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.
Nutrition Facts and Allergens
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 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.
- Fat: 345 calories
- Carbs: 245 calories
- Protein: 90 calories
- Total: 680 calories in one sandwich
The summary of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Burger King.
Total Fat
Please don’t overlook the amount of calories from fat. There are 39 grams of fat in one chicken sandwich, including 7 grams of saturated fat.
Here is a quick summary of Dietary Fat facts for the original chicken sandwich:
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 63 calories from saturated fat in one serving of 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.
Sodium
An Original Chicken Sandwich contains over 1,300 milligrams of Sodium, which is approximately 60% of the total daily value (based on 2,000 calorie diet) recommended by the FDA.
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.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 Chicken Sandwich
CALORIES
680TOTAL FAT
39g(60%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
63g(21%DV)
PROTEIN
23g| Saturated Fat | 7g (35%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 65mg (22%DV) |
| Sodium | 1380mg (58%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g (12%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 7g |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
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.
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.
