How many calories in cooked chicken breast?
Per 100 g, cooked chicken breast provides about 165 kcal. But what matters is your real portion — and its size varies. Here are the reference values, common portions, and an honest range.
180–220 kcal · 1 breast1 breast (≈ 120 g) ≈ 198 kcal, i.e. a range of 180–220 kcal depending on size. A single to-the-gram number would be misleading.
Nutrition facts per 100 g
Calories per portion
Indicative reference values (e.g. ANSES Ciqual / USDA FoodData Central); real products vary.
Estimate cooked chicken breast from a photo, without weighing
With Volumeal, photograph your plate: cooked chicken breast is identified and its portion estimated, with a confidence range rather than a fake exact number. You can correct the portion in one tap to tighten the estimate.
To set your target, use the calorie calculator. For the full method, see how to count calories from a photo.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories in 1 breast?＋
About 198 kcal (1 breast, ≈ 120 g), with a range of 180 to 220 kcal depending on real size.
What is the value per 100 g of cooked chicken breast?＋
About 165 kcal per 100 g, with 31 g protein, 0 g carbs and 3.6 g fat (reference values).
Do I need to weigh this food?＋
No: photograph your meal with Volumeal and the portion is estimated for you, with a confidence range.