Chicken breast, skinless
BLS 4.0 food: Chicken breast, without skin, raw (Hähnchen Brust, ohne Haut, roh), code V4A6100 · cross-reference USDA FDC #171077
Per portion (150 g)
164 kcalenergy
32.7 gprotein
0 gfibre
3.6 gfat
0 gcarbohydrate
Verified benefits — authorised EU health claims
Chicken breast, skinless meets the legal condition for these claims (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and (EU) No 432/2012). The numbers show exactly why.
Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
✓ 80 % of energy from protein; condition for "source of protein": at least 12 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionProtein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
✓ 80 % of energy from protein; condition for "source of protein": at least 12 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionProtein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 80 % of energy from protein; condition for "source of protein": at least 12 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNiacin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
✓ 22.3 mg per 100 g = 139 % of the EU NRV (16 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODSNiacin contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 22.3 mg per 100 g = 139 % of the EU NRV (16 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODSNiacin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
✓ 22.3 mg per 100 g = 139 % of the EU NRV (16 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODSShow 16 more authorised claims
Niacin contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 22.3 mg per 100 g = 139 % of the EU NRV (16 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODSPantothenic acid contributes to normal mental performance.
✓ 2.5 mg per 100 g = 41 % of the EU NRV (6 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODSPantothenic acid contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 2.5 mg per 100 g = 41 % of the EU NRV (6 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODSVitamin B6 contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 0.39 mg per 100 g = 28 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODSVitamin B6 contributes to normal red blood cell formation.
✓ 0.39 mg per 100 g = 28 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODSVitamin B6 contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
✓ 0.39 mg per 100 g = 28 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODSVitamin B6 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 0.39 mg per 100 g = 28 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODSVitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity.
✓ 0.39 mg per 100 g = 28 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODSPotassium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
✓ 402 mg per 100 g = 20 % of the EU NRV (2000 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODSPotassium contributes to normal muscle function.
✓ 402 mg per 100 g = 20 % of the EU NRV (2000 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODSPhosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 218 mg per 100 g = 31 % of the EU NRV (700 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODSSelenium contributes to normal spermatogenesis.
✓ 22.8 µg per 100 g = 41 % of the EU NRV (55 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODSSelenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
✓ 22.8 µg per 100 g = 41 % of the EU NRV (55 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODSSelenium contributes to the maintenance of normal nails.
✓ 22.8 µg per 100 g = 41 % of the EU NRV (55 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODSSelenium contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
✓ 22.8 µg per 100 g = 41 % of the EU NRV (55 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODSSelenium contributes to the normal thyroid function.
✓ 22.8 µg per 100 g = 41 % of the EU NRV (55 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODSAlso low in sodium and saturated fat — which relates to the authorised claims: “Reducing consumption of sodium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.” “Reducing consumption of saturated fat contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.”
Goals this food supports
⚖️ Lose weight💪 Build & keep muscle🩺 Healthy blood pressure❤️ Heart health🩸 Blood flow & blood vessels💞 Sexual health & fertility🧠 Strong brain & focus🙂 Mood & psychological function⚡ More energy, less tiredness🦴 Strong bones & teeth🛡️ Immune system✨ Healthy skin💇 Hair & nails🩸 Healthy blood & iron🌱 Long life & healthy ageing🦋 Thyroid function
Full nutrient profile
Values per 100 g edible portion as published by the Max Rubner-Institut (BLS 4.0, 10.25826/Data20251217-134202-0). "Origin" is the MRI's own data-provenance label; open "reference" for the underlying study or database. %NRV = share of the EU Nutrient Reference Value (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011, Annex XIII).
Energy & macronutrients
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 150 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 109 kcal | 164 kcal | BLS ENERCC · Calculated by formula | |
| Protein | 21.8 g | 32.7 g | BLS PROT625 · Laboratory analysis | |
| Fat | 2.4 g | 3.6 g | BLS FAT · Laboratory analysis | |
| Carbohydrate (available) | 0 g | 0 g | BLS CHO · Calculated by formula | |
| Sugars (total) | 0 g | 0 g | BLS SUGAR · Calculated by formula | |
| starch | 0 g | 0 g | BLS STARCH · Logische Null | |
| Dietary fibre | 0 g | 0 g | BLS FIBT · Logische Null | |
| fibreSoluble | 0 g | 0 g | BLS FIBSOL · Musterberechnung | |
| Water | 75.6 g | 113 g | BLS WATER · Laboratory analysis | |
| Salt | 0.15 g | 0.22 g | BLS NACL · Calculated by formula |
Fats & fatty acids
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 150 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.55 g | 0.82 g | BLS FASAT · Calculated by formula | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.73 g | 1.1 g | BLS FAMS · Calculated by formula | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.45 g | 0.67 g | BLS FAPU · Calculated by formula | |
| Omega-3 fatty acids (total) | 0.04 g | 0.07 g | BLS FAPUN3 · Calculated by formula | |
| Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, omega-3) | 0.03 g | 0.04 g | BLS F18:3CN3 · Laboratory analysis | |
| EPA | 3.4 mg | 5 mg | BLS F20:5CN3 · Laboratory analysis | |
| DHA | 3.7 mg | 5.5 mg | BLS F22:6CN3 · Laboratory analysis | |
| EPA + DHA (long-chain omega-3) | 7 mg | 10.5 mg | BLS | |
| omega6 | 0.4 g | 0.6 g | BLS FAPUN6 · Calculated by formula | |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6) | 0.35 g | 0.52 g | BLS F18:2CN6 · Laboratory analysis | |
| Oleic acid | 0.61 g | 0.91 g | BLS F18:1CN9 · Laboratory analysis | |
| Cholesterol | 77.8 mg | 117 mg | BLS CHORL · Laboratory analysis |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 150 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 6 µg | 9 µg | 1 % | BLS VITAA · Calculated by formula |
| Vitamin D | 0.15 µg | 0.23 µg | 3 % | BLS VITD · Calculated by formula |
| Vitamin E | 0.52 mg | 0.78 mg | 4 % | BLS VITE · Laboratory analysis |
| Vitamin K | 5.8 µg | 8.7 µg | 8 % | BLS VITK · Calculated by formula |
| Vitamin C | 2.5 mg | 3.8 mg | 3 % | BLS VITC · Übernommener Wert |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.15 mg | 0.23 mg | 14 % | BLS THIA · Laboratory analysis |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.1 mg | 0.15 mg | 7 % | BLS RIBF · Laboratory analysis |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 22.3 mg | 33.5 mg | 139 % | BLS NIAEQ · Calculated by formula |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 2.5 mg | 3.7 mg | 41 % | BLS PANTAC · Laboratory analysis |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.39 mg | 0.58 mg | 28 % | BLS VITB6 · Übernommener Wert |
| Biotin | 1.9 µg | 2.8 µg | 4 % | BLS BIOT · Laboratory analysis |
| Folate | 11.2 µg | 16.8 µg | 6 % | BLS FOL · Calculated by formula |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 µg | 0.15 µg | 4 % | BLS VITB12 · Laboratory analysis |
| Choline | 82.1 mg | 123 mg | USDA FDC 171077 |
Minerals & trace elements
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 150 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 59.6 mg | 89.4 mg | BLS NA · Laboratory analysis | |
| Potassium | 402 mg | 603 mg | 20 % | BLS K · Laboratory analysis |
| Calcium | 4.5 mg | 6.8 mg | 1 % | BLS CA · Laboratory analysis |
| Magnesium | 28.1 mg | 42.1 mg | 7 % | BLS MG · Laboratory analysis |
| Phosphorus | 218 mg | 327 mg | 31 % | BLS P · Laboratory analysis |
| Iron | 0.41 mg | 0.62 mg | 3 % | BLS FE · Laboratory analysis |
| Zinc | 0.64 mg | 0.96 mg | 6 % | BLS ZN · Laboratory analysis |
| Selenium | 22.8 µg | 34.2 µg | 41 % | USDA FDC 171077 |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 0.04 mg | 3 % | BLS CU · Laboratory analysis |
| Manganese | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg | 0 % | BLS MN · Laboratory analysis |
| fluoride | 0.03 mg | 0.05 mg | BLS FD · Übernommener Wert |
Essential amino acids
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 150 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 0.74 g | 1.1 g | BLS HIS · Laboratory analysis | |
| Isoleucine | 1.1 g | 1.6 g | BLS ILE · Laboratory analysis | |
| Leucine | 1.7 g | 2.6 g | BLS LEU · Laboratory analysis | |
| Lysine | 2 g | 3 g | BLS LYS · Laboratory analysis | |
| Methionine | 0.61 g | 0.92 g | BLS MET · Laboratory analysis | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.86 g | 1.3 g | BLS PHE · Laboratory analysis | |
| Threonine | 1.8 g | 2.8 g | BLS THR · Laboratory analysis | |
| Tryptophan | 0.26 g | 0.4 g | BLS TRP · Laboratory analysis | |
| Valine | 1.1 g | 1.7 g | BLS VAL · Laboratory analysis |
Sources
- Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS) 4.0 — German Nutrient Database — Max Rubner-Institut
- FoodData Central — USDA Agricultural Research Service
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 — list of permitted health claims (consolidated) — European Union (EUR-Lex)
- Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims (incl. Annex: conditions for "source of" claims) — European Union (EUR-Lex)
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on food information (Annex XIII: Nutrient Reference Values; Art. 7(3)) — European Union (EUR-Lex)
- EU Register of nutrition and health claims made on foods — European Commission
- Niacin — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Pantothenic Acid — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Vitamin B6 — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Potassium — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Phosphorus — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Selenium — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Max Rubner-Institut (2025): Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS), Version 4.0 — Deutsche Nährstoffdatenbank. Karlsruhe. DOI: 10.25826/Data20251217-134202-0. Licence CC BY 4.0. Selenium and choline: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: SR Legacy, 2018. fdc.nal.usda.gov.