Calories in Fried Chicken (breaded)
Fried Chicken (breaded) has about 368 calories per 1 breast piece (160 g), or 230 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 37.6 g protein, 9.6 g carbs and 19.8 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Lab-analysed values from USDA FoodData Central (Fast foods, fried chicken, breast, meat and skin and breading).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 breast piece (160 g) | 1 drumstick (70 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 230 kcal | 368 kcal | 161 kcal |
| Protein | 23.5 g | 37.6 g | 16.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g | 9.6 g | 4.2 g |
| Fat | 12.4 g | 19.8 g | 8.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 657 mg | 1051 mg | 460 mg |
About Fried Chicken (breaded)
A breaded, deep-fried chicken breast piece (broast style) is about 370 kcal — roughly double the same chicken grilled. The breading soaks up oil, and the skin underneath it is kept on.
Tip: Peel off the breading and skin and you are back to a 200 kcal grilled breast.
Burn off 368 kcal
Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult.
- Brisk walking82 min
- Running33 min
- Cycling46 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in fried chicken (breaded)?+
About 368 kcal per 1 breast piece (160 g), or 230 kcal per 100 g. The breading and skin roughly double the calories of plain chicken.
How many calories in 1 drumstick of fried chicken (breaded)?+
1 drumstick (70 g) is roughly 161 kcal with 16.4 g protein, 4.2 g carbs and 8.7 g fat.
Is fried chicken (breaded) high in protein?+
Yes — 1 breast piece gives about 37.6 g protein for 368 kcal, which is 41% of its calories from protein.
Is fried chicken (breaded) good for weight loss?+
Fried Chicken (breaded) is calorie-dense (230 kcal per 100 g), so it is easy to over-eat. It can still fit a weight-loss diet in a small, measured portion, but it should not be a daily staple.
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