Calorie comparison
Fried Chicken vs Hash Browns
Per 100 grams, hash browns is the lighter choice by 9 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 | Fried Chicken | Hash Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 273 | 264 |
| Protein | 19 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 8 g | 28 g |
| Fat | 18 g | 15 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
🍗 Fried Chicken
1 drumstick (59 g)
161 cal
11.2 g protein · 4.7 g carbs · 10.6 g fat
🥔 Hash Browns
1 patty (53 g)
140 cal
1.6 g protein · 14.8 g carbs · 8 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, fried chicken or hash browns?
Per 100 g, fried chicken has 273 calories and hash browns has 264. Hash Browns is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, fried chicken or hash browns?
Fried Chicken has 19 g of protein per 100 g; hash browns has 3 g. Fried Chicken wins on protein.
Is fried chicken or hash browns 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 hash browns — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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