Calories in BURGER KING, Chicken Strips
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BURGER KING, Chicken Strips contains 292 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 strip (36 g) provides about 105 kcal.
Roughly 47% of its calories come from fat, with 28% from carbohydrates and 25% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in fast foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 263 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 50% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 29% of the Daily Value for selenium and 26% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 292 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 15.3 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.7 g | 13% |
| Trans fat C | 0.06 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 44 mg | 15% |
| Sodium M | 859 mg | 37% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 20.5 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Total sugars M | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 18.2 g | 36% |
| Vitamin A ? | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C M | 1.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E M | 3.9 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin K M | 6.3 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.09 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 8 mg | 50% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 1.1 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.4 mg | 24% |
| Folate (B9) M | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.15 µg | 6% |
| Calcium M | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 0.62 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium M | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 291 mg | 23% |
| Potassium M | 315 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 0.7 mg | 6% |
| Copper M | 0.073 mg | 8% |
| Manganese M | 0.28 mg | 12% |
| Selenium M | 16.1 µg | 29% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 25%
- Carbohydrates 28%
- Fat 47%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein18.2 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Fiber1.3 gbelow the median for fast foods (median 1.4 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 3.4 g)
- Fat15.3 gabove the median for fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat2.7 gbelow the median for fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium859 mgin the top quarter of fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water43 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 7.4 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 20.6 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.21 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.76 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.8 g |
| Leucine M | 1.5 g |
| Lysine M | 1.5 g |
| Methionine M | 0.49 g |
| Cystine M | 0.27 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 1.4 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.51 g |
| Valine M | 0.86 g |
| Arginine M | 1.2 g |
| Histidine M | 0.62 g |
| Alanine M | 0.96 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.5 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3 g |
| Glycine M | 0.8 g |
| Proline M | 1.5 g |
| Serine M | 0.75 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.04 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.002 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.3 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 7 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.034 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.45 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.055 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 4.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.32 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.04 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.028 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.051 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.067 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.012 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.023 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.015 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.044 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.051 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 4.1 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 6.9 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.021 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.007 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.015 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.044 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.011 g |
Carotenoids (13)
| Beta-carotene M | 2 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 83 µg |
| Retinol M | 2 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.15 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 7.8 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.72 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.2 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0.23 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.08 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (5)
| Water M | 43 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 3.1 g |
| Energy C | 1,222 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 11 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 32.5 µg |
Other forms of BURGER KING
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURGER KING, french fries | 280 | 3.2 g | 38.7 g | 12.5 g |
| BURGER KING, Hamburger | 261 | 14.9 g | 26.8 g | 10.6 g |
| BURGER KING, Cheeseburger | 286 | 14.6 g | 23.7 g | 14.8 g |
| BURGER KING, Premium Fish Sandwich | 260 | 10.3 g | 26.7 g | 12.5 g |
| BURGER KING, Original Chicken Sandwich | 286 | 12.1 g | 26.2 g | 14.7 g |
| BURGER KING, Double Cheeseburger | 282 | 16.8 g | 17.4 g | 16.1 g |
| BURGER KING, Vanilla Shake | 168 | 3.2 g | 19 g | 8.7 g |
| BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese | 233 | 10.7 g | 18.6 g | 12.8 g |
| BURGER KING, WHOPPER, with cheese | 250 | 11.2 g | 16.7 g | 15.3 g |
| BURGER KING, DOUBLE WHOPPER, no cheese | 252 | 13.9 g | 13.7 g | 15.7 g |
| BURGER KING, DOUBLE WHOPPER, with cheese | 266 | 14.5 g | 13.5 g | 17.1 g |
| BURGER KING, Onion Rings | 417 | 3.9 g | 43.6 g | 25.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENNY'S, chicken strips | 295 | 19.2 g | 22 g | 14.5 g |
| APPLEBEE'S, chicken tenders, from kids' menu | 296 | 19.3 g | 18.4 g | 16.2 g |
| Restaurant, family style, chicken tenders | 302 | 18.9 g | 19.3 g | 16.6 g |
| APPLEBEE'S, chicken tenders platter | 297 | 19.6 g | 18 g | 16.2 g |
| Hamburger wrap sandwich, from fast food | 299 | 16.9 g | 20.4 g | 16.1 g |
| Fast foods, chicken tenders | 271 | 19.2 g | 17.3 g | 14 g |
| Restaurant, family style, chicken fingers, from kid's menu | 307 | 18.7 g | 18.8 g | 17.5 g |
| POPEYES, Mild Chicken Strips, analyzed 2006 | 271 | 19.2 g | 19.3 g | 13 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in BURGER KING?
100 g of BURGER KING has 292 kcal. 1 strip (36 g): about 105 kcal. 1 serving 5 pieces (173 g): about 505 kcal.
Is BURGER KING high in protein?
BURGER KING contains 18.2 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6.6 g in 1 strip (36 g). About 25% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fast foods, that is among the highest quarter (median 12.1 g).
How many carbs are in BURGER KING?
BURGER KING has 20.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.3 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in BURGER KING?
BURGER KING contains 15.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.7 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does BURGER KING contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (50% DV), selenium (29% DV), Vitamin E (26% DV), Vitamin B6 (24% DV) and phosphorus (23% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in BURGER KING?
100 g contains 859 mg of sodium, 37% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170731. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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