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McChicken / chicken burger

One serving of McChicken / chicken burger — 1 burger (170 g) — comes to 364 kcal, 15 g protein, 40 g carbs and 16 g fat. Scaled to 100 g it works out to 214 kcal and 8.8 g protein, which makes it a moderate protein source for a fast food item. That single serving is about 24.3% of a 1,500 kcal day and 18.2% of a 2,000 kcal day, so it can carry real weight in a protein-focused plan without much extra planning.

Walking off McChicken / chicken burger takes roughly 9,100 steps, using the rough approximation of 0.04 kcal burned per step (a population-average estimate for a moderate walking pace, not a personalised number). At ₹160 a serving it costs about ₹213.3 for every 20 g of protein it delivers, which is a mid-to-high price for protein compared with dal, eggs or soya chunks. It fits a non-vegetarian diet. It works at the evening snack slot and dinner. It's a packaged/processed item, worth checking the label against this estimate.

If you want variety without changing the macros much, the closest swaps in the fast food category are Veg frankie (roti wrap), Fried chicken, 2 pieces (KFC style), French fries, medium, Ice cream sundae / falooda — each keeps a similar role on the plate while shifting the exact protein-to-carb balance a little.

364kcal / serving
  • 15protein g
  • ₹160cost
  • 9,100steps to burn

Per portion vs per 100 g

AmountkcalProtein gCarbs gFat g
1 serving (1 burger (170 g))364154016
2 servings728308032
Per 100 g2148.823.59.4

In a day's calorie budget

Daily targetShare of the day₹ per 20 g protein
1,500 kcal24.3%213.3
2,000 kcal18.2%

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Questions people ask

How many calories are in McChicken / chicken burger?
One serving (1 burger (170 g)) has 364 kcal, 15 g protein, 40 g carbs and 16 g fat. Per 100 g that's 214 kcal and 8.8 g protein.
Is McChicken / chicken burger good for weight loss?
On its own, no single food determines fat loss or gain — your total daily calories do. A serving of McChicken / chicken burger is about 24.3% of a 1,500 kcal day, so it fits a fat-loss plan as long as the rest of the day is accounted for.
How much walking burns off McChicken / chicken burger?
Roughly 9,100 steps, using the approximation of about 0.04 kcal burned per step at a moderate walking pace — a rough population-average estimate, not personalised to your body weight or pace.