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Chicken Breast Nutrition Facts

Chicken breast is a staple in the diets of many healthy eaters and exercisers. It’s a great source of lean protein. Dieters who eat enough protein are more likely to maintain muscle mass and preserve a healthy metabolism. But trying to calculate chicken breast calories can be complicated.

Chicken breasts are a good source of protein, they are low in fat and low in sodium. Chicken breasts provide zero grams of carbohydrate, so they are a low-car ... b food. Since chicken breasts are so versatile they are easy to incorporate into a healthy diet.

But chicken calories can be tricky. The size of the chicken breast will affect the calorie count. A single serving of chicken breast is about three ounces or the size of the palm of your hand. Many commercially packaged chicken breasts are much larger than that. So if you eat a single breast, you’re probably eating more than a single serving. boho chic wedding selections

And, of course, if you keep the skin on your chicken breast, the fat and calorie count will be much higher. A whole chicken breast with skin provides 366 calories, 55 grams of protein, 0 grams of carbohydrate, 14 grams of fat, 4 grams of saturated fat and 132 milligrams of sodium.

The preparation method and any sauces or flavorings that you add can make a big difference as well.

Three ounces of rotisserie chicken provides 170 calories, 1 gram of carbohydrate, 11 grams of fat, and 15 grams of protein.

One medium fried chicken breast provides 364 calories, 34 grams of protein, 13 grams of carbohydrate, 18 grams of fat, and 697 milligrams of sodium.

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