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Chicken Breast Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted

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A 100g serving covers 86% of the daily recommended Niacin, making Chicken Breast Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Chicken Breast Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) stands out for its lean protein profile — 31g of protein with only 3.6g of fat per 100g. At 165 calories per 100g, Chicken Breast Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) offers moderate energy density suitable for balanced meals. Sodium is modest at 74mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Chicken Breast Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) delivers meaningful amounts of 9 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories165KCAL
Protein31G
Fat3.6G
Carbs0G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

156kcal
  • Protein79%31 g
  • Fat21%3.6 g
  • Carbs0%0 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water65.3G
Energy165KCAL
Protein31.0G
Total lipid (fat)3.6G
Carbohydrate, by difference0G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Total Sugars0G
Cholesterol85.0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.07MG
Riboflavin0.11MG
Niacin13.7MG
Vitamin B-60.60MG
Folate, total4.0UG
Vitamin B-120.34UG
Vitamin A, RAE6.0UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.27MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0.10UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)0.30UG
Calcium, Ca15.0MG
Iron, Fe1.0MG
Magnesium, Mg29.0MG
Phosphorus, P228MG
Potassium, K256MG
Sodium, Na74.0MG
Zinc, Zn1.0MG
Copper, Cu0.05MG
Manganese, Mn0.02MG
Selenium, Se27.6UG
Energy690kJ
Ash1.1G
Pantothenic acid0.96MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food4.0UG
Folate, DFE4.0UG
Choline, total85.3MG
Betaine6.2MG
Vitamin B-12, added0UG
Retinol6.0UG
Carotene, beta0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU21.0IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin0UG
Vitamin E, added0MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units5.0IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)0.10UG
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone)0UG
Fatty acids, total saturated1.0G
SFA 4:00G
SFA 6:00G
SFA 8:00G
SFA 10:00G
SFA 12:00.01G
SFA 14:00.03G
SFA 16:00.69G
SFA 18:00.25G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated1.2G
MUFA 16:10.15G
MUFA 18:11.0G
MUFA 20:10.03G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.77G
PUFA 18:20.59G
PUFA 18:30.03G
PUFA 18:40G
PUFA 20:40.06G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.01G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.01G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.02G
Tryptophan0.36G
Threonine1.3G
Isoleucine1.6G
Leucine2.3G
Lysine2.6G
Methionine0.86G
Cystine0.40G
Phenylalanine1.2G
Tyrosine1.0G
Valine1.5G
Arginine1.9G
Histidine0.96G
Alanine1.7G
Aspartic acid2.8G
Glutamic acid4.6G
Glycine1.5G
Proline1.3G
Serine1.1G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken) (52g)8616.1g1.9g0g
breast, bone and skin removed (86g)14226.7g3.1g0g
cup, chopped or diced (140g)23143.4g5g0g

Scaled from Chicken Breast Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Chicken Breast Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) is a excellent source of Protein (62% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein

Dietary Considerations

  • Chicken Breast Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) is naturally low in sodium at 74mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Chicken Breast Meat Only (Cooked, Roasted) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 31.0g protein and only 0.0g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

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  • Protein: top 3% (#248 of 8,262)
  • Vitamin D: top 21% (#1,735 of 8,262)
  • Magnesium: top 25% (#2,066 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories165
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.6G5%
Cholesterol 85.0MG28%
Sodium 74.0MG3%
Total Carbohydrate 0G0%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0G
Protein 31.0G62%
Vitamin D 0.10UG1%
Calcium 15.0MG1%
Iron 1.0MG6%
Potassium 256MG5%

* 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: 171477.

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