Fried chicken vs rotisserie chicken: which is healthier?
Rotisserie chicken is more nutrient-dense, scoring 40/100 against 19/100 for fried chicken. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Fried chicken
309 kcal per 100 g. 2 pieces (leg and thigh): 250 g
Rotisserie chicken
239 kcal per 100 g. 3 oz, meat and skin: 85 g
Higher scoreWhich to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesRotisserie chicken309 vs 239 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinRotisserie chicken18 vs 27 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0.5 vs 0 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even0.4 vs 0 g per 100 g
- More potassiumFried chicken250 vs 223 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatRotisserie chicken5.1 vs 3.8 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Fried chicken, 100 g | Rotisserie chicken, 100 g | Fried chicken, 250 g | Rotisserie chicken, 85 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 309 kcal | 239 kcal | 773 kcal | 203 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g | 27 g | 46 g | 23 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.6 g | 0 g | 19 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0.4 g | 0 g | 1 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 0 g | 1.2 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 22 g | 14 g | 56 g | 12 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.1 g | 3.8 g | 13 g | 3.2 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0 mg | 0.6 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 45 µg | 48 µg | 114 µg | 41 µg |
| Potassium | 250 mg | 223 mg | 625 mg | 190 mg |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 1.3 mg | 3.2 mg | 1.1 mg |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 15 mg | 52 mg | 13 mg |
| Magnesium | 24 mg | 23 mg | 60 mg | 20 mg |
| Sodium | 504 mg | 82 mg | 1259 mg | 70 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.