~20 g protein
90 g~98 kcal
How Much Protein Is in Chicken Breast?
100 g of skinless chicken breast contains about 22 g of protein.
That amount contains approximately 109 calories.
PROTEIN BY SERVING
Protein in chicken breast by weight
Protein increases directly with the amount of chicken breast you eat. These values use raw skinless chicken breast, so cooked weights will differ as water is lost during cooking.
| Serving | Protein | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 11 g | 55 kcal |
| 100 g | 22 g | 109 kcal |
| 150 g | 33 g | 164 kcal |
| 200 g | 44 g | 218 kcal |
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PROTEIN QUALITY
Is chicken breast a high-protein food?
Chicken breast provides a large amount of protein for its calorie content.
100 g of skinless chicken breast contains about 22 g of protein for 109 calories, making it a protein-dense choice.
Approximately 81% of the calories in skinless chicken breast come from protein.
PUT IT IN CONTEXT
How much chicken breast provides 20–30 g of protein?
These are approximate values based on raw skinless chicken breast.
~25 g protein
115 g~125 kcal
~30 g protein
135 g~147 kcal
Nutrition data and methodology
Nutrition values are based on Fineli European food-composition data for chicken breast strips without skin. Fineli reports approximately 22 g of protein and 109 kcal per 100 g.
All serving and protein-target values on this page are calculated from that same 100 g basis. The values refer to raw skinless chicken breast; cooked chicken weighs less because it loses water during cooking.
Chicken breast naturally varies in composition, so the values shown are practical estimates rather than exact measurements.
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Common questions about protein in chicken breast
How much protein is in 100 g of chicken breast?
100 g of skinless chicken breast contains approximately 22 g of protein.
How much protein is in 150 g of chicken breast?
150 g of skinless chicken breast contains approximately 33 g of protein.
How much protein is in 200 g of chicken breast?
200 g of skinless chicken breast contains approximately 44 g of protein.
Is chicken breast high in protein?
Yes. Around 81% of the calories in skinless chicken breast come from protein.
Does cooking change the protein in chicken breast?
Cooking changes water content and therefore the protein concentration per 100 g. The values on this page use raw skinless chicken breast so raw and cooked weights should not be treated as interchangeable.
MACRO CALCULATOR
How much protein should you eat per day?
Knowing that 100 g of chicken breast has about 22 g of protein is useful. Knowing how that fits into your own daily protein and macro targets is more useful.