Low in fat but packed with protein, chicken breast is an excellent choice for weight loss and a healthy diet.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), one 120g serving of boneless, skinless chicken breast has 193 calories, with 36 grams of protein, 4 grams of fat, and zero carbs.
“As long as you’re eating the breast meat, chicken is considered a lean meat,” says Emily Tills, M.S., R.D.N., C.D.N. “Chicken is a great protein option — lean, cheap, and readily available.”
When it comes to chicken breast, calories and nutritional content will depend on how you cook it and whether or not you eat the skin (which contains a good deal of fat).
Poaching, baking, roasting, and broiling boneless, skinless chicken breasts are the healthiest options; frying even boneless, skinless breasts in oil, can add significant calories and fat.
Read on for a caloric breakdown of the different preparations of chicken breasts, wings, and thighs.
1 medium breast, boneless with skin (130g): 250 calories, 34 grams protein, 11 grams fat
1 medium breast, boneless, skinless, and no coating (120g): 211 calories, 36 grams protein, 7 grams fat
Not all parts of the chicken are created equal nutritionally. Chicken wings can really rack up the fat and calories.
Wings offer just over 1 ounce of meat, so the difference between a single baked and fried wing is small (but who eats just one)?
The differences will add up depending on how many wings you consume in a single sitting, so baking is your best bet
Chicken thighs are juicier but also more caloric than chicken breast. If you choose this part of the chicken, we recommend baking.
1 large thigh, with skin (105 g): 243 calories, 24 grams protein, 15 grams fat
1 large thigh, skinless (90g): 160 calories, 22 grams protein, 7 grams fat
1 small thigh, with skin (100 g): 271 calories, 19 grams protein, 19 grams fat
1 medium thigh, skinless (100 g): 230 calories, 20 grams protein, 14 grams fat
Breaded Chicken Cutlet Calories and Nutrition
Chicken cutlets are a culinary blank canvas â you can cover them in sauce or breading or grill the cutlets and serve them on a sandwich. Chicken cutlets can also be suitable for a variety of diet plans, as they are low in fat and calories.
One 4-ounce breaded chicken cutlet contains the following, according to the USDA:
- 2 g saturated fat
- 0 g fiber
- 0 g sugar
About 68 percent of the calories in a breaded chicken cutlet comes from protein, 24 percent come from fat and the remainder from carbs. Consuming protein is vital for your health because it helps build and repair your bodys cells and tissues.
Chicken cutlets are thin strips of meat from chicken breasts that can be used in a variety of recipes.
Many people find it difficult to cook healthy meals for themselves on a regular basis. If you find yourself pressed for time, eating precooked rotisserie chicken can be a healthy alternative to many of the available fast food options.
A 4-ounce serving of rotisserie chicken breast contains:
- 0.7 g saturated fat
- 0 g fiber
- 0 g sugar
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1 Oz Baked Boneless Chicken Breast
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 35 | Cals from Fat 13 | |
| Water | n/a g | |
| Total Fat | 1.39 g | |
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| Potassium | n/a g | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.00 g | |
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| Alcohol | n/a g | |
| Protein | 5.32 g | |
| Vitamin A | n/a | |
| Vitamin C | n/a | |
| Calcium | n/a | |
| Iron | n/a | |
| Vitamin E | n/a | |
| Thiamin | n/a | |
| Riboflavin | n/a | |
| Niacin | n/a | |
| Vitamin B6 | n/a | |
| Folate | n/a | |
| Vitamin B12 | n/a | |
| Pantothenic Acid | n/a | |
| Phosphorous | n/a | |
| Magnesium | n/a | |
| Selenium | n/a | |
| Zinc | n/a | |
| Copper | n/a | |
* Percentage breakdown of calories from carbs, protein, fat and alcohol.
Wings offer just over 1 ounce of meat, so the difference between a single baked and fried wing is small (but who eats just one)?
1 large thigh, with skin (105 g): 243 calories, 24 grams protein, 15 grams fat
Chicken thighs are juicier but also more caloric than chicken breast. If you choose this part of the chicken, we recommend baking.
1 large thigh, skinless (90g): 160 calories, 22 grams protein, 7 grams fat
1 medium breast, boneless, skinless, and no coating (120g): 211 calories, 36 grams protein, 7 grams fat
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