Grilled Chicken vs Fried Chicken: Which Has Fewer Calories?
Grilled Chicken (thigh)
per 100g
Fried Chicken (KFC style)
per 100g
Quick Summary
Grilled chicken has 37% fewer calories than fried chicken because it has no batter and isn't deep-fried.
Grilled chicken has 37% fewer calories, more protein, no batter or frying oil
Nutrition Comparison
| Grilled Chicken (thigh) 100g | Fried Chicken (KFC style) 100g | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 200 ✓ | 320 |
| Protein | 28g ✓ | 18g |
| Carbs | 0g ✓ | 15g |
| Fat | 10g ✓ | 22g |
| Fiber | 0g | 0g |
Detailed Comparison
100g of grilled chicken has 200 calories while fried chicken has 320 calories - a difference of 120 calories or 37%! Fried chicken is higher in calories due to batter coating and deep-frying in oil, adding carbs and fat. Grilled chicken has more protein per serving with no batter dilution. For weight loss, grilled chicken is the much better choice.
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How many calories in Thai fried chicken?
Thai-style fried chicken (Gai Tod) has about 250-300 calories per piece, slightly less than fast food fried chicken due to thinner batter.
How many calories in baked chicken?
Baked chicken has about 180-220 calories per 100g, similar to grilled. Using more butter or oil increases this.