Calories in Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, boneless pieces, plain
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Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, boneless pieces, plain contains 307 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 6 pieces (96 g) provides about 295 kcal.
Roughly 60% of its calories come from fat, with 21% from protein and 19% from carbohydrates (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 37% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 31% of the Daily Value for selenium and 24% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5).
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 | 307 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 20.4 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.6 g | 18% |
| Trans fat C | 0.12 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 55 mg | 18% |
| Sodium M | 594 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 14.9 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber M | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Total sugars M | 0.08 g | |
| Protein M | 15.9 g | 32% |
| Vitamin A I | 5 µg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin C M | 0.6 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E M | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K M | 7 µg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.092 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 6 mg | 37% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 1.2 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 15 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.33 µg | 14% |
| Choline ? | 40.7 mg | 7% |
| Calcium M | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron M | 0.83 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium M | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 272 mg | 22% |
| Potassium M | 251 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 0.59 mg | 5% |
| Copper M | 0.051 mg | 6% |
| Manganese M | 0.15 mg | 7% |
| Selenium M | 17.2 µg | 31% |
% 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 21%
- Carbohydrates 19%
- Fat 60%
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
- Protein15.9 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Fiber0.9 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 1.4 g)
- Sugars0.08 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 3.4 g)
- Fat20.4 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat3.6 gbelow the median for fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium594 mgabove the median for fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water46.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 7.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 6.5 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0.07 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0.02 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.003 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.39 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 6 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.012 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.008 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.042 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.071 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 7.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.42 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.051 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.041 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.3 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.007 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.017 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.024 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.002 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.05 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.072 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.022 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.013 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.29 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 7.2 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 5.9 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.029 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.011 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.016 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.052 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.072 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.015 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.016 g |
Carotenoids (15)
| Beta-carotene I | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 2 µg |
| Retinol I | 5 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 7 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0.2 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.05 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 3.6 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 1.2 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water M | 46.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol I | 0 g |
| Caffeine I | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 2.3 g |
| Theobromine I | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,283 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 16 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 10.5 µg |
| Folic acid M | 5 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 6 µg |
| Betaine M | 15.6 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Fast foods
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Thigh, meat and skin with breading Cooked | 309 | 17.2 g | 10.3 g | 22.1 g |
| POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Thigh, meat and skin with breading Cooked | 310 | 19.1 g | 11.2 g | 21 g |
| DENNY'S, golden fried shrimp Cooked | 319 | 13.9 g | 20.9 g | 20 g |
| POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Wing, meat and skin with breading Cooked | 338 | 20.4 g | 13.5 g | 22.5 g |
| Restaurant, family style, shrimp, breaded and fried Cooked | 308 | 12.7 g | 22.3 g | 18.7 g |
| POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Drumstick, meat and skin with breading Cooked | 293 | 20.4 g | 9.8 g | 19.1 g |
| KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Thigh, meat and skin with breading Cooked | 269 | 18.9 g | 8.5 g | 17.7 g |
| CRACKER BARREL, chicken tenderloin platter, fried Cooked | 293 | 18.1 g | 20.3 g | 15.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked fast foods?
100 g of cooked fast foods has 307 kcal. 6 pieces (96 g): about 295 kcal. 4 pieces (64 g): about 196 kcal. 10 pieces (160 g): about 491 kcal.
Is cooked fast foods high in protein?
Cooked fast foods contains 15.9 g of protein per 100 g (32% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15.3 g in 6 pieces (96 g). About 21% 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 cooked fast foods?
Cooked fast foods has 14.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.9 g of fiber and 0.08 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked fast foods?
Cooked fast foods contains 20.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.6 g is saturated (18% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked fast foods contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (37% DV), selenium (31% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (24% DV), phosphorus (22% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked fast foods?
100 g contains 594 mg of sodium, 26% 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 170718. 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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