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Fried Chicken at a glance

Glycemic index (est.)
45
low
Glycemic load / serving
9
low
Nutri-Score
D
A best, E worst
NOVA group
3
processed

American cuisine · Non-Vegetarian. Serving: 100 g.

Fried Chicken nutrition per serving

NutrientPer serving
Calories300 kcal
Protein20 g
Carbohydrate20 g
Fiber1 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fat18 g
Saturated fat5 g
Sodium600 mg

Typical ingredients: Chicken, flour, eggs, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, oil (for frying), spices (e.g., paprika, garlic powder, onion powder)

Similar American dishes with a lower glycemic load

DishGL / servingkcal / serving
Applesauce8100
Succotash8180
Green Bean Casserole7220
Bbq Sauce660
Chili Con Carne6300

Common questions about fried chicken

How many calories are in fried chicken?

NutriOptio estimates 300 calories in one serving (100 g) of a typical fried chicken recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.

Is fried chicken good for blood sugar?

A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 9, which is low (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.

What is the Nutri-Score of fried chicken?

NutriOptio grades a typical fried chicken D on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.

Log your own fried chicken

Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.

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How these numbers are made

These are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical fried chicken in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.