Chicken Breast Meat and Skin (Raw)
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A 100g serving covers 62% of the daily recommended Niacin, making Chicken Breast Meat and Skin (Raw) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (20.9g), fat (9.3g), and carbohydrates (0g) per 100g. At 172 calories per 100g, Chicken Breast Meat and Skin (Raw) offers moderate energy density suitable for balanced meals. Sodium is modest at 63mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Chicken Breast Meat and Skin (Raw) delivers meaningful amounts of 10 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein50%20.9 g
- Fat50%9.3 g
- Carbs0%0 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 69.5 | G |
| Energy | 172 | KCAL |
| Protein | 20.9 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 9.3 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 | G |
| Total Sugars | 0 | G |
| Cholesterol | 64.0 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.06 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 | MG |
| Niacin | 9.9 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.53 | MG |
| Folate, total | 4.0 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.34 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 24.0 | UG |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.27 | MG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.40 | UG |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 11.0 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 0.74 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 25.0 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 174 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 220 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 63.0 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.80 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.04 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.02 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 16.6 | UG |
| Energy | 720 | kJ |
| Ash | 1.0 | G |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.80 | MG |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 4.0 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 4.0 | UG |
| Choline, total | 67.1 | MG |
| Betaine | 8.8 | MG |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 | UG |
| Retinol | 24.0 | UG |
| Carotene, beta | 0 | UG |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 | UG |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 83.0 | IU |
| Lycopene | 0 | UG |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 | MG |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.06 | MG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 16.0 | IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0 | UG |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.7 | G |
| SFA 4:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 6:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 8:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 10:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.01 | G |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.08 | G |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.9 | G |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.54 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.8 | G |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.50 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 3.2 | G |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.10 | G |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.0 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.7 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.08 | G |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.05 | G |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.01 | G |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.01 | G |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.02 | G |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.10 | G |
| Tryptophan | 0.24 | G |
| Threonine | 0.87 | G |
| Isoleucine | 1.1 | G |
| Leucine | 1.5 | G |
| Lysine | 1.7 | G |
| Methionine | 0.56 | G |
| Cystine | 0.27 | G |
| Phenylalanine | 0.82 | G |
| Tyrosine | 0.68 | G |
| Valine | 1.0 | G |
| Arginine | 1.3 | G |
| Histidine | 0.63 | G |
| Alanine | 1.2 | G |
| Aspartic acid | 1.9 | G |
| Glutamic acid | 3.1 | G |
| Glycine | 1.2 | G |
| Proline | 0.95 | G |
| Serine | 0.73 | G |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 | G |
| Caffeine | 0 | MG |
| Theobromine | 0 | MG |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| breast, bone removed (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken) (87g) | 150 | 18.1g | 8g | 0g |
| breast, bone removed (145g) | 249 | 30.2g | 13.4g | 0g |
Scaled from Chicken Breast Meat and Skin (Raw)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Chicken Breast Meat and Skin (Raw) is a excellent source of Protein (42% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
Dietary Considerations
Chicken Breast Meat and Skin (Raw) is naturally low in sodium at 63mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.
Chicken Breast Meat and Skin (Raw) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 20.9g protein and only 0.0g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Vitamin D: top 11% (#909 of 8,262)
- Protein: top 25% (#2,066 of 8,262)
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* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Data Source
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 171474.
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