Calories in 1/2 Cup of Fried Chicken
1/2 cup of fried chicken (70 g) has 153 calories. That is 8% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 21 g of protein, 6.4 g of fat and 1.2 g of carbohydrates, a split of 58% protein, 39% fat and 3% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of fried chicken has 77 and 3/4 cup of fried chicken has 230 calories. Burning 153 calories takes about 27 minutes of brisk walking or 12 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Fried Chicken: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of fried chicken?
1/2 cup of fried chicken weighs about 70 g and has 153 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of fried chicken?
1/2 cup of fried chicken has 21 g of protein, which is 43% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of fried chicken?
1/2 cup of fried chicken has 1.2 g of carbohydrates, including 0.1 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fried chicken is 100 calories?
100 calories of fried chicken is 46 g, about 1/4 cup of fried chicken.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 171053. Original description: Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat only, cooked, fried. Portion weights are USDA household measures.