3 oz Cooked Chicken Breast: Grams, Calories & Macros
3 oz cooked skinless chicken breast weighs 85.05 grams and delivers 26.4g protein, 3.1g fat, 0g carbs, and 140 calories. See full macro guide.
Quick conversion matrix
| Measurement | Equivalent A | Equivalent B | Equivalent C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz Cooked Chicken Breast | 85.05 Grams | 26.4g Protein | 140 Calories |
| 4 oz Raw Chicken Cutlet | 113.40 Grams | 25.5g Protein | 136 Calories (Yields 3 oz cooked) |
| 6 oz Cooked Chicken Breast | 170.10 Grams | 52.7g Protein | 280 Calories |
Chef & measurement rules
3 oz cooked chicken breast is roughly the size and thickness of a deck of playing cards.
Weighing raw vs cooked: 4 oz raw chicken cooks down to approximately 3 oz cooked due to water loss.
3 oz Chicken Breast: Weight and Nutritional Breakdown
3 ounces of cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast weighs exactly 85.05 grams.
Nutritional Profile: 26.4 grams of pure protein, 3.1 grams of fat, 0 grams of carbohydrates, and 140 total calories.
In bodybuilding and macro tracking, a 3 oz cooked portion is considered the standard baseline lean protein serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 3 oz of chicken look like?
3 oz of cooked chicken breast is approximately the size of the palm of an adult hand or a deck of playing cards.
How much protein in 3 oz cooked chicken?
3 oz of cooked chicken breast delivers approximately 26.4 grams of complete protein.