How Much Protein in Chicken? Breast, Thigh, and More

In addition to protein, chicken is low in calories and rich in vitamins and minerals such as phosphorus, selenium, folate, and potassium. The health benefits of chicken include the following:

• Muscle health: A 100-gram serving of roasted chicken has about 30 grams of protein, making it an excellent choice for muscle growth.
• Bone health: Chicken is abundant in protein, calcium, iron, selenium, and vitamin C, which are nutrients that play a role in maintaining bone health and lowering the risk of arthritis.
• Immune health: Chicken soup is a nutritious home remedy for colds and other infections such as sinusitis.
• Heart health: Studies suggest that chicken helps regulate cholesterol levels and lowers the risk of heart diseases by lowering homocysteine levels in the body.
• Stress relief: Chicken has two unique components: B vitamins and tryptophan. Both of these chemicals help with promoting a sense of calm and well-being.
• Skin health: Chicken is rich in nutrients that are good for skin health. For example, the vitamin C content of chicken may help combat a range of diseases such as skin allergies, fungal infections, and sunburn. 

As with any food, eating too much chicken can have negative effects on your health:

• High cholesterol: While eating moderate amounts of chicken can be good for your cholesterol, eating too much chicken can raise your cholesterol levels. This is especially true if you eat the skin or add large amounts of salt and fat.
• Effect on hormones: To avoid infection, broiler chickens are often given a high dose of antibiotics. Antibiotics can affect your metabolism and hormones. Studies have shown that excessive intake of chicken injected with antibiotics can have an effect on female puberty and menopause.
• Contamination: Eating chicken without cleaning it properly can cause food poisoning. Contaminated chicken has the potential to spread Salmonella, Campylobacter toxin, and other bacteria.

Chicken should be consumed in moderation. Talk to your doctor or nutritionist about recommended intake based on your age and overall health.

Protein is a macronutrient that is crucial for building tissue and maintaining important functions in the body:

• Required for building and maintaining muscles and other tissues that require collagen, keratin, and elastin
• Act as chemical messengers that allow signals to be sent within and between cells
• Help in the transportation of important substances throughout the body (for example, hemoglobin is a protein that delivers oxygen from the lungs to body tissues)
• Serve as antibodies or immunoglobulins that help our immune system function
• Involved in a wide range of metabolic activities and plays a role in appetite and hunger

The benefits of including protein in your diet include improving muscle mass, bone strength, energy levels, and weight management.