Chicken breast

Chicken breast is virtually zero carbs with approximately 31g protein and 3.6g fat per 100g cooked. It's a lean protein staple for keto, though it requires pairing with fat sources to meet macronutrient ratios.

Unprocessed poultry meat. Excellent protein source, available to hunter-gatherers. Staple paleo food.

Chicken breast is lean poultry, recommended in moderate amounts within Mediterranean diet. Lower in saturated fat than red meat. Excellent protein source that fits Mediterranean principles of limiting red meat while including poultry regularly.

Lean poultry meat, animal-derived, minimally processed. Universally approved across all carnivore diet protocols. Excellent protein source with minimal fat.

Chicken breast is a whole, unprocessed meat product with no added ingredients. Meat is explicitly allowed and encouraged on Whole30.

Chicken breast is a pure protein source with no fermentable carbohydrates. Monash University confirms all plain meats as low-FODMAP at any serving size. No FODMAPs present.

Lean protein with minimal saturated fat (1g per 3oz). Low sodium when unseasoned. Core DASH protein source. Excellent for meeting protein needs while limiting saturated fat.

Chicken breast is the quintessential Zone protein: lean (31g protein per 100g), low fat (~3.6g per 100g), minimal saturated fat, and nutrient-dense. Dr. Sears explicitly recommends poultry as a primary protein source. Skinless chicken breast is ideal for building Zone protein blocks without excess fat, supporting the 30% fat target.

Lean protein with minimal saturated fat. Supports muscle maintenance without inflammatory burden. Omega-3 to omega-6 ratio acceptable. Preparation method important (avoid deep frying).

Chicken breast is the gold standard for GLP-1 patients: 31g protein per 100g, minimal fat (1.2g per 100g), extremely nutrient-dense per calorie, easy to digest, and works perfectly in small portions. Supports muscle preservation during rapid weight loss. Versatile and well-tolerated.