USDA Standard Reference · Poultry Products

Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted

Nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 171477).

165
Caloriesmoderate density
31.0g
Proteinhigh · 62% DV
3.6g
Fatmoderate · 5% DV

The verdict

Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted is a protein standout, richer in protein than 97% of USDA whole foods.

31.0g
protein per 100g
Top 3%
protein vs USDA whole foods
165
calories per 100g
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Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted contains 165 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

💪 High Protein 🧂 Low Sodium

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted is catalogued there as FDC ID 171477, a usda standard reference entry, in the "Poultry Products" food group. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Standard Reference program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.

By the per-100g standardization, Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted reads as high protein, low sodium within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below, or browse the whole Poultry Products group for context.

Allergen indicators

No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list, always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 140g Amount per serving Calories 165 % Daily Value* Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 85mg 28% Sodium 74mg 3% Total Carbohydrate 0g 0% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 0g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 31g Vitamin D 5mcg 25% Calcium 15mg 1% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 256mg 5% * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Values per 100g

Macro Breakdown

165
Calories per 100g

165 kcal = 8% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%8of 2,000 kcal
165 kcal = 8% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 31.02gF: 3.57gC: 0g
31.0g
Protein
62% DV
3.6g
Total Fat
5% DV
74mg
Sodium
3% DV

Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.

How Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted compares to Poultry Products

Per 100 g, against the average across all poultry products foods in USDA FoodData Central.

97% Higher in protein than 97% of poultry products on record, a standout in its group.

Calories 16% below average
This food165 kcal
Category avg197 kcal
Protein 33% above average
This food31.0g
Category avg23.3g
Fat 67% below average
This food3.6g
Category avg10.7g

Category averages computed live across the USDA Poultry Products group. Compare against a specific food →

Where Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted ranks on protein

Its 31.0g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,879 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g - Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

31 Top 3% higher than 97% of 7,879 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). Below this entry. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). Below this entry. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). Below this entry. 15–20: 782 USDA reference foods (10%). Below this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Below this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Below this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). This entry sits in this band. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · April 2026

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 0.0 G
0%
Energy 165.0 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 0.0 G
0%
Protein 31.0 G
62%
Total Sugars 0.0 G
Total lipid (fat) 3.6 G
5%
Alcohol, ethyl 0.0 G
Ash 1.1 G
Caffeine 0.0 MG
Energy 690.0 kJ
Theobromine 0.0 MG
Water 65.3 G

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Betaine 6.2 MG
Choline, total 85.3 MG
Folate, DFE 4.0 UG
Folate, food 4.0 UG
Folate, total 4.0 UG
Folic acid 0.0 UG
Niacin 13.7 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.0 MG
Riboflavin 0.1 MG
Thiamin 0.1 MG
Vitamin B-12 0.3 UG
Vitamin B-12, added 0.0 UG
Vitamin B-6 0.6 MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 0.0 MG
Vitamin E, added 0.0 MG
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) 0.0 UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 0.3 UG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 15.0 MG
1%
Iron, Fe 1.0 MG
6%
Potassium, K 256.0 MG
5%
Sodium, Na 74.0 MG
3%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units 5 IU
1%
Carotene, alpha 0.0 UG
Carotene, beta 0.0 UG
Copper, Cu 0.0 MG
Cryptoxanthin, beta 0.0 UG
Lycopene 0.0 UG
Magnesium, Mg 29.0 MG
Manganese, Mn 0.0 MG
Phosphorus, P 228.0 MG
Retinol 6.0 UG
Selenium, Se 27.6 UG
Vitamin A, IU 21 IU
Vitamin A, RAE 6.0 UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.1 UG
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 0.1 UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.3 MG
Zinc, Zn 1.0 MG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 85.0 MG
28%
Fatty acids, total saturated 1.0 G
5%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 1.2 G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.8 G
MUFA 16:1 0.1 G
MUFA 18:1 1.0 G
MUFA 20:1 0.0 G
MUFA 22:1 0.0 G
PUFA 18:2 0.6 G
PUFA 18:3 0.0 G
PUFA 18:4 0.0 G
PUFA 20:4 0.1 G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0.0 G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.0 G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0.0 G
SFA 10:0 0.0 G
SFA 12:0 0.0 G
SFA 14:0 0.0 G
SFA 16:0 0.7 G
SFA 18:0 0.3 G
SFA 4:0 0.0 G
SFA 6:0 0.0 G
SFA 8:0 0.0 G

Amino Acids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Alanine 1.7 G
Arginine 1.9 G
Aspartic acid 2.8 G
Cystine 0.4 G
Glutamic acid 4.6 G
Glycine 1.5 G
Histidine 1.0 G
Isoleucine 1.6 G
Leucine 2.3 G
Lysine 2.6 G
Methionine 0.9 G
Phenylalanine 1.2 G
Proline 1.3 G
Serine 1.1 G
Threonine 1.3 G
Tryptophan 0.4 G
Tyrosine 1.0 G
Valine 1.5 G

Other

Nutrient Amount % DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin 0.0 UG

Key takeaways

  • Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted delivers 31.0g of protein per 100g, more than 97% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 165 calories per 100g - below the poultry products average of 197. Compare poultry products
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits high protein, low sodium patterns.

Nearby Foods

Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.

Chicken, canned, meat only, with broth

Whole Food
165 cal
P: 21.77gF: 7.95gC: 0g

Turkey, thigh, from whole bird, meat only, roasted

Whole Food
165 cal
P: 27.71gF: 6.04gC: 0g

Chicken, roasting, giblets, cooked, simmered

Whole Food
165 cal
P: 26.77gF: 5.22gC: 0.86g

Ostrich, ground, raw

Whole Food
165 cal
P: 20.22gF: 8.7gC: 0g

Turkey, dark meat, meat and skin, raw

Whole Food
166 cal
P: 19.81gF: 8.97gC: 0.15g

Turkey, retail parts, breast, meat and skin, cooked, roasted

Whole Food
164 cal
P: 29.01gF: 5.33gC: 0.05g

→ Compare Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted side-by-side with Chicken and Turkey

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted? ▼
Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted contains 165 calories per 100g. It has 31.0g of protein, 3.6g of fat, and 0g of carbohydrates.
How much sodium is in Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted? ▼
Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted contains 74mg of sodium per 100g, which is 3% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted good for a diet? ▼
Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted has 165 calories per 100g. With 31.0g of protein, it can help with satiety. Fat content: 3.6g.
How does Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted compare to other foods? ▼
Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted provides 165 calories and 31.0g protein per 100g. That is 5 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the Poultry Products category.
What food group does Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted belong to? ▼
Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted is classified under "Poultry Products" in the USDA FoodData Central database (FDC ID: 171477).

More in This Category

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133 cal 24.3g protein 4.0g fat
Chicken breast tenders, breaded, cooked, microwaved
252 cal 16.4g protein 12.9g fat 17.6g carbs
Chicken breast tenders, breaded, uncooked
263 cal 14.7g protein 15.8g fat 15.0g carbs
Chicken patty, frozen, cooked
287 cal 14.8g protein 19.6g fat 12.8g carbs
Chicken patty, frozen, uncooked
292 cal 14.3g protein 20.0g fat 13.6g carbs
Chicken, broiler or fryers, breast, skinless, boneless, meat only, cooked, braised
157 cal 32.1g protein 3.2g fat

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Primary source data

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Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central October 2024 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 171477) — USDA Standard Reference database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.