Calories in BURGER KING, Original Chicken Sandwich
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BURGER KING, Original Chicken Sandwich contains 286 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 sandwich (199 g) provides about 569 kcal.
Roughly 46% of its calories come from fat, with 37% from carbohydrates and 17% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for fast foods on FoodFactly (263 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 43% of the Daily Value for selenium, 29% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 23% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
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 | 286 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 14.7 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.7 g | 14% |
| Trans fat C | 0.082 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 31 mg | 10% |
| Sodium M | 638 mg | 28% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 26.2 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber M | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Total sugars M | 3 g | |
| Protein M | 12.1 g | 24% |
| Vitamin C M | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin K M | 23.7 µg | 20% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.28 mg | 23% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.16 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 4.7 mg | 29% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.43 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 48 µg | 12% |
| Calcium M | 46 mg | 4% |
| Iron M | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium M | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 128 mg | 10% |
| Potassium M | 196 mg | 4% |
| Zinc M | 0.62 mg | 6% |
| Copper M | 0.089 mg | 10% |
| Manganese M | 0.4 mg | 17% |
| Selenium M | 23.4 µg | 43% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 37%
- Fat 46%
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
- Protein12.1 gabove the median for fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Fiber2.4 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 1.4 g)
- Sugars3 gbelow the median for fast foods (median 3.4 g)
- Fat14.7 gabove the median for fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat2.7 gbelow the median for fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium638 mgabove the median for fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water44.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 7.2 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0.07 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 1 g |
| Fructose M | 1.4 g |
| Lactose M | 0.02 g |
| Maltose M | 0.57 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.15 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.37 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.55 g |
| Leucine M | 0.94 g |
| Lysine M | 0.81 g |
| Methionine M | 0.27 g |
| Cystine M | 0.21 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.56 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.33 g |
| Valine M | 0.61 g |
| Arginine M | 0.69 g |
| Histidine M | 0.37 g |
| Alanine M | 0.52 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.88 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2.7 g |
| Glycine M | 0.64 g |
| Proline M | 1.1 g |
| Serine M | 0.36 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.08 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.002 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.65 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 6.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.03 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.62 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.042 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 3.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.67 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.027 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.037 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.068 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.015 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.017 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.001 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.022 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.059 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.015 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 3.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 6.4 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.023 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.059 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.008 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.01 g |
Other components (6)
| Water M | 44.7 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 2.3 g |
| Energy C | 1,195 kJ |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 7.7 µg |
| Folic acid M | 21 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 12 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, 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, Chicken Strips | 292 | 18.2 g | 20.5 g | 15.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAPA JOHN'S 14" Cheese Pizza, Thin Crust | 295 | 12.3 g | 26.3 g | 15.7 g |
| DOMINO'S 14" Cheese Pizza, Crunchy Thin Crust | 298 | 12.3 g | 28.2 g | 15.1 g |
| Chicken fillet sandwich, NFS | 281 | 12.2 g | 27.5 g | 13.5 g |
| Pizza with pepperoni, stuffed crust | 296 | 12.9 g | 27.2 g | 15 g |
| Bologna sandwich on wheat, with cheese | 285 | 12.3 g | 23.2 g | 15.8 g |
| Pizza, with meat, whole wheat thick crust | 284 | 12.5 g | 28.1 g | 14 g |
| McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH | 282 | 11.3 g | 26.4 g | 14.6 g |
| PIZZA HUT 14" Sausage Pizza, Hand-Tossed Crust | 287 | 11.9 g | 29.4 g | 13.5 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 286 kcal. 1 sandwich (199 g): about 569 kcal.
Is BURGER KING high in protein?
BURGER KING contains 12.1 g of protein per 100 g (24% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 24.2 g in 1 sandwich (199 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fast foods, that is above the median (median 12.1 g).
How many carbs are in BURGER KING?
BURGER KING has 26.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.4 g of fiber and 3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in BURGER KING?
BURGER KING contains 14.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.7 g is saturated (14% 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 selenium (43% DV), Niacin (B3) (29% DV), Thiamin (B1) (23% DV), Vitamin K (20% DV) and manganese (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in BURGER KING?
100 g contains 638 mg of sodium, 28% 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 170331. 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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