Breaded fried chicken (fast food, dark meat) nutrition facts
Per 2 pieces ยท 148 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein30g28% of calories
- Carbs16g15% of calories
- Fat27g57% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Breaded fried chicken (fast food, dark meat) (2 pieces, 148 g) has 431 calories, with 30 g of protein, 16 g of carbohydrates and 27 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (57% of calories). It is high in protein (60% DV), riboflavin (b2) (33% DV) and niacin (45% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 33%, 35% and 55% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein60%
- Riboflavin (B2)33%
- Niacin45%
- Vitamin B625%
- Vitamin B1235%
- Pantothenic acid49%
Good source of
10โ19% of the daily value
- Thiamine11%
- Copper13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium33%
- Saturated fat35%
- Cholesterol55%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 2 pieces (148 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 67 ฮผg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 33% |
| Niacin | 7 mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Folate (B9) | 25 ฮผg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 ฮผg | 35% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 49% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 36 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 445 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 37 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 240 mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 35 ฮผg | 64% |
Full breakdown ยท 26 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | โ |
| Arginine | 2 g | โ |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | โ |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | โ |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1 g | โ |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | โ |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | โ |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | โ |
| Glycine | 2 g | โ |
| Histidine | 1 g | โ |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | โ |
| Leucine | 2 g | โ |
| Lysine | 2 g | โ |
| Methionine | 1 g | โ |
| Monounsaturated fats | 11 g | โ |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | โ |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 6 g | โ |
| Proline | 2 g | โ |
| Retinol | 67 ฮผg | โ |
| Serine | 1 g | โ |
| Threonine | 1 g | โ |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | โ |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | โ |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | โ |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | โ |
| Valine | 1 g | โ |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Popcorn chicken (KFC)350
- Chicken thigh (fried, breaded, mild, meat and skin, Popeyes)310
- Breaded fried chicken (fast food, dark meat)291
- Chicken breast (fried, breaded, Original Recipe, meat and skin, KFC)231
- Chicken breast (cooked, fried, floured)221
- Chicken breast (cooked, fried, skinless)187
- Perdue Chicken Chunks, Lightly Breaded179
Similar foods
63 calChicken breast (cooked, fried, floured)1 ozโ368 cal
161 calChicken breast (cooked, fried, skinless)ยฝ breast, bone and skin removedโ270 cal
490 calChicken breast (fried, breaded, Original Recipe, meat and skin, KFC)1 breast, with skin+59 cal
14 calPopcorn chicken (KFC)1 pieceโ417 cal
428 calChicken thigh (fried, breaded, mild, meat and skin, Popeyes)1 thigh with skinโ3 cal
150 calPerdue Chicken Chunks, Lightly Breaded3 ozโ281 cal
Burning 431 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 82minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 52minCycling (moderate)
- 36minRunning (6 mph)
- 61minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Breaded fried chicken (fast food, dark meat)?
One serving of Breaded fried chicken (fast food, dark meat) (2 pieces) has 431 calories, which works out to 291 calories per 100 g. That is about 22% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Breaded fried chicken (fast food, dark meat) high in protein?
It provides a solid 30 g of protein per serving (60% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 28% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Breaded fried chicken (fast food, dark meat) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 16 g of net carbs and 15% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20โ50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Breaded fried chicken (fast food, dark meat)?
755 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
