White meat

Chicken breast

Written by the VitaWhat editorial team · Medically reviewed by Steve Davis · Last reviewed 19 July 2026 · Editorial policy

Lean poultry that is a staple high-protein food.

~31 g protein and ~165 kcal per 100 g cooked (skinless).

Benefits

  • High-quality protein for muscle
  • B vitamins
  • Low in fat (skinless)

Pros

  • Very lean and versatile
  • Affordable
  • Low saturated fat

Cons

  • Can be dry if overcooked
  • Intensive farming welfare concerns
  • Risk of campylobacter if undercooked

Sources & references

  1. WHO — Q&A on red/processed meat
  2. British Nutrition Foundation

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