Fried Egg vs. Chicken
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Fried Egg and Cooked Chicken
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
fried egg
versus
cooked
chicken
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fried egg and chicken:
- Both chicken and fried egg are high in calories and protein.
- Chicken has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, fried egg contains more folate.
- Chicken is an excellent source of potassium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, fried egg has more dha than chicken, however, chicken contains more dpa than fried egg.
- Fried egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Fried egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fried Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, fried) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chicken and fried egg are high in calories. Chicken is very similar to chicken for calories - chicken has 189 calories per 100 grams and fried egg has 196 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fried egg is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to chicken for carbs. Fried egg has a macronutrient ratio of 29:2:70 and for chicken, 49:0:51 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fried Egg | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 29% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | ~ |
| Fat | 70% | 51% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both fried egg and chicken are low in carbohydrates - fried egg has 0.83g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Fried egg and chicken contain similar amounts of sugar - fried egg has 0.4g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both chicken and fried egg are high in protein. Chicken has 71% more protein than fried egg - chicken has 23.3g of protein per 100 grams and fried egg has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chicken has 28% less saturated fat than fried egg - chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fried egg has 4.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chicken and fried egg are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and fried egg has 0.04g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Fried egg is high in cholesterol and chicken has 73% less cholesterol than fried egg - chicken has 107mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fried egg has 401mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Fried egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than chicken - fried egg has 219ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Fried egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than chicken - fried egg has 88iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken and fried egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fried egg has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chicken and fried egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fried egg has 5.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, fried egg contains more folate. Both fried egg and chicken contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
| Fried Egg | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.495 MG | 0.302 MG |
| Niacin | 0.082 MG | 7.107 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.66 MG | 1.327 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.184 MG | 0.538 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.97 UG | 0.51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fried egg is an excellent source of calcium and it has 675% more calcium than chicken - chicken has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and fried egg has 62mg of calcium.
iron
Fried egg has 103% more iron than chicken - chicken has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and fried egg has 1.9mg of iron.
potassium
Chicken is an excellent source of potassium and it has 345% more potassium than fried egg - chicken has 677mg of potassium per 100 grams and fried egg has 152mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, fried egg has more dha than chicken per 100 grams, however, chicken contains more dpa than fried egg per 100 grams. Both fried egg and chicken contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Fried Egg | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 0.1 G |
| DHA | 0.063 G | 0.031 G |
| DPA | 0.007 G | 0.016 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.207 G | 0.155 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both fried egg and chicken contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Fried Egg | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.02 G |
| linoleic acid | 2.781 G | 1.818 G |
| Total | 2.781 G | 1.838 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does chicken or fried egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chicken and fried egg are high in calories. Chicken is quite similar to chicken for calories - chicken has 189 calories in 100g and fried egg has 196 calories.
Is chicken or fried egg better for protein?
Both chicken and fried egg are high in protein. Chicken has 70% more protein than fried egg - chicken has 23.3g of protein per 100 grams and fried egg has 13.6g of protein.
Does chicken or fried egg contain more calcium?
Fried egg is a rich source of calcium and it has 680% more calcium than chicken - chicken has 8mg of calcium in 100 grams and fried egg has 62mg of calcium.
Does chicken or fried egg contain more potassium?
Chicken is a rich source of potassium and it has 350% more potassium than fried egg - chicken has 677mg of potassium in 100 grams and fried egg has 152mg of potassium.