Protein Per 100G Cooked Chicken Breast

31 grams

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Amount Per Serving
Calories 165 Cals from Fat 36
Water n/a g
Total Fat 4.00 g
Saturated Fat 1.00 g
Polyunsaturated Fat n/a g
Monounsaturated Fat n/a g
Trans Fat n/a g
Cholesterol 85 mg
Sodium 74 mg
Potassium n/a g
Total Carbohydrate 0.00 g
Dietary Fiber n/a g
Sugars n/a g
Starch n/a g
Alcohol n/a g
Protein 31.00 g
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Calcium 1%
Iron 6%
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.

One skinless, boneless, cooked chicken breast (172 grams) has the following nutrition breakdown (1):

However, a chicken wing glazed in barbecue sauce provides 61 calories and 3.7 grams of fat. That’s comparable to a wing fried in a flour coating, which has 61 calories and 4.2 grams of fat (13, 14).

Chicken is a popular meat, and most cuts are low in calories and fat while providing ample protein.

Per 3.5 ounces (100 grams), chicken wings provide 203 calories, 30.5 grams of protein and 8.1 grams of fat (3).

Similarly, one chicken wing with skin (34 grams) has 99 calories, compared to 42 calories in a skinless wing (21 grams). Thus, 60% of the calories in chicken wings with skin come from fat, compared to 36% in a wing without skin (3, 10).

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FAQ

How much protein does cooked chicken breast have?

Cooked Chicken Breast Nutrition Facts

According to the USDA, 3 ounces (85 grams) of cooked chicken breast’s nutrition contains 133 calories. Lean chicken breast has 27.3 grams of protein and 2.8 grams of fat, 0.9 grams of which come from saturated fat.

Does chicken breast have more protein when cooked?

Beef, Chicken and Other Meats

Studies on the effects of cooking on meat have not shown significant changes in protein value, according to the American Meat Science Association. That being said, cooking meat at high temperatures for long periods of time can affect the structure of meat proteins.

Does chicken breast lose protein when cooked?

In general, meat, poultry and fish will shrink about 25 percent when cooked. Sixteen ounces (1 pound) of raw boneless, skinless chicken breast will therefore yield about 12 ounces of cooked chicken.

How much protein does 100 gms of chicken have?

1: Chicken

Chicken breast contains 31 grams of protein per 100 grams.

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