White Castle Crispy Chicken Slider: 230 Calories

Fried chicken slider sandwich from White Castle with text '230 calories'.

This crispy chicken sandwich is served with your choice of American cheese, Jalapeño cheese, or Smoked Cheddar cheese. Further customize the slider sandwich by adding egg, bacon, lettuce or tomato.

One standard serving (i.e., without add-ons) of the slider with American cheese contains 230 calories, 10 grams of fat, 22 grams of carbohydrates, and 11 grams of protein.

Read this guide to learn more about the composition of calories, nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in the crispy chicken slider from White Castle fast food restaurant.

Fried chicken slider from White Castle.

Chicken Slider Nutritional Information


Nutritional information is presented based on a single serving measured as one slider with a net weight of 85 grams.

Calories

White Castle’s Crispy Chicken slider has a total of 230 calories.

Dietary fiber and carbohydrates each contribute about 39% of the total calories. The remaining 22% of the total calories is derived from proteins.

Based on the nutrition facts provided by White Castle, we estimate a breakdown of calories by macronutrient as follows:

  • Fat: 90 calories
  • Carbohydrates: 90 calories
  • Protein: 50 calories
  • Total: 230 total calories per serving
Calories
fat
39%
carbohydrates
39%
Protein
22%

Compare Calories: Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich

Total Fat

A single serving of the chicken slider has 10 grams of total dietary fat, including 3 grams of saturated fat.

While neither nutrient in one serving is considered high, keep in mind that a serving is measured as a sandwich weighing only 85 grams.

SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING

  • 90 calories from total fat
  • 39% of 230 total calories
  • 30 calories from saturated fat per slider
  • Zero trans fat

Sodium

The amount of sodium in a single chicken slider is high. Specifically, there are 620 milligrams of sodium per serving, which equates to about one quarter of the FDA-recommended limit for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

  • 620mg sodium (27% DV)

Here is the nutritional information for one Crispy Chicken Slider made with American cheese.

Nutrition Summary

Serving Size 1 Slider (85g)

CALORIES

230

TOTAL FAT

10g

(%DV)

CARBOHYDRATES

22g

(%DV)

PROTEIN

11g
Saturated Fat3g (%DV)
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol25mg (%DV)
Sodium620mg (%DV)
Dietary Fiber1g (%DV)
Total Sugars2g

%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.

Fried chicken slider sandwich from White Castle with text '230 calories'.
There are 230 calories in one crispy chicken slider.

What is in the Chicken Slider


Ingredients

These are the ingredients listed for the bun, chicken, and cheese used to make the Crispy Chicken Slider.

Slider Bun

Ingredients:Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour, Water, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Yeast, Salt, Vital Wheat Gluten, Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate (Csl), Guar Gum, Monoglycerides, Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Alginate, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), and Enzymes.

  • Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour includes wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid.

What is Monocalcium Phosphate?

Monocalcium phosphate – an ingredient in the Slider Bun – is an inorganic compound made up of soluble salts.

The additive is used in food production to create a reaction with baking soda that releases carbon dioxide, which aerates and increases the volume of the dough.

Because of its chemical reaction properties, monocalcium phosphate is often used as a leavening agent in biscuits, breads, and other baked goods.

Chicken

The breading used on the chicken is set in vegetable oil.

Ingredients:Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Fillets with Rib Meat, Water, Seasoning, Salt, Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour, Water, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Yellow Corn Flour, Whey, Spice, Soybean Oil (as a processing aid), Leavening, Wheat Gluten, Caramel Color, Dextrose, Garlic Powder, Extractives Of Paprika, Sugar, Yeast, and Spice Extractive.

  • The Seasoning is made with modified food starch, sodium phosphates, carrageenan, sodium citrate, and citric acid.
  • Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour includes niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid.
  • Sodium bicarbonate and sodium aluminum phosphate are used for Leavening.

Pasteurized Process American Cheese

Ingredients:Cultured Milk, Water, Cream, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Sorbic Acid (preservative), Sodium Phosphate, Artificial Color, Enzymes, Acetic Acid, and Lecithin.

Brief Definitions of Slider Ingredients

  • Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate, also known as calcium salt of stearic acid ester of lactyl lactylate, is a water-oil emulsifier used as a preservative and emulsifier.
  • Guar Gum, derived from guar bean, used to thicken, emulsify and stabilize food products.
  • Monocalcium Phosphate, an inorganic compound, is used as a leavening acid to react with baking soda and provide aeration and volume.
  • Sodium Alginate, which is extracted from brown seaweed, is used as a stabilizer and thickener in food production.
  • Sodium Bicarbonate is a chemical compound of salt and bicarbonate anion. It is generally well known as baking soda.
  • Sorbic Acid is a natural fatty acid commonly used as a preservative to prevent growth of yeast, molds, and bacteria.

Allergens

The Crispy Chicken Slider is made with dairy, soy, and wheat.

It’s also prepared in the same fryer that may be used to cook menu items that contain egg, fish, or shellfish.

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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, allergens, and ingredients source: White Castle

  • Chicken Slider image: White Castle. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients.

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