Calorie guide · American
Buffalo wingscalories and macros
One serving of Buffalo wings has about 870 kcal, with 50 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 70 g fat. That is roughly 23% of calories from protein, 4% from carbs and 73% from fat.
Where the calories come from
- Protein50 g23%
- Carbs8 g4%
- Fat70 g73%
Buffalo wings are six chicken wing pieces (about 180 g of edible meat and skin) cooked until crisp and tossed in 30 ml of hot sauce with 15 g of butter, served with 45 g of blue cheese dip, celery and carrot sticks. A serving is roughly 870 kcal with 50 g of protein and only 8 g of carbohydrates: nearly all of the calories come from the 70 g of fat in the wing skin, the butter and the blue cheese dip.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 serving (~360 g) | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 242 kcal | 870 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 13.9 g | 50 g | 23% |
| Carbs | 2.2 g | 8 g | 4% |
| Fat | 19.4 g | 70 g | 73% |
How many calories in 100 g of Buffalo wings?
A typical serving of Buffalo wings weighs about 360 g, so 100 g has about 242 kcal, 13.9 g protein, 2.2 g carbohydrates and 19.4 g fat.
Calories for your portion
Calories by amount
| Amount | Weight | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ serving | 180 g | 435 | 25 g | 4 g | 35 g |
| 1 serving | 360 g | 870 | 50 g | 8 g | 70 g |
| 1½ servings | 540 g | 1305 | 75 g | 12 g | 105 g |
| 2 servings | 720 g | 1740 | 100 g | 16 g | 140 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 242 | 13.9 g | 2.2 g | 19.4 g |
| 200 g | 200 g | 483 | 27.8 g | 4.4 g | 38.9 g |
Vitamins and minerals in Buffalo wings
Per serving, with the share of the daily value (DV) used on US nutrition labels.
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Sugars | 4.6 g | – |
| Saturated fat | 22 g | 110% |
| Sodium | 1,900 mg | 83% |
| Potassium | 630 mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 600 µg | 67% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6 µg | 25% |
Allergens in Buffalo wings
- Celery
- Eggs
- Milk
A typical recipe contains the allergens below (EU list of 14). Recipes, sauces and kitchens differ, so always check the label or ask when you eat out.
Which diets does Buffalo wings fit?
Based on the ingredients of a typical serving. Recipes vary, so check labels if you have an allergy or follow a diet strictly.
How long would you walk to burn a serving of Buffalo wings?
For a 70 kg adult, the 870 kcal in one serving is about 203 minutes of comfortable walking or 148 minutes of brisk walking. This is only a rough perspective: food is not something you have to earn or burn off, and the numbers change with body size.
| Comfortable walk (about 4 km/h) | 203 min |
| Brisk walk (about 5.5 km/h) | 148 min |
Work it out for your own weight and activity with the calories burned calculator.
What's in a typical serving
Six crispy chicken wings tossed in a spicy butter hot sauce, served with blue cheese dip and celery and carrot sticks.
- 6 Chicken Wings (180g edible)
- 30ml Hot Sauce
- 15g Butter
- 45g Blue Cheese Dressing
- Celery, Carrot
How to make it
- Pat 6 chicken wing pieces dry and season with salt.
- Bake them on a rack at 220°C for 40 to 45 minutes, turning once, until crisp and cooked through with no pink near the bone.
- Melt 15 g butter with 30 ml hot sauce in a small pan.
- Toss the hot wings in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve with 45 g blue cheese dressing and celery and carrot sticks.
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How to make it lighter
- Bake or air-fry the wings instead of deep-frying, and skip the butter in the sauce; plain hot sauce still sticks to hot wings.
- Swap the blue cheese dressing for a dip of yogurt mixed with a little crumbled blue cheese.
- Remove some of the skin or choose drumettes, which carry more meat for their size, and fill up on the vegetable sticks.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Buffalo wings?
A typical serving of Buffalo wings has about 870 kcal. The exact number depends on the recipe, the amount of oil or butter and the portion size.
How many calories are in 100 g of Buffalo wings?
About 242 kcal. That is based on a typical serving of about 360 g with 870 kcal; the real figure changes with the recipe and how much oil is used.
Is Buffalo wings high in protein?
Yes. With about 50 g of protein per serving (23% of its calories), Buffalo wings is a good protein source.
Can I eat Buffalo wings while losing weight?
Yes, if it fits your daily calorie target. Weight loss depends on your total intake over time, not on a single dish; portion size and added fats make the biggest difference.
How long do you have to walk to burn off Buffalo wings?
Roughly 203 minutes of comfortable walking for a 70 kg adult, or about 148 minutes at a brisk pace. Treat it as a perspective only; it depends on body size and you do not need to 'burn off' food.
Is Buffalo wings vegetarian?
No. A typical serving of Buffalo wings contains meat or fish.
Is Buffalo wings gluten-free?
Usually not. A typical serving contains wheat or another gluten source.
How can I make Buffalo wings lighter?
Bake or air-fry the wings instead of deep-frying, and skip the butter in the sauce; plain hot sauce still sticks to hot wings. Swap the blue cheese dressing for a dip of yogurt mixed with a little crumbled blue cheese. Remove some of the skin or choose drumettes, which carry more meat for their size, and fill up on the vegetable sticks.
How we calculated these values
- Calories and macros are Sporty catalog estimates for one typical serving, calculated from USDA FoodData Central values for the listed ingredient amounts.
- The serving weight (360 g) is estimated from those ingredients; the per-100 g values and the portion calculator are worked out from it.
- Walking times use the Compendium of Physical Activities: 3.5 MET for comfortable and 4.8 MET for brisk walking, for a 70 kg adult (kcal per minute = MET × 3.5 × kg ÷ 200).
- Vitamins, minerals and allergens are estimated from the same ingredients with USDA FoodData Central values; % DV uses the US FDA daily values.
- Diet labels come from the ingredients. Real values change with the recipe, the amount of oil and the portion, so treat every number as an estimate.