
Fried chicken and waffles
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 18.0 g |
| Fat | 16.0 g |
| Carbs | 28.0 g |
Fried chicken and waffles is a classic American dish combining crispy battered fried chicken served on top of or alongside sweet, grid-patterned waffles, often finished with butter and maple syrup. It appears on brunch and dinner menus across the United States and has roots in Southern cooking traditions. Per 100 g, the dish provides 320 kcal, 18 g of protein, 16 g of fat and 28 g of carbohydrates, with 1 g of dietary fibre and 8 g of sugars. Notable minerals include sodium at 640 mg, potassium at 260 mg and calcium at 80 mg per 100 g. The dish also contributes 0.6 mcg of vitamin B12 and 30 mcg of vitamin A per 100 g. No glycemic index data is available. This dish does not align with common restrictive dietary patterns such as vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free or keto.
How many calories in fried chicken and waffles?
Fried chicken and waffles contains 320 kcal per 100 g. A typical restaurant serving can weigh 300–400 g, which would put the calorie count in the range of 960–1,280 kcal before any added syrup or butter.
How much sodium is in fried chicken and waffles?
Fried chicken and waffles contains 640 mg of sodium per 100 g, largely from the seasoned batter on the chicken and the waffle batter itself. A full serving of 350 g would deliver around 2,240 mg of sodium.
Is fried chicken and waffles healthy?
Per 100 g, fried chicken and waffles is relatively high in calories (320 kcal), fat (16 g) and sodium (640 mg), while providing a moderate 18 g of protein and only 1 g of dietary fibre. It is a calorie-dense dish that fits comfortably as an occasional meal rather than an everyday staple.
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approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 18.0 g |
| Fat | 16.0 g |
| Carbs | 28.0 g |
| Sugars | 8.0 g |
| Fiber | 1.0 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 5.0 g |
| Monounsaturated | 6.5 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 3.0 g |
| Cholesterol | 90.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 80.0 mg |
| Iron | 2.0 mg |
| Potassium | 260 mg |
| Sodium | 640 mg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 30.0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 1.0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.60 mcg |