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Fried Chicken Calories

Crispy outside, tender inside; rich in protein and fat

CALORIES

245kcal

GI

50low

POTASSIUM

220mg

FIBER

0.6g

Fried Chicken Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

245

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

8.5g

· 14%

Protein

19.5g

· 31%

Fat

15.2g

· 55%

Fiber

0.6g

Fried Chicken Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B3

6.2mg · 39% DV

B6

0.38mg · 22% DV

B5

0.8mg · 16% DV

Biotin

4.5µg · 15% DV

Minerals

Selenium

13µg · 24% DV

Phosphorus

170mg · 24% DV

Sodium

480mg · 21% DV

Zinc

1mg · 9% DV

Fried Chicken Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

50
Low
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

4
Low

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

Is Fried Chicken 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 Fried Chicken 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 Fried Chicken Good For?

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

Fried Chicken Fat Profile

SATURATED

3.8g

MONOUNSATURATED

5.6g

POLYUNSATURATED

3.2g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 15:1

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

Foods Similar to Fried Chicken

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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

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Sauteed chicken

209 kcal

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Breaded fried chicken

294 kcal

Fried Chicken — Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories and how much protein are in fried chicken?

Fried chicken provides 245 calories and 19.5 g of protein per 100 g. The same amount also contains 15.2 g fat and 8.5 g carbohydrates.

Does fried chicken contain allergens, and is it diet-friendly?

Yes, fried chicken contains eggs and gluten. It is suitable for omnivore and flexitarian diets, and it is classified as a processed food.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.