Calories in 1/2 Cup of Fried Chicken Breast
1/2 cup of fried chicken breast (68 g) has 164 calories. That is 8% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 14 g of protein, 9.5 g of fat and 4.1 g of carbohydrates, a split of 36% protein, 54% fat and 10% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of fried chicken breast has 82 and 3/4 cup of fried chicken breast has 246 calories. Burning 164 calories takes about 29 minutes of brisk walking or 13 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Fried Chicken Breast calories by serving size
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| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50g | 50 g | 122 | 11 g | 7.1 g | 3 g |
| 1/2 cup | 68 g | 164 | 14 g | 9.5 g | 4.1 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 243 | 21 g | 14 g | 6 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 276 | 24 g | 16 g | 6.8 g |
| 1 cup | 135 g | 328 | 29 g | 19 g | 8.1 g |
| 1 small fried chicken breast | 150 g | 365 | 32 g | 21 g | 9 g |
| 1 medium fried chicken breast | 175 g | 425 | 38 g | 25 g | 11 g |
| 1 large fried chicken breast | 195 g | 474 | 42 g | 28 g | 12 g |
| 200g | 200 g | 486 | 43 g | 28 g | 12 g |
| 2 small fried chicken breasts | 300 g | 729 | 64 g | 42 g | 18 g |
| 2 medium fried chicken breasts | 350 g | 851 | 75 g | 49 g | 21 g |
| 2 large fried chicken breasts | 390 g | 948 | 84 g | 55 g | 23 g |
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Fried Chicken Breast: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of fried chicken breast?
1/2 cup of fried chicken breast weighs about 68 g and has 164 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of fried chicken breast?
1/2 cup of fried chicken breast has 14 g of protein, which is 29% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of fried chicken breast?
1/2 cup of fried chicken breast has 4.1 g of carbohydrates, including 0.1 g of fiber and 0.1 g of sugars.
How much fried chicken breast is 100 calories?
100 calories of fried chicken breast is 41 g, about 1/4 medium fried chicken breast.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2705973. Original description: Chicken breast, fried, coated, skin / coating eaten, from raw. Portion weights are USDA household measures.