Chicken Breast (Skinless, Cooked): Carbs, Protein, Fat & Calories
One serving of chicken breast, skinless, cooked (3 oz cooked (85 g)) has 0 g carbs (0 g net), 26.3 g protein, 3.1 g fat and 140 calories. Change the amount below to calculate any portion.
* Based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Rounded averages from USDA FoodData Central.
Chicken Breast (Skinless, Cooked) by serving size
| Serving | Calories | Carbs | Net carbs | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz cooked (85 g) | 140 | 0 g | 0 g | 26.3 g | 3.1 g |
| 4 oz cooked (113 g) | 186 | 0 g | 0 g | 35 g | 4.1 g |
| 1 breast half (172 g) | 284 | 0 g | 0 g | 53.3 g | 6.2 g |
| 1 oz (28 g) | 47 | 0 g | 0 g | 8.8 g | 1 g |
| 100 g | 165 | 0 g | 0 g | 31 g | 3.6 g |
Key facts
- 0% of its calories come from carbs, 79% from protein and 21% from fat — it is mainly a protein food.
- Among the 6 foods in Chicken & Turkey, it ranks #2 of 6 for protein per calorie.
- To get 30 g of protein you need about 97 g (3.4 oz) — 160 calories.
- Values are for cooked weight. Raw meat and fish weigh about 25–35% more than the same piece cooked.
Compare with other chicken & turkey (per 100 g)
| Food | Calories | Carbs | Net carbs | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast (Skinless, Cooked) | 165 | 0 g | 0 g | 31 g | 3.6 g |
| Chicken Breast (Skinless, Raw) | 120 | 0 g | 0 g | 22.5 g | 2.6 g |
| Chicken Thigh (Skinless, Cooked) | 209 | 0 g | 0 g | 26 g | 10.9 g |
| Chicken Wings (With Skin, Cooked) | 290 | 0 g | 0 g | 27 g | 19.5 g |
| Ground Turkey 93/7 (Cooked) | 213 | 0 g | 0 g | 27.1 g | 11.6 g |
| Turkey Breast (Roasted, Skinless) | 147 | 0 g | 0 g | 30 g | 2.1 g |
Frequently asked questions
How many carbs are in chicken breast, skinless, cooked?
One serving of chicken breast, skinless, cooked (3 oz cooked, 85 g) has 0 g of carbohydrate, including 0 g of fiber, so 0 g net carbs. Per 100 g it has 0 g carbs (0 g net).
How much protein is in chicken breast, skinless, cooked?
One serving of chicken breast, skinless, cooked (3 oz cooked, 85 g) has 26.4 g of protein (53% of the daily value). Per 100 g it has 31 g of protein.
How much fat and how many calories are in chicken breast, skinless, cooked?
One serving of chicken breast, skinless, cooked (3 oz cooked, 85 g) has 140 calories and 3.1 g of fat, of which 0.9 g is saturated. Per 100 g: 165 calories and 3.6 g fat.
Is chicken breast, skinless, cooked keto-friendly?
Yes — chicken breast, skinless, cooked has only 0 g net carbs per 100 g, which fits easily into a keto limit of 20–50 g net carbs a day.
Is chicken breast, skinless, cooked a good source of protein?
Yes. One serving of chicken breast, skinless, cooked (3 oz cooked, 85 g) provides 26.4 g protein — over 20% of the daily value, so it counts as “high in protein”. It gives 18.8 g protein per 100 calories.
Calculators
- Carb Counter — add chicken breast, skinless, cooked to a meal and track carbs and net carbs.
- Protein Calculator — how much protein you need per day.
- Fat Calculator — your daily fat and saturated fat limits.