Chicken Breast Nutrition Chicken breast is a great source of nutrition. A 4-ounce chicken breast is high in protein, low in fat and packed with nutrients such as B vitamins, amino acids, potassium, selenium, niacin, etc. that are critical for building and maintaining a healthy body. The chicken breast is one of the most nutritious and best-tasting parts of the chicken. A chicken breast is full of protein while being low in carbohydrates and fat. Depending on the way it is cooked, chicken breast can also be low in calories while providing many of the vitamins and other nutrients you need every day. Facts about Chicken Breast Nutrition Chicken Breast. A serving size of chicken breast is about 4-6 ounces. This serving would be a piece of chicken about 4 inches long, 2 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick. The nutritional information below is based on this serving size. A serving of chicken breast contains vitamins B, B6, B12, C, D, E, niacin, and magnesium. Depending on how it is cooked, a chicken breast will contain about 150 to 260 calories. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast. Boneless skinless chicken breast is, as the name describes, a chicken breast with the skin and bones removed. This chicken breast contains only small amounts of fat and the least amount of calories of any of the chicken breasts. Grilled Chicken Breast. A chicken breast cooked on a grill results in lower calories and fats since the chicken does not sit in the fat that is released as it cooks. It is also extremely high in protein providing 100% of the recommended daily allowance. Cooked Chicken Breast. The cooked chicken breast contains the most calories and fats of any of the chicken breasts. The amount of cholesterol is also the highest of any of the chicken breasts. Refer to this table to compare all of the types of chicken breast.
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