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 30.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 590.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 10.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 30.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 690.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 250.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 150.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 1,040.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 30.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 590.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 60.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 10.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 20.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 31.0 g | |
| Histidine | 963.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 1,638.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 2,328.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 2,635.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 859.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1,231.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1,310.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 362.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 1,539.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 1,692.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 1,871.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 2,764.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 397.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 4,645.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 1,524.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 1,275.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 1,067.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 1,047.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 6.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 13.7 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 4.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 1.0 mg | |
| Choline | 85.3 mg | |
| Betaine | 6.2 mg | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 15.0 mg | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | |
| Magnesium | 29.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 228.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 256.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 74.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 1.0 mg | |
| Copper | 0.0 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.0 mg | |
| Selenium | 27.6 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 85.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 1.1 g | — |
About Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted
Skinless chicken breast is the cut that launched a thousand meal-prep containers, and for good reason. With the skin removed and roasted plain, it's about as lean as everyday meat gets — mild, tender and endlessly adaptable to whatever seasoning or sauce you throw at it.
Its appeal is almost entirely protein. Gram for gram, cooked chicken breast is one of the most protein-dense foods in a typical diet while staying low in fat and calories, which is exactly why it's a fixture in athletic and weight-management eating. Alongside the protein it supplies B vitamins (especially niacin and B6), phosphorus and selenium.
The main risk with breast meat is overcooking it into something dry, since there's little fat to keep it juicy. Treated with a bit of care, it's a reliable, no-nonsense source of lean protein.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted?
There are 165 calories in 100 g of Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted, or about 142 calories in 0.5 breast, bone and skin removed (86 g).
How much protein is in Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted?
Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted contains 31.0 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted?
Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted?
Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted provides 3.6 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted a good source of?
Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted is an excellent source of Niacin (B3) (86% DV), Protein (62% DV), Selenium (50% DV) and Vitamin B6 (35% DV) and a good source of Pantothenic Acid (B5), Phosphorus, Choline and Vitamin B12 (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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