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Chicken Breast — RoastedA
Proteins · #8 of 34

Chicken Breast

Roasted · Poultry

67/100A tier
Calories165
Protein31g
Fiber0g
Sodium74mg
Sugar—g

Graded A — 67 out of 100, #8 of 34 proteins. Protein quality (DIAAS) carries the score (94/100); omega-3 drags it down (2/100).

The short version: The default. Boring, cheap, effective.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories165
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.6g5%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 85mg28%
Sodium 74mg3%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 31g62%
Niacin 13.7mg86%
Selenium 27.6mcg50%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg35%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 67

Protein quality (DIAAS) ×2094
Clean label ×1593
Protein ×2575
Micronutrients ×3052
Omega-3 ×102

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#8 of 34 in Proteins. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Chicken Breast healthy?

It grades A — 67 out of 100, #8 of 34 proteins in our system. The default. Boring, cheap, effective.

How many calories are in Chicken Breast?

165 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Chicken Breast calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.