Fried Chicken vs Pizza

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Fried Chicken is generally healthier

Fried Chicken comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has more protein (26g vs 10g), less sugar (0g vs 3.8g), less sodium (480mg vs 550mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Pizza

285 kcal

More Protein

Fried Chicken

26g

More Fiber

Pizza

2.5g

Less Sugar

Fried Chicken

0g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Fried Chicken
320
Pizza
285
Proteinper 100g
Fried Chicken
26g
Pizza
10g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Fried Chicken
9.4g
Pizza
36g
Fatper 100g
Fried Chicken
17g
Pizza
11g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientFried ChickenPizzaDifference
Calories320kcal285kcal+35.0kcal
Protein26g10g+16.0g
Carbohydrates9.4g36g-26.6g
Fat17g11g+6.0g
Fiber0g2.5g-2.5g
Sugar0g3.8g-3.8g
Sodium480mg550mg-70.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Fried Chicken

Per 100g:320 calories
Per cup (150g):480 calories
Per serving (85g):272 calories

Pizza

Per 100g:285 calories
Per cup (150g):428 calories
Per serving (85g):242 calories

Diet Compatibility

Fried Chicken

Low-CarbHigh-Protein

Pizza

No specific diet tags

When to Choose Fried Chicken

  • Higher in protein (26g vs 10g)
  • Lower in carbs (9.4g vs 36g)
  • Less sugar (0g vs 3.8g)
  • Lower sodium (480mg vs 550mg)

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When to Choose Pizza

  • Lower in calories (285 vs 320)
  • More fiber (2.5g vs 0g)

Common Uses

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