Burger King Original Chicken Sandwich Nutrition

This sandwich is made with white meat chicken that is lightly breaded and fried. Topped with lettuce and a creamy mayonnaise spread, it’s served on a sesame seed bun.

One original chicken sandwich has 680 calories, 39 grams fat, 63 grams carbohydrates, and 23 grams protein.

Read this guide for a complete overview of the calories, nutrition facts, and allergens in the Burger King’s classic chicken sandwich.

Chicken Sandwich Nutritional Information

Nutritional information is presented based on a single serving measured as one sandwich.

Percentage daily value is a reference to how much a specific nutrient contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories.

Calories in Chicken Sandwich

There are 680 calories in the Original Chicken Sandwich at Burger King.

Approximately half of the total calories are derived from fat. Carbohydrates contribute 36% of total calories and the remaining 13% is from Protein.

Here is a summary of the amount of calories in Burger King’s chicken sandwich delivered from fat, carbs, and protein.

• 345 calories derived by dietary fats
• 245 calories derived from total carbs
• 90 calories derived from proteins
• 680 total calories per serving

The summary of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Burger King.

Total Fat

Don’t overlook the amount of calories derived from dietary fat. There are 39 grams of total fat in one chicken sandwich, including 7 grams of saturated fat. That is high.

Dietary Guidelines set by the Department of Health and Human Services recommend consuming less than ten percent of total calories from saturated fat.

Saturated Fat

There are about 60 calories from saturated fat in the original fried chicken sandwich from Burger King. Based on a 2,000 calorie diet, that’s 35% of the recommended total for an entire day, which is considered high.

Sodium

The Original Chicken Sandwich contains over 1,300 milligrams of Sodium and exceeds half of the FDA-recommended limit for an entire day (based on 2,000 calorie diet).

Cholesterol

In addition, there are 65 milligrams of cholesterol in a single serving of this sandwich. Keep this in mind if you’re trying to reduce or limit your intake of sodium and dietary cholesterol.

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Allergens

Burger King’s original chicken sandwich is made with ingredients that contain milk, egg, sesame, soy, and wheat.

Kitchen Equipment

The chicken sandwich is prepared in kitchen areas that are used to prepare other foods. Fryers used to cook the chicken are also used to cook fish, pork sausage, onion rings, and other menu items.

In addition, the sandwich bun is warmed and toasted in a shared toaster.

Cross Contamination

Food items and ingredients may be prepared by third party suppliers that also process foods that contain other potential allergens. Those foods may come into contact with the items served at Burger King.

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Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

Nutrition facts and image source: Burger King.