Calories in Chicken breast, grilled
Per 100 g
Chicken breast, grilled has 165 calories per 100 g. That is about 8% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 31.0 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate, 3.6 g of fat and 0.0 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 165 calories and 31.0 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as high in protein and strong protein per calorie. About the leanest common protein there is — roughly three-quarters of its calories come from protein.
Calories and macros
| Per 100 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal | 165 kcal | 8% |
| Protein | 31.0 g | 31.0 g | 62% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 3.6 g | 3.6 g | 5% |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about chicken breast, grilled
How many calories are in chicken breast, grilled?
Chicken breast, grilled has 165 calories per 100 g, which is about 8% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of chicken breast, grilled?
100 g of chicken breast, grilled contains 165 calories.
How much protein is in chicken breast, grilled?
One serving of 100 g provides 31.0 g of protein — 31.0 g per 100 g, or 62% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in chicken breast, grilled?
One serving of 100 g contains 0.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 0.0 g is fibre.
What is chicken breast, grilled a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, chicken breast, grilled qualifies as high in protein and strong protein per calorie. At least 20% of its calories come from protein. About 19 g of protein for every 100 calories.