Grilled Chicken Breast calories and macros

Where the calories come from

In grilled chicken breast, about 79% of the calories come from protein, 0% from carbs and 21% from fat. One serving is roughly 14% of a 2,000-calorie day, a common reference point. Work out your own daily target.

Common questions

How many calories are in grilled chicken breast?

A typical serving (6 oz breast) has about 280 calories. The real number depends on the recipe and the portion size.

What are the macros in grilled chicken breast?

About 52 g protein, 0 g carbs and 6 g fat per 6 oz breast. Roughly 79% of the calories come from protein, 0% from carbs and 21% from fat.

Is grilled chicken breast high in protein?

It has about 52 g of protein per 6 oz breast, which is 79% of its calories. A common guideline for building or keeping muscle is 20 to 40 g of protein in a meal.