Chicken Breast (cooked): GI, GL, Carbs & Blood Sugar Impact

Q: "What is the GI of Chicken Breast (cooked)?"

"No sufficiently reliable published GI value was identified for Chicken Breast (cooked). See the data methodology for how missing values are handled."

Q: "How many carbohydrates are in Chicken Breast (cooked)?"

"About 0.0 g per 100 g cooked (0 g per 100 g), including 0.0 g of fiber."

Q: "Is Chicken Breast (cooked) suitable for people with diabetes?"

"Zero-carb protein; a cornerstone of low-impact meals. Watch breading and sauces."

Glycemic index of chicken breast (no established value — zero carbohydrate), and why chicken breast is a diabetes-friendly protein.

Category: Protein · Nutrition data source: USDA FoodData Central · GI source: International Tables of GI & GL Values / University of Sydney · Last verified:

n/a Glycemic Index No established value

n/a Estimated GL 100 g cooked

0.0 g Carbohydrate per 100 g cooked

0.0 g Fiber per 100 g cooked

Does Chicken Breast Raise Blood Sugar?

Chicken breast contains no carbohydrate, so it has no GI and no direct glycemic impact. It is a cornerstone protein for diabetes-friendly meals.

How to Eat It

The preparation decides: grilled or roasted breast with vegetables is low-impact; breaded, battered, or sauce-heavy versions bring the carbohydrate back in. Watch marinades — many are sugar-forward.

Nutrition Facts (Chicken Breast (cooked))

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving
Calories	165 kcal	165 kcal
Carbohydrate	0 g	0.0 g
Fiber	0 g	0.0 g
Sugars	0 g	0.0 g
Protein	31 g	31.0 g
Fat	3.6 g	3.6 g

Source: USDA FoodData Central, record FDC ID 2646170 ("Chicken, breast, boneless, skinless, raw"). Values may differ from brand-specific products.

Glycemic Index

Not established. No established GI - no carbohydrate.

Sources: International Tables of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Values (2008/2021); University of Sydney GI Database (glycemicindex.com). GI values are reported relative to a glucose reference.

Learn more: What is GI? · What is GL? · GI vs GL

Estimated Glycemic Load

Not applicable — no established GI value.

Diabetes consideration: Zero-carb protein; a cornerstone of low-impact meals. Watch breading and sauces.

What can change the impact?

Breading / sauces
Cooking method

GI values can vary with variety, ripeness, preparation and testing conditions. The value above is a typical published figure, not a universal prediction for every individual or every serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GI of Chicken Breast (cooked)?

No sufficiently reliable published GI value was identified for Chicken Breast (cooked). See the data methodology for how missing values are handled.

How many carbohydrates are in Chicken Breast (cooked)?

About 0.0 g per 100 g cooked (0 g per 100 g), including 0.0 g of fiber.

Is Chicken Breast (cooked) suitable for people with diabetes?

Zero-carb protein; a cornerstone of low-impact meals. Watch breading and sauces.

DMSafeHaven provides educational information based on publicly available nutrition databases and published research. It is not a substitute for individualized medical advice. Nutrition values: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). GI values: published tables (see methodology). GI/GL estimates do not predict any individual's glucose response — test your own blood glucose with your care team's guidance.