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Breaded crispy chicken burger with bun and BBQ sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (whole) of Crispy BBQ chicken burger (220 g) has 590 calories. That works out to 268 calories per 100 g. It contains 53 g of carbs, 27.3 g of protein, 29 g of fat and 3.5 g of fiber. Its 10.6 mg of B3 covers 66% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 63 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (whole) · 220 g
590
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
53g
· 19% DV
Protein
27.3g
· 55% DV
Fat
29g
· 37% DV
Fiber
3.5g
· 13% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 36% · Protein 19% · Fat 45%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 590 kcal | |
| Total fat | 29 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 5.94 g | 30% |
| Trans fat | 0.18 g | |
| Sodium | 1364 mg | 59% |
| Total carbohydrate | 53 g | 19% |
| Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% |
| Protein | 27.3 g | 55% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (whole) | 220 g | 590 kcal |
| 1 ounce (mini) | 28 g | 75 kcal |
| 0.25 piece (quarter) | 55 g | 147 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 268 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 110 g | 295 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 180 g | 482 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 220 g | 590 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 280 g | 750 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 320 g | 858 kcal |
Calculated from 268 calories per 100 g.
A crispy BBQ chicken burger is made with breaded, crunchy chicken, a burger bun and barbecue sauce. Depending on the recipe, it may also include lettuce, pickles, cheese or other toppings.
A crispy BBQ chicken burger can be an enjoyable meal, but its breaded chicken and sauce make it less suited to being an everyday choice than a meal built around vegetables and simply cooked protein. Add a salad or vegetables for a more balanced plate.
To make a crispy BBQ chicken burger, coat chicken in breadcrumbs and cook it until crisp and fully cooked, using an oven, air fryer or pan. Put it in a bun with barbecue sauce and add toppings such as lettuce or pickles.
A crispy BBQ chicken burger gets soggy when steam from the hot chicken and moisture from the sauce soften the coating and bun. Let the chicken rest on a rack after cooking, then assemble the burger just before serving.
Reheat a crispy BBQ chicken burger in an oven or air fryer to bring back some crunch. If possible, separate the chicken from the bun and sauce, heat the chicken on its own, then assemble the burger again.
Yes, you can freeze a crispy BBQ chicken burger, although the bun and coating may soften after thawing. For better texture, freeze the cooked chicken separately from the bun and sauce, then thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat it in an oven or air fryer.
A crispy BBQ chicken burger pairs well with coleslaw, a green salad, roasted vegetables or oven-baked potatoes. A salad or vegetables make a fresher accompaniment than another fried side.
A crispy BBQ chicken burger is not necessarily spicy; the heat comes from the particular barbecue sauce or added seasonings. If you prefer a mild burger, use a mild sauce or serve the sauce on the side.
A crispy BBQ chicken burger uses breaded, crunchy chicken and barbecue sauce, while a regular chicken burger may use grilled chicken and a different sauce. The coating and smoky-sweet sauce give the BBQ version its distinctive texture and flavor.
Yes, make a lighter crispy BBQ chicken burger by baking or air-frying the breaded chicken instead of deep-frying it, and use a modest amount of barbecue sauce. Adding lettuce or other vegetables gives the burger freshness and crunch.
Vitamins
B3
10.56mg · 66% DV
B6
0.53mg · 31% DV
Biotin
8.8µg · 29% DV
B5
1.21mg · 24% DV
Minerals
Selenium
35µg · 64% DV
Sodium
1364mg · 59% DV
Phosphorus
341mg · 49% DV
Manganese
0.62mg · 27% DV
Potassium ⭐
462mg · 14% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 590 calories in 1 piece (whole) (220 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
A crispy BBQ chicken burger layers breaded chicken in a bun with barbecue sauce. The coating gives the chicken a crunchy outside and tender centre, while the sauce brings a sweet, smoky tang. It’s a familiar fast-food-style meal in many places, often served for lunch or dinner with chips, slaw or a side salad; in Turkey, it also pairs well with ayran.
The bun and coating make it a filling source of carbohydrates, with chicken adding protein. The sauce and breading contribute much of its rich, savoury character. For a lighter meal, keep the sauce modest and choose salad or slaw instead of fried sides.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 4
Ultra-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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.94g
MONOUNSATURATED
10.56g
POLYUNSATURATED
7.04g
Omega 6:3 ratio 58:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (58:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.