Southern fried chicken breast

Packaged product Poultry Tesco

Southern fried chicken breast contains 227 kcal per 100 g.

Roughly 41% of its calories come from fat, with 33% from protein and 26% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in poultry on FoodFactly, where the median is 188 kcal per 100 g across 24 products.

100 g provides 52% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 27% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5) and 19% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Southern fried chicken breast by Tesco, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
227kcal per 100 g
18.4 gprotein
14.6 gcarbohydrates
10.4 gfat

Nutrition facts

The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 227 kcal
Total fat L 10.4 g 13%
Saturated fat L 1 g 5%
Cholesterol L 60.1 mg 20%
Sodium L 276 mg 12%
Total carbohydrates L 14.6 g 5%
Dietary fiber L 0.8 g 3%
Total sugars L 0.6 g
Added sugars L 0.35 g 0.7%
Protein L 18.4 g 37%
Vitamin A L 7.4 µg0.8%
Vitamin C L 1.1 mg1%
Vitamin D L 0.11 µg0.6%
Vitamin E L 2.4 mg16%
Thiamin (B1) L 0.17 mg14%
Riboflavin (B2) L 0.041 mg3%
Niacin (B3) L 8.4 mg52%
Pantothenic acid (B5) L 1.3 mg27%
Vitamin B6 L 0.16 mg9%
Folate (B9) L 15.1 µg4%
Vitamin B12 L 0.13 µg5%
Calcium L 11 mg0.8%
Iron L 0.74 mg4%
Magnesium L 39.4 mg9%
Phosphorus L 232 mg19%
Potassium L 372 mg8%
Zinc L 0.86 mg8%
Copper L 0.075 mg8%
Manganese L 0.43 mg18%
Selenium L 9.2 µg17%
Iodine L 15.2 µg10%

% 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: 33%Carbohydrates: 26%Fat: 41%227kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 33%
  • Carbohydrates 26%
  • Fat 41%

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

Niacin (B3)52%Pantothenic acid (B5)27%Phosphorus19%Manganese18%Selenium17%Vitamin E16%Thiamin (B1)14%Iodine10%Vitamin B69%Magnesium9%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein18.4 gbelow the median for poultry (median 18.6 g)
  • Fiber0.8 gbelow the median for poultry (median 0.9 g)
  • Sugars0.6 gabove the median for poultry (median 0.58 g)
  • Fat10.4 gabove the median for poultry (median 9 g)
  • Saturated fat1 gbelow the median for poultry (median 1.6 g)
  • Sodium276 mgabove the median for poultry (median 272 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal8.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water50.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L9.7 g
Carotenoids (1)
Beta-carotene L3.5 µg
Other components (2)
Water L50.2 g
Alcohol L0 g

Product details

Brand
Tesco
Barcode
5059697754555
Category
Frozen chickens
Nutri-Score
A as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Chicken Breast Fillet (70%), Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Rapeseed Oil, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Wheat Starch, Black Pepper, Dextrose, Fennel, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Sunflower Oil, Yeast Extract, Yeast, White Pepper, Black Pepper Extract, Garlic Extract, Nutmeg Extract, Onion Oil. Made using British and EU chicken.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: Wheat flourRapeseed (canola) oilSaltOnionGarlicSunflower oilYeast

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 5059697754555. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Southern fried chicken breast?

100 g of Southern fried chicken breast has 227 kcal.

Is Southern fried chicken breast high in protein?

Southern fried chicken breast contains 18.4 g of protein per 100 g (37% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 33% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry, that is below the median (median 18.6 g).

How many carbs are in Southern fried chicken breast?

Southern fried chicken breast has 14.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.8 g of fiber and 0.6 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Southern fried chicken breast?

Southern fried chicken breast contains 10.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1 g is saturated (5% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Southern fried chicken breast contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (52% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (27% DV), phosphorus (19% DV), manganese (18% DV) and selenium (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Southern fried chicken breast?

100 g contains 276 mg of sodium, 12% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated March 27, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.