1 piece (medium) of Fried Chicken (120 g) has 294 calories. That works out to 245 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.2 g of carbs, 24.6 g of protein, 17 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its 6.6 mg of B3 covers 41% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Fried Chicken Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

245

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

8.5g

· 3% DV

Protein

20.5g

· 41% DV

Fat

14.2g

· 18% DV

Fiber

0.3g

· 1% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 14% · Protein 34% · Fat 52%

Fried Chicken Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

5.5mg · 34% DV

0.35mg · 21% DV

0.9mg · 18% DV

B12

0.3µg · 13% DV

Minerals

Phosphorus

185mg · 26% DV

Selenium

13µg · 24% DV

Sodium

480mg · 21% DV

Zinc

1mg · 9% DV

How Nutritious Is Fried Chicken?

Nutrient density

Medium

55/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

47/ 100

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.

Fried Chicken Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

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

How to Burn Off Fried Chicken

To burn the 245 calories in 100 g:

🚶

61min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

25min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

33min

Cycling

🏊

29min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

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?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

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

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Fried Chicken Fat Profile

SATURATED

3.5g

MONOUNSATURATED

5.2g

POLYUNSATURATED

3.1g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 15:1

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

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250 kcal

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140 kcal

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230 kcal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fried Chicken

How many calories are in fried chicken?

Fried chicken contains 245 calories per 100 g. The same serving provides 20.5 g of protein, 14.2 g of fat, and 8.5 g of carbohydrates.

Is fried chicken suitable for a keto diet?

Yes, fried chicken is listed as compatible with keto and ketovore diets. It contains 8.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, so it should be counted toward your daily carbohydrate target.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026