Is rotisserie chicken breast high in protein?

Per calorie, rotisserie chicken breast ranks #24 of 536 everyday foods in the USDA data Imi uses, with 20.4 g of protein per 100 calories. Foods with about 10 g or more per 100 calories are very protein-dense.

How many calories are in rotisserie chicken breast?

3 oz (85 g) has about 116 calories, with 2.4 g of fat and 0 g of carbohydrate, per USDA FoodData Central.

How much protein is in rotisserie chicken breast? 23.8 g per 3 oz

Q: How much protein is in rotisserie chicken breast?

3 oz (85 g) of rotisserie chicken breast has 23.8 g of protein and 116 calories: about 20.4 g of protein per 100 calories, which is very high.

At a glance

23.8 g protein and 116 calories per 3 oz (85 g).
20.4 g protein per 100 calories: #24 of 536 foods in our USDA list, #6 of 40 in poultry.
0 g fiber and 266 mg sodium per serving.

What is rotisserie chicken breast like to eat?

Rotisserie chicken is a whole chicken roasted on a turning spit, sold hot and ready at most grocery stores. Pulling the breast meat off the bone gives you cooked chicken for salads, wraps, soups and bowls with no cooking at all.

How can you eat more rotisserie chicken breast?

Try this

Shred into a chicken salad with Greek yogurtAdd to soup or broth with noodles and vegetablesFill tacos or wraps with salsa and greensTop a grain bowl with rice, beans and avocado

Is rotisserie chicken breast good on a GLP-1?

Shredded breast meat is soft and easy to portion, and stirring it into warm broth can make it gentler on low-appetite days. Protein density matters more when your appetite is small: see protein on a GLP-1.

How does rotisserie chicken breast compare?

Food	Serving	Protein	Calories	Protein per 100 kcal
Rotisserie chicken breast	3 oz	23.8 g	116	20.4 g
Chicken breast	3 oz	26.4 g	140	18.8 g
Chicken thigh	3 oz	21.1 g	152	13.9 g
Turkey breast	3 oz	25.6 g	125	20.5 g

Close to rotisserie chicken breast per calorie: tilapia (20.4 g), halibut (20.3 g).

Compare more foods with the protein finder, or see protein in every food we cover.

What should you look for when you buy it?

Store-bought rotisserie chicken is often seasoned with salt, so remove the skin if you want less sodium and fat, and refrigerate leftovers promptly.

What's the full nutrition for rotisserie chicken breast?

Nutrient	Per 3 oz (85 g)	Per 100 g	% Daily Value
Calories	116	137
Protein	23.8 g	28 g	48%
Fat	2.4 g	2.8 g
Saturated fat	0.7 g	0.8 g	3%
Carbohydrate	0 g	0 g
Fiber	0 g	0 g	0%
Sugar	0 g	0 g
Sodium	266 mg	313 mg	12%
Calcium	11 mg	13 mg	1%
Iron	0.4 mg	0.45 mg	2%
Vitamin B12	0.2 mcg	0.27 mcg	8%
Vitamin D	0 mcg	0 mcg	0%

USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: "Chicken, broilers or fryers, rotisserie, original seasoning, breast, meat only, cooked". % Daily Value uses the FDA's values for adults (protein 50 g, fiber 28 g, sodium 2,300 mg). "Not listed" means USDA didn't measure it for this food, not that it's zero. Brands differ, so check your label.

General education about food, not medical advice. If you have kidney disease or another condition that affects protein, talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your own needs.

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