Calorie comparison
Egg McMuffin vs Fried Chicken
Per 100 grams, egg mcmuffin is the lighter choice by 43 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 | Egg McMuffin | Fried Chicken |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 230 | 273 |
| Protein | 12.6 g | 19 g |
| Carbs | 22.2 g | 8 g |
| Fat | 9.6 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
🥪 Egg McMuffin
1 sandwich (135 g)
311 cal
17 g protein · 30 g carbs · 13 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, egg mcmuffin or fried chicken?
Per 100 g, egg mcmuffin has 230 calories and fried chicken has 273. Egg McMuffin is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, egg mcmuffin or fried chicken?
Egg McMuffin has 12.6 g of protein per 100 g; fried chicken has 19 g. Fried Chicken wins on protein.
Is egg mcmuffin 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 egg mcmuffin — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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