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Chicken Schnitzel Nutrition Facts

See chicken schnitzel calories per 100g and per typical piece. Protein, carbs from the crumb, and fat for crumbed chicken in a meal plan.

Nutrition Facts & Macros

Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g17%
Total Carbohydrate 14g5%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g3%
Sugars 1g2%
Protein 19g38%
Sodium 520mg23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Calories per gram: Fat 9 · Carbohydrate 4 · Protein 4

Macronutrient Profile

Protein 19g
Carbs 14g
Fat 13g

Source: USDA FoodData Central.

100 g
255 kcal 19g protein 14g carbs 13g fat
Small schnitzel (120 g)
306 kcal 22.8g protein 16.8g carbs 15.6g fat
Typical cooked schnitzel (180 g)
459 kcal 34.2g protein 25.2g carbs 23.4g fat
Pub-size schnitzel (250 g)
638 kcal 47.5g protein 35g carbs 32.5g fat

Chicken Schnitzel FAQ

Is chicken schnitzel good for weight loss?

A small crumbed schnitzel can fit; a pub parma usually cannot without planning. 100 g is about 255 calories. A typical 180 g piece is about 459 calories before chips, gravy, or cheese.

Is chicken schnitzel high in protein?

Yes, with a crumb tax. About 19 g of protein per 100 g, or ~34 g in a 180 g schnitzel. Grilled chicken breast is higher protein per calorie.

How many calories are in chicken schnitzel?

Crumbed fried chicken schnitzel is about 255 calories per 100 g, with 19 g of protein, 14 g of carbs, and 13 g of fat. A typical 180 g piece is about 459 calories.

Is chicken schnitzel high in protein?

Yes. A typical piece has around 34 g of protein. The breadcrumb coating adds carbs and oil, so grilled breast is leaner per calorie.

Chicken schnitzel vs grilled chicken?

Grilled skinless breast is about 165 calories and 31 g of protein per 100 g. Schnitzel is ~255 calories and 19 g of protein per 100 g because of crumb and frying fat.

How many calories in a pub chicken parma?

A large crumbed schnitzel plus ham, cheese, and sauce often lands 700–1,000+ calories before chips. Log the whole plate, not just “chicken”.

Can I meal-prep schnitzel?

Yes. Crumb chicken, bake or air-fry, and freeze portions. Reheat and serve with vegetables so the crumb does not become a daily fried habit.

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Meal Ideas with Chicken Schnitzel

Schnitzel and salad One small schnitzel with a large mixed salad, lemon instead of gravy.
Air-fryer schnitzel Crumb at home and air-fry — less oil than deep-fried pub schnitzels.
Skip the parma Napoli sauce plus ham and cheese can add 150–250 calories on top.
Swap the chips Trade fries for vegetables to keep the protein and cut a few hundred calories.

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