USDA-derived generic food data
What is the nutrition score of Chicken Breast?
Per 100g, Chicken Breast has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 18/100. Its strongest contributions are Vitamin B3, Protein, Vitamin B6. Treat this as a fixed nutrient comparison, not a personal recommendation.
Reviewed 16 July 2026. USDA-derived values are estimates for a generic food and can vary with preparation and brand.
Daily Nutrient Contribution
18/100
9 nutrients provide at least 10% of the daily reference used for this comparison.
Nutrition facts
The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for 1 breast (170g).
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per 1 breast |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal | 281 kcal |
| Protein | 31 g | 53 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 4 g | 6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 1 g | 2 g |
| Sodium | 74 mg | 126 mg |
| Potassium | 256 mg | 435 mg |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 26 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg | 1.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 49 mg |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 1.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 µg | 0.6 µg |
| Folate | 4 µg | 7 µg |
Where Chicken Breast contributes most
These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.
Vitamin B3
83%
13.7 mg per 100g
Protein
55%
31 g per 100g
Vitamin B6
43%
0.6 mg per 100g
Phosphorus
41%
228 mg per 100g
Sat fat
1 g per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Sodium
74 mg per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Source and limits
This page uses Nutrigate's USDA FoodData Central-derived generic-food table. It is useful for comparison, while the label on a branded product is more specific. Nutrition information is not medical advice.
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