Chicken Breast Strips vs Original Fried Popcorn Chicken
Overall, Chicken Breast Strips has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 7 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Chicken Breast Strips | Original Fried Popcorn Chick... |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | b | d |
| NOVA group | 3 | 4 |
| Calories | 214 kcal | 335 kcal |
| Fat | 9.5 g | 18.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 4 g |
| Sugars | 1.2 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 1.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 1.7 g |
| Protein | 23.8 g | 18.2 g |
| Additives | 0 | 14 |
| Allergens | Gluten | Chicken, Gluten, Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Chicken Breast Strips has 36% fewer calories (214 kcal vs 335 kcal).
- Chicken Breast Strips has 48% less fat (9.5 g vs 18.2 g).
- Chicken Breast Strips has 55% less saturated fat (1.8 g vs 4 g).
- Original Fried Popcorn Chicken has no sugar, while Chicken Breast Strips has 1.2 g.
- Original Fried Popcorn Chicken has 100% more fiber (1.7 g vs 0 g).
- Chicken Breast Strips has 24% more protein (23.8 g vs 18.2 g).
- Chicken Breast Strips has the better Nutri-Score.
- Chicken Breast Strips is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Original Fried Popcorn Chicken lists: Chicken, Soybeans.
Ingredients
Chicken Breast Strips
Boneless, skinless chicken breast with rib meat, wheat flour, water, chicken broth, black pepper, brown sugar, chicken fat, dried chicken broth, dried garlic, dried onion, food starch, lemon juice concentrate, sage, salt, spices, sugar, thyme, yeast. Breading set in vegetable oil. Contains: wheat.
Original Fried Popcorn Chicken
Chicken, water, seasoning (chicken flavor, native starch, natural flavors, chicken broth, xanthan gum, gum arabic, guar gum, salt, sugar, spices, caramel coloring), sodium phosphates, batter and breading (wheat flour, water, modified wheat starch, salt, spices, leavening (sodium bicarbonate, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate), yeast extract, onion powder, soybean oil, extractives of paprika, turmeric, annatto), predusted with (wheat flour, wheat gluten, salt, soybean oil), vegetable oil blend (corn oil, cottonseed oil, TBHQ, citric acid, dimethylpolysiloxane). Contains wheat.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Chicken Breast Strips or Original Fried Popcorn Chicken?
Overall, Chicken Breast Strips has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Chicken Breast Strips has fewer calories: 214 kcal versus 335 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Original Fried Popcorn Chicken has less sugar: 0 g versus 1.2 g per 100 g.