Burger King Original Chicken Sandwich

Original Chicken Sandwich from Burger King with text '680 calories'.

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

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 chicken sandwich is high in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium.

Serving size: 1 Sandwich

% DAILY VALUE

Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).

%DV

Level

Saturated Fat

35%

Sodium

60%

Cholesterol

22%

%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:

  • 345 calories from fat
  • 245 calories from total carbs
  • 90 calories from protein

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 protein
CALORIES FROM fat
51%
CALORIES FROM CARBS
36%
CALORIES FROM Protein
13%

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

ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 680 CALORIES

  • Walk 3 hours 40 minutes
  • Play Racquetball 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Cycle 1 hour 10 minutes
Burger King's chicken sandwich with text listing summary nutrition facts.

Fat and Sodium

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.

SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING

  • 345 calories from dietary fats
  • 51% of total calories
  • 60 calories from saturated fat
  • Zero trans fat

Sodium

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

Cholesterol

In addition, there are 65 milligrams of dietary cholesterol in a single sandwich.

Original Chicken Sandwich from Burger King with text '680 calories'.
There are 680 calories in one sandwich.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount per Sandwich

Red indicates %DV is high.

Calories

680

%DV

Total Fat

39g

Saturated Fat

7g

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

65mg

Sodium

1380mg

Carbohydrates

63g

23%

Dietary Fiber

3g

11%

Total Sugars

7g

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.

Allergens

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

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.

Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change recipes or formulations without notice. Check package labels and ask the product manufacturer or restaurant for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide healthcare advice or dietary recommendations. Always consult your licensed physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

Nutrition facts and image source: Burger King. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for purposes of research and commentary related to fast food nutrition.

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