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Is Chicken breast keto?

Keto-friendly

Yes, chicken breast is keto-friendly. A serving (6 oz cooked (170 g)) has about 0 g of net carbs.

Share of a 25 g net-carb day0%

The short answer

Lean and carb-free. Cook with plenty of butter or oil to keep it juicy.

A typical serving is 6 oz cooked (170 g). That has 281 calories, 52.7 g protein, 6.1 g fat and 0 g net carbs (0 g total carbs − 0 g fiber).

How many servings fit in your carb budget?

∞servings at 20 g/day
∞servings at 25 g/day
∞servings at 50 g/day

Based on using your entire daily net-carb limit on this one food, which you would not do in practice.

Nutrition facts

Serving size6 oz cooked (170 g)
Calories281
Total fat6.1 g
Total carbohydrate0 g
Dietary fiber0 g
Net carbs0 g
Protein52.7 g

Per 100 g: 165 kcal · 0 g net carbs · 31 g protein · 3.6 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is chicken breast keto?

Yes, chicken breast is keto-friendly. A serving (6 oz cooked (170 g)) has about 0 g of net carbs.

How many carbs are in chicken breast?

A serving of chicken breast (6 oz cooked (170 g)) has about 0 g of total carbohydrates and 0 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 0 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 0 g of net carbs.

Can I eat chicken breast on a keto diet?

Yes. Lean and carb-free. Cook with plenty of butter or oil to keep it juicy. Keep an eye on total calories, especially with calorie-dense foods.

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