Burger King Original Chicken Sandwich
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, ingredients, and allergens in Burger King’s classic chicken sandwich.
Chicken Sandwich Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts are based on the standard recipe for one chicken sandwich.
Daily Value
Daily value (%DV) refers to the amount of a specific nutrient per serving as a percentage of the recommended daily limit (based on a 2,000 calorie diet). Use %DV to compare foods and balance choices based on your dietary goals.
As shown in the chart below, Burger King’s original fried chicken sandwich is high in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium.
Serving size: 1 Sandwich
% DAILY VALUE
Use %DV to determine if the amount of a nutrient is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).
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%DV |
Level | |
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Saturated Fat |
35% |
HIGH |
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Sodium |
60% |
HIGH |
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Cholesterol |
22% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
There are 680 calories in the fast food Chicken Sandwich.
Here is a summary of the calories by macronutrient, per sandwich:
Approximately half of the total calories are derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates contribute 36% of total calories, and the remaining 13% is from protein.
Chicken Sandwich
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe summary of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Burger King.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 680 CALORIES
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
Review nutrition facts for the full Burger King menu.
Nutrition Facts
Amount (%DV) per Sandwich
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Calories |
680 | |
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%DV | ||
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Total Fat |
39g |
50% |
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Saturated Fat |
7g |
35% |
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Trans Fat |
0g | |
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Cholesterol |
65mg |
22% |
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Sodium |
1380mg |
60% |
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Carbohydrates |
63g |
23% |
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Dietary Fiber |
3g |
11% |
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Total Sugars |
7g | |
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Protein |
23g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Dietary Fats
Don’t overlook the amount of calories derived from dietary fats. 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 10% of total calories from saturated fat.
Check the daily value of fat in this sandwich. To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving of food by the FDA-recommended daily limit.
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per Serving |
Daily Limit* |
Daily Value | |
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Total Fat |
39g |
78g |
50% |
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Saturated Fat |
7g |
20g |
35% |
*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult; based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet.
SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING
Sodium
The Original Chicken Sandwich contains 1,380 milligrams of sodium, more than half of the FDA-recommended limit for an entire day.
Cholesterol
In addition, there are 65 milligrams of dietary cholesterol in a single sandwich.
To learn more about fast food, compare nutrition facts in an order of Wendy’s spicy chicken nuggets.
Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here is the list of ingredients in Burger King’s original chicken sandwich.
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Chicken Patty |
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Boneless, chicken breast with rib meat, Water, Isolated Oat Product, Flavor (maltodextrin, flavor), Salt Breaded with Enriched wheat flour, salt, spices, natural flavor, dried whey, vegetable oil, dried yeast, onion powder, garlic powder, leavening, and dextrose Battered with Water, Enriched Wheat Flour, Salt, Leavening, Corn Starch, Whole Oat Flour, Natural Flavor Cooked in Vegetable Oil with Dimethylpolysiloxane |
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Specialty Bun |
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Unbleached Enriched Flour, Water, Sugar and/or Liquid Sugar (Water, Sugar), Soybean Oil, Yeast, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Yeast Food, Dough Conditioners, Guar Gum, Enzymes, Milled Flaxseed, Maltodextrin, Ascorbic Acid, Cultured Wheat Flour, Corn Starch, Soy Flour, Soy Lecithin, Sesame Seeds |
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Mayonnaise |
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Soybean Oil, Egg Yolk, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Corn Syrup, Salt, Sugar, Spice, Mixed Tocopherols (an antioxidant) |
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Other Ingredients |
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Lettuce |
Allergens
Burger King’s original chicken sandwich is made with ingredients that contain egg, milk, sesame, soy, and wheat.
The sandwich may also come in contact with or contain fish.
If you have a food allergy, check the allergen guide for Burger King’s menu. Consult your physician to discuss any concerns about food allergies and individual dietary advice.
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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