How Many Calories in a Chicken Breast?

In terms of nutritional content, chicken is known for being rich in protein, a nutrient that is important for growth, tissue repair, and maintenance of body functions. It is also rich in other nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and fat.

How many calories are there in a chicken breast? The amount depends on how it was prepared and if it has skin or not.

How Many Calories in a Chicken Breast?
If you are concerned about the amount of calories you consume from eating chicken, remove the chicken skin first before eating the meat since it contains a lot of fat.

%DV=%Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Chicken Breast, Raw (100g)
Calories	Protein	Total Fat	Cholesterol	Sodium
172	21 g 42%	9 g 13 %	64 mg 22%	63 mg 2%
Chicken Breast, Fried (100g)
Calories	Protein	Total Fat	Cholesterol	Sodium
260	25 g 50%	12 g 20%	85mg 28%	99 mg 4%
Chicken Breast, Roasted (100g)
Calories	Protein	Total Fat	Cholesterol	Sodium
197	30 g 60%	8 g 12%	84 mg 28%	71 mg 2%
Chicken Breast, Stewed (100g)
Calories	Protein	Total Fat	Cholesterol	Sodium
184	27g 54%	7 g 10%	75 mg 25%	62mg 2%