Chicken, meatless, breaded, fried: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Cooked Beans and Legumes
Chicken, meatless, breaded, fried contains 234 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (36 g) provides about 84 kcal.
Roughly 49% of its calories come from fat, with 36% from protein and 15% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in legumes and legume products on FoodFactly, where the median is 127 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 213% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 106% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 80% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 234 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 12.8 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.1 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 400 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 8.5 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber L | 4.3 g | 15% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 21.3 g | 43% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 1.3 mg | 106% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.36 mg | 28% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 12.8 mg | 80% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.85 mg | 50% |
| Folate (B9) C | 56 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 5.1 µg | 213% |
| Choline I | 46.3 mg | 8% |
| Calcium L | 42 mg | 3% |
| Iron L | 3.8 mg | 21% |
| Magnesium ? | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus ? | 245 mg | 20% |
| Potassium ? | 300 mg | 6% |
| Zinc ? | 0.65 mg | 6% |
| Copper ? | 0.5 mg | 56% |
| Selenium I | 7.4 µg | 13% |
% 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 36%
- Carbohydrates 15%
- Fat 49%
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
- Protein21.3 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 8.9 g)
- Fiber4.3 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 5.3 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of legumes and legume products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat12.8 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
- Saturated fat1.1 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 0.21 g)
- Sodium400 mgin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 41 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal9.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water56.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 4.6 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 4 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.008 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.82 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.54 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 L | 1.4 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.016 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 56.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 979 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 56 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 5.1 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA FNDDS |
|---|---|
| Calories | 234 kcal |
| Protein | 21.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.5 g |
| Fat | 12.8 g |
| Fiber | 4.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
Other forms of Chicken
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybeans, cooked Cooked | 218 | 16.9 g | 7.8 g | 14.8 g |
| Soybeans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Cooked | 172 | 18.2 g | 8.4 g | 9 g |
| Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt Cooked | 172 | 18.2 g | 8.4 g | 9 g |
| Tempeh, cooked Cooked | 195 | 19.9 g | 7.6 g | 11.4 g |
| Tofu, fried, prepared with calcium sulfate Cooked | 270 | 18.8 g | 8.9 g | 20.2 g |
| Tofu, fried Cooked | 270 | 18.8 g | 8.9 g | 20.2 g |
| Frankfurter, meatless | 233 | 19.6 g | 7.7 g | 13.7 g |
| Vegetarian meatloaf or patties | 197 | 21 g | 8 g | 9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked chicken?
100 g of cooked chicken has 234 kcal. 1 piece (36 g): about 84 kcal. 1 cup, diced (130 g): about 304 kcal. 1 cup pieces (168 g): about 393 kcal.
Is cooked chicken high in protein?
Cooked chicken contains 21.3 g of protein per 100 g (43% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7.7 g in 1 piece (36 g). About 36% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other legumes and legume products, that is above the median (median 8.9 g).
How many carbs are in cooked chicken?
Cooked chicken has 8.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.3 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked chicken?
Cooked chicken contains 12.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.1 g is saturated (6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked chicken contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (213% DV), Thiamin (B1) (106% DV), Niacin (B3) (80% DV), copper (56% DV) and Vitamin B6 (50% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked chicken?
100 g contains 400 mg of sodium, 17% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chicken have the same nutrition cooked and frozen?
No. Per 100 g, chicken, meatless, breaded, fried has 234 kcal, while chicken, thighs, frozen, breaded, reheated has 334 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
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 167719. 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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