Chicken Breast
No glycemic index8/10
No glycemic index — no carbohydrates
0 g carbohydrates per 100 g
Logi score 8/10
- Excellent source of high-quality protein
- Lacks essential micronutrients found in plant-based sources
Chicken Breast has no glycemic index: it contains no carbohydrates.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #2646170 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Chicken Breast
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g birria
Birria made with skinless chicken breast - GI 55 · GL 7 per 100 g panko
Panko-Crusted Chicken Breast - no GI boiledskinless
Boiled skinless chicken breast - no GI boiledlow sodium
Chicken breast cooked gently in water without added salt - Chicken breast rotisserie skinlessno GI roastedskinless
- Cooked smoked chicken breastno GI cookedsmoked
- Dried chicken filletno GI dried
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Chicken Breast is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 serving (4 oz) | 113 g |
| 1 medium breast | 170 g |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
110
Calories
0 g
Carbs
23 g
Protein
1.5 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 23 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.4 g |
| Unsaturated | 1.1 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
Processing Level
10%
Minimal
Why this score?
- Excellent source of high-quality protein
- Zero glycemic load and zero sugar content
- Lacks essential micronutrients found in plant-based sources
- Potential inflammatory impact from industrial farming practices
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Chicken Breast
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Air Fryer Chicken Skewers with Low-GI Marinade 35 min · 9 ingredients · easy -
Almond-Crusted Chicken Breasts with Herb Coating 30 min · 10 ingredients · medium -
Pearl Barley Risotto with Chicken and Wild Mushrooms 60 min · 13 ingredients · medium -
Low-Glycemic Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers 65 min · 12 ingredients · medium -
Low-Glycemic Chicken Fajitas with Whole Wheat Tortillas 23 min · 12 ingredients · medium -
Low-Glycemic Baked Chicken Parmesan 35 min · 10 ingredients · medium -
Creamy Peanut Chicken Noodles with Low-GI Adaptations 25 min · 11 ingredients · medium -
Low-Glycemic Green Chicken Chili with White Beans 51 min · 16 ingredients · medium -
Low-Glycemic Green Goddess Power Salad 45 min · 9 ingredients · easy -
Herb-Crusted Grilled Chicken with Smoky Yellow Tomato Sauce 40 min · 10 ingredients · medium -
Low-Glycemic Wild Rice & Roasted Root Vegetable Bowl with Herb-Crusted Chicken 75 min · 15 ingredients · medium -
Low-GI Crustless Vegetable and Protein Pie with Garden Salad 60 min · 17 ingredients · medium
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Chicken Breast?
Chicken Breast has no glycemic index because it contains no carbohydrates (0 g per 100 g).
Is Chicken Breast good for people with insulin resistance?
Chicken Breast contains no carbohydrates, so on its own it does not raise blood sugar.
Which form of Chicken Breast has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Chicken Breast in this database, Birria made with skinless chicken breast has the lowest glycemic load (1 per 100 g).
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