How many calories in
chicken breast?
Chicken breast is the workhorse of high-protein eating — about 31g of protein per 100g raw, with almost zero carbs and minimal fat. Most fitness meal plans use it as a default protein source because it's lean, takes any seasoning, and is one of the cheapest grams of protein per dollar.
Common serving sizes.
Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical chicken breast serving translates in your tracker:
What 165 calories means.
Protein-dense — 18.8 g of protein per 100 kcal makes chicken breast an efficient choice for hitting a protein target while managing calories.
Chicken Breast vs. similar foods.
How chicken breast stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:
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How many calories in chicken breast?
Chicken Breast has approximately 165 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 1 medium breast (172g) — comes in at 284 calories.
How much protein is in chicken breast?
31g of protein per 100g. That puts chicken breast at roughly 18.8g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other protein sources.
How do I log chicken breast accurately?
The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.
Is chicken breast good for weight loss?
It depends on your overall calorie target. Chicken Breast sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.