Chicken breast

in Prepared meats Barcode 0042222860901
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Chicken breast provides 89 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 21.4 g of protein. That is 100% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Prepared meats category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
1.8 g · Low
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
0 g · Low
Salt
2 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 2 onz (56 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 89 kcal 50 kcal 250 −64%
Total fat 1.8 g 1 g 1% 17.1 −90%
Saturated fat 0 g 0 g 0% 6.9 −100%
Carbohydrates 0 g 0 g 0% 3.4 −100%
Total sugars 0 g 0 g 1.8 −100%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 0.2 −100%
Protein 21.4 g 12 g 24% 21.5
Salt 2 g 1.1 g 2.7 −24%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 6260 Prepared meats products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other prepared meats

Calories lower 4%
Sugars lower 1%
Salt lower 38%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 40%
Fiber top 100%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Chicken breast meat, water, seasoning (salt, maltodextrin, sugar, dextrose, rendered chicken fat, dehydrated chicken broth, spice extractives), contains 2% or less of dextrose, sodium phosphate, salt, sodium acetate, sodium diacetate. coated with: natural smoke flavor, onion powder, garlic powder, brown sugar, dehydrated carrot, spices, natural flavor, caramel color, extractives of annatto.

Palm oil freeNot veganNot vegetarian

Additives 5

Moderate overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
2 onz (56 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0042222860901

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chicken breast?

Chicken breast contains 89 kcal per 100 g and about 50 kcal per serving (2 onz (56 g)).

How much sugar is in Chicken breast?

Chicken breast has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Chicken breast healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Chicken breast vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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