Is grilled chicken breast good for weight loss?
Yes. It is one of the better picks. One serving (150 g cooked) has 225 kcal and 35 g protein.
225kcal
35 gprotein
0 gcarbs
10 gfat
Why
- 15.3 g protein per 100 kcal (high; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 225 kcal a serving is 13% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 35 g is 29% of 120 g protein.
The portion to aim for
250 g keeps it to 376 kcal with 58 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 151 | 23 g |
| 150 g | 225 | 35 g |
| 200 g | 299 | 46 g |
| 250 g | 376 | 58 g |
Pair it with
- Whey shake (with water)120 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 scoop
- Whey shake with milk265 kcal · 32 g protein · 1 glass
- Chicken soup105 kcal · 12 g protein · 1 bowl