How many calories in Grilled chicken breast?
Grilled chicken breast, 1 breast (120 g): about 211 calories, with 36 g protein, 0 g carbs and 7 g fat. Across common recipes it usually ranges from 150 to 210 kcal per 100 g, depending on how it's made.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 breast (120 g) | 1 small breast (105 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 176 kcal | 211 kcal | 185 kcal |
| Protein | 29.6 g | 36 g | 31 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 5.5 g | 7 g | 6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
What makes Grilled chicken breast higher or lower in calories?
Skin, sauce or marinade, added oil and how much water is lost in cooking all change the calories. Eating the skin takes it from about 176 to 206 kcal per 100 g, and a sauce adds carbs and sodium.
Tips for a lighter portion
- Eating the skin adds about 30 kcal per 100 g and doubles the fat (10.6 g vs 5.5 g per 100 g).
- Grilled with sauce adds about 7 g carbs and roughly 120 mg more sodium per 100 g: ask for the sauce on the side.
How long to burn off 1 breast?
52min · Walking
18min · Running
27min · CyclingFor a 70 kg (154 lb) person, from the Compendium of Physical Activities (2024).
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Numbers come from the Tabaq food database and are checked against published food-composition tables. They are estimates: every kitchen is different. How we calculate · General information only, not a substitute for advice from your doctor or a registered dietitian.
Sources
- USDA FoodData Central: Chicken breast, grilled without sauce, skin not eaten (FNDDS 2705968)
- USDA FoodData Central: Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted (SR 171477)
- USDA FoodData Central: Chicken breast, grilled, skin eaten (FNDDS 2705967)
- USDA FoodData Central: Chicken breast, baked or broiled, skin not eaten (FNDDS 2705958)
