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Chicken Katsu Calories

Japanese-style crispy chicken, source of protein and energy

CALORIES

255kcal

GI

65medium

POTASSIUM

260mg

FIBER

0.7g

Chicken Katsu Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

255

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

15.2g

· 24%

Protein

19.5g

· 31%

Fat

12.8g

· 45%

Fiber

0.7g

Chicken Katsu Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B3

7.1mg · 44% DV

B6

0.48mg · 28% DV

B5

0.9mg · 18% DV

Biotin

5µg · 17% DV

Minerals

Selenium

17µg · 31% DV

Phosphorus

185mg · 26% DV

Sodium

420mg · 18% DV

Zinc

1mg · 9% DV

Chicken Katsu Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

65
Medium
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

10
Medium

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

Is Chicken Katsu Processed?

NOVA 3

Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Chicken Katsu Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes
Dairy free
Eggs yes
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Chicken Katsu Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

— Not suitable

Gluten-Free

— Not suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Chicken Katsu Fat Profile

SATURATED

2.8g

MONOUNSATURATED

4.7g

POLYUNSATURATED

2.2g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 15:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (15:1).

Foods Similar to Chicken Katsu

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Lean Ground Beef, Raw

137 kcal

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Lean Cooked Ground Beef

193 kcal

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Pan-fried chicken breast

165 kcal

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Pan-cooked chicken

215 kcal

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Crispy fried chicken

294 kcal

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Pan-cooked chicken breast fillet

165 kcal

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Lean cooked chicken breast

165 kcal

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Pan-cooked chicken breast

165 kcal

Chicken Katsu — Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in chicken katsu?

Chicken katsu contains 255 calories per 100 g. The same amount provides 19.5 g of protein, 15.2 g of carbohydrates, and 12.8 g of fat.

Is chicken katsu suitable for a low-glycemic diet?

Chicken katsu has a glycemic index of 65, which is in the medium range. It provides 15.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, so portion size may matter for people managing glycemic impact.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.