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Chicken breast (roasted)

The reference point for lean protein: almost a third of its weight is protein.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g165 kcal 31.0 g0.0 g 0.0 g3.6 g
Per 100 kcal— 18.8 g0.0 g 0.0 g2.2 g
Three ounces · 85 g140 kcal26.4 g0.0 g0.0 g3.0 g

Where the calories come from

protein 79%fat 21%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars0.0 g
Saturated fat1.0 g
Sodium74 mg · 3% DV
Potassium256 mg · 5% DV
Calcium15 mg · 1% DV
Iron1 mg · 6% DV
Magnesium29 mg · 7% DV
Vitamin C0.0 mg · 0% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)6 mcg · 1% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.3 mg · 2% DV
Folate (DFE)4 mcg · 1% DV
Choline85.3 mg · 16% DV
Vitamin B60.60 mg · 35% DV
Phosphorus228 mg · 18% DV
Copper0.05 mg · 6% DV
Potassium : sodium3.5 : 1 · favorable
Protein26 g · 53% DVFiber0.0 g · 0% DVPotassium218 mg · 5% DVCalcium13 mg · 1% DVIron0.9 mg · 5% DVMagnesium25 mg · 6% DVSodium63 mg · 3% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 171477 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

97 gfor 30 g protein
160 kcalthose grams cost
0.0 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Rolled oatsChicken breast
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliChicken breast
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breast

Rank within meat, fish & dairy

Cod24.3 gShrimp24.2 gCanned tuna22.0 gCrab21.5 gLobster21.3 gEgg white21.0 gTurkey breast20.5 gTilapia20.4 gHalibut20.3 gChicken breast18.8 gScallops18.5 gFlounder17.7 g#10 of 62 in Meat, fish & dairy · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Chicken breast0.0 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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