Calorie comparison
Big Mac vs Fried Chicken
Per 100 grams, big mac is the lighter choice by 16 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 | Big Mac | Fried Chicken |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 257 | 273 |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 19 g |
| Carbs | 20.5 g | 8 g |
| Fat | 15 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
🍔 Big Mac
1 burger (219 g)
563 cal
25 g protein · 44.9 g carbs · 32.9 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, big mac or fried chicken?
Per 100 g, big mac has 257 calories and fried chicken has 273. Big Mac is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, big mac or fried chicken?
Big Mac has 11.4 g of protein per 100 g; fried chicken has 19 g. Fried Chicken wins on protein.
Is big mac 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 big mac — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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