How much protein is in 200g chicken breast, raw vs. cooked?
200g of boneless, skinless chicken breast contains about 45g of protein weighed raw or 61g weighed cooked (grilled). Cooking removes water, concentrating protein per gram. A 200g cooked portion is a different amount of chicken from a 200g raw portion.
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How much protein is in 200g chicken breast, raw vs. cooked?
200g of boneless, skinless chicken breast contains about 45g of protein weighed raw or 61g weighed cooked (grilled). Cooking removes water, concentrating protein per gram. A 200g cooked portion is a different amount of chicken from a 200g raw portion.
Quick Facts
Food Item
200g Chicken Breast
Protein Content
45g (raw) / 61g (cooked)
200g Chicken Breast: Raw vs. Cooked
| Weighed portion | Protein per 100g | Protein per 200g |
|---|---|---|
| Raw | About 22.5g | About 45g |
| Cooked (grilled) | About 30.5g | About 61g |
200g of boneless, skinless chicken breast contains about 45g of protein when weighed raw or 61g when weighed cooked (grilled). USDA FoodData Central lists 22.525g protein per 100g raw and 30.54g per 100g grilled; portion estimates are rounded. Cooking reduces water weight, so a 200g cooked portion contains more chicken than a 200g raw portion. Cooking does not create extra protein. Weigh your portion and use the matching raw or cooked nutrition entry; values vary with cooking method and moisture loss.
Sources: USDA FoodData Central for raw chicken breast and grilled chicken breast.
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