Calorie comparison
French Fries vs Fried Chicken
Per 100 grams, fried chicken is the lighter choice by 1 calories, while fried chicken delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | French Fries | Fried Chicken |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 274 | 273 |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 19 g |
| Carbs | 37 g | 8 g |
| Fat | 13 g | 18 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🍟 French Fries
1 medium (117 g)
321 cal
4 g protein · 43.3 g carbs · 15.2 g fat
🍗 Fried Chicken
1 drumstick (59 g)
161 cal
11.2 g protein · 4.7 g carbs · 10.6 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, french fries or fried chicken?
Per 100 g, french fries has 274 calories and fried chicken has 273. Fried Chicken is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, french fries or fried chicken?
French Fries has 3.4 g of protein per 100 g; fried chicken has 19 g. Fried Chicken wins on protein.
Is french fries or fried chicken better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward fried chicken — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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