Calorie comparison
Fried Chicken vs Mozzarella Sticks
Per 100 grams, fried chicken is the lighter choice by 47 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 | Mozzarella Sticks |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 273 | 320 |
| Protein | 19 g | 14 g |
| Carbs | 8 g | 26 g |
| Fat | 18 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
🍗 Fried Chicken
1 drumstick (59 g)
161 cal
11.2 g protein · 4.7 g carbs · 10.6 g fat
🧀 Mozzarella Sticks
3 sticks (88 g)
282 cal
12.3 g protein · 22.9 g carbs · 15.8 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, fried chicken or mozzarella sticks?
Per 100 g, fried chicken has 273 calories and mozzarella sticks has 320. Fried Chicken is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, fried chicken or mozzarella sticks?
Fried Chicken has 19 g of protein per 100 g; mozzarella sticks has 14 g. Fried Chicken wins on protein.
Is fried chicken or mozzarella sticks 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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