Chicken breast
No glycemic index8/10
No glycemic index — no carbohydrates
0 g carbohydrates per 100 g
Logi score 8/10
- About 31 g of protein and under 4 g of fat per 100 g cooked.
- Contains no fibre.
Chicken breast has no glycemic index: it contains no carbohydrates.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #171477 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- no GI Cooks and slices like chicken breast, with a similar amount of protein and a little less fat.
Turkey breast - no GI A lean white fish for the same baked, grilled or pan-cooked meals, with fewer calories per 100 g.
Raw Cod - GL 0.2 per 100 g Cubed and pan-fried or baked it fills the same role in stir-fries, salads and bowls, without meat.
Regular Tofu - GL 1 per 100 g A plant-based protein that slices and browns like meat, and it also brings fibre.
Tempeh
Forms of Chicken breast
Logi · Manage Insulin Resistance
Lower your blood sugar through smarter food choices
Chicken breast is one of the 11,150 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams |
|---|---|
| 3 oz | 85 g |
| 1/2 breast | 86 g |
| 1 cup, chopped or diced | 140 g |
| 1 breast | 172 g |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
165
Calories
0 g
Carbs
31.02 g
Protein
3.57 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 165 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 31.02 g |
| Fat | 3.57 g |
| Saturated | 0.95 g |
| Unsaturated | 2.62 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
Processing Level
10%
Minimal
Why this score?
- About 31 g of protein and under 4 g of fat per 100 g cooked.
- Contains no carbohydrates or sugar.
- A good source of niacin, vitamin B6 and selenium.
- Contains no fibre.
- Breading and frying add a lot of fat and calories to it.
- Some packaged breasts are injected with a salt solution, so check the sodium on the label.
Calculate the glycemic load of a meal with Chicken breast
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Chicken breast
-
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 -
Cobb Salad 25 min · 12 ingredients · advanced -
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
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.
Check Chicken breast in the Logi app, with your portion.
