Is Chicken breast good for your health condition?
Chicken breast is a lean protein food. How it is cooked, grilled or deep-fried, matters more to its overall nutrition than the meat itself.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Calories | 119 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 21.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Fat | 3.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 70 mg |
| Sodium | 77 mg |
| Potassium | 229 mg |
| Purines | 130.7 to 288.5 mg per 100 g (varies between tested samples) |
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), entry "Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat only, raw". Purines: USDA and ODS-NIH Database for the Purine Content of Foods, Release 2 (2025).
Quick guide by condition
| Diabetes or prediabetes | Usually fine in normal portions |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | Low in salt |
| High cholesterol | Watch the portion |
| High uric acid or gout | High purine: limit or avoid |
| Weight loss goal | Low in calories |
This guide only uses the nutrient numbers above (rules explained on How it works). It is general information and does not know your medicines, test results or portion size.
Common questions
Can people with diabetes eat chicken breast?
Going by its sugar and carbohydrate numbers, the general guide is: usually fine in normal portions. Portion, cooking method and what you eat it with all change the effect on blood sugar, so check with your doctor or dietitian before changing your diet.
Is chicken breast OK for high uric acid or gout?
Purine level: 130.7 to 288.5 mg per 100 g (varies between tested samples). General guide: High purine: limit or avoid. Purine tables describe the food, not your body, so ask your doctor what is right for you.
Is chicken breast good for high blood pressure?
Sodium is 77 mg per 100 g. General guide: low in salt. Salt added during cooking often matters more than the food itself.