How many carbs are in chicken breast?
1 small or thin slice of chicken breast contains about 0g of carbohydrate, 7.9g of protein, and 53 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz, cooked (28.4g) | 0g | 0g | 0g |
| 1 small or thin slice (30g) | 0g | 0g | 0g |
| 1 medium slice (60g) | 0.1g | 0g | 0.1g |
| 1 large or thick slice (85g) | 0.1g | 0g | 0.1g |
| 1 breast (130g) | 0.1g | 0g | 0.1g |
| 1 cup, cooked, diced (135g) | 0.1g | 0g | 0.1g |
Net carbs in chicken breast
1 small or thin slice of chicken breast contains 0g of net carbs — total carbs (0g) minus dietary fiber (0g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for chicken breast (per 100g)
- Calories: 175 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 0.1g
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 0.1g
- Protein: 26.4g
- Fat: 7.7g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2341359). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in chicken breast?
1 small or thin slice of chicken breast contains about 0g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0g of fiber, the net carbs are about 0g.
How many net carbs are in chicken breast?
Net carbs in 1 small or thin slice of chicken breast are about 0g — that is total carbs (0g) minus dietary fiber (0g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is chicken breast good for diabetics?
Chicken breast contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is chicken breast keto-friendly?
Whether chicken breast fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 small or thin slice) provides about 0g of net carbs.