Dave’s Hot Chicken Macros — Every Menu Item Ranked
Protein, carbs, fat and calorie breakdown for every item on the Dave’s Hot Chicken menu. Click any column header to sort by your preferred macro, or use the free calculator to see your complete macro totals for a full meal.
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Dave’s Hot Chicken — Full Macro Table
Meals, sides and shakes — drinks and slushers excluded. Sort by clicking any column. Items marked * show Not Hot / Lite Mild values.
| Item | Section | kcal | Protein ↓ | Carbs | Fat | Salt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave's #2* | Meals | 1,789 | 77g | 164g | 89g | 7.5g |
| Dave's #3* | Meals | 1,604 | 72g | 152g | 76g | 6.6g |
| Dave's #1* | Meals | 1,418 | 67g | 139g | 64g | 5.7g |
| Top Loaded Fries - Large* | Meals | 1,559 | 50g | 126g | 92g | 9.2g |
| 10pc Dave's Bites w/ Fries* | Meals | 1,271 | 46g | 120g | 66g | 5.2g |
| Dave's #4* | Meals | 1,299 | 43g | 125g | 68g | 5.3g |
| 10pc Dave's Bites* | Sides | 601 | 39g | 40g | 32g | 2.8g |
| Single Slider* | Sides | 553 | 35g | 41g | 27g | 2.5g |
| Top Loaded Fries - Regular* | Meals | 1,251 | 33g | 109g | 74g | 6.3g |
| Single Tender* | Sides | 449 | 30g | 32g | 22g | 2.4g |
| Top Loaded Fries - Small* | Sides | 958 | 20g | 95g | 54g | 4.2g |
| Chocolate Shake - Large | Shakes | 835 | 20g | 121g | 30g | 1g |
| Strawberry Shake - Large | Shakes | 813 | 20g | 115g | 30g | 1g |
| Vanilla Shake - Large | Shakes | 814 | 20g | 116g | 30g | 1g |
| Strawberry Shake - Regular | Shakes | 633 | 16g | 86g | 25g | 0.8g |
| Vanilla Shake - Regular | Shakes | 633 | 16g | 86g | 25g | 0.8g |
| Mac & Cheese | Sides | 421 | 15g | 38g | 22g | 1.8g |
| Chocolate Shake - Regular | Shakes | 612 | 15g | 86g | 23g | 0.8g |
| Cheese Fries | Sides | 715 | 8.2g | 83g | 38g | 2.9g |
| Dave's Sauce Tub | Sides | 819 | 1.9g | 24g | 79g | 3.5g |
| Pickles | Sides | 11 | 0g | 1.4g | 0g | 0.6g |
* Values shown for Not Hot / Lite Mild variant. Click any item name to see all spice variants.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the macros for Dave's Hot Chicken?
- Dave's Hot Chicken meals are carbohydrate-heavy (due to fries) and high in protein. Dave's #1 has 139g carbs, 64g fat and 67g protein. For a lower-carb option, the Single Tender has 15g carbs, 25g fat and 30g protein per portion.
- Is Dave's Hot Chicken good for macro tracking?
- Dave's Hot Chicken can fit a variety of macro targets depending on your choices. The tenders and sliders are high in protein relative to carbs. Meals with fries are carbohydrate-heavy. Use the free calculator to build a meal that matches your macro goals.
- Which Dave's Hot Chicken item has the best protein-to-calorie ratio?
- The Single Tender has the best protein-to-calorie ratio among regular items at approximately 0.067g protein per kcal (30g protein / 449 kcal). The Single Slider is also efficient at around 0.063g protein per kcal (35g / 553 kcal).
- How many carbs are in a Dave's Hot Chicken meal?
- Main meals range from 122–143g carbohydrates, primarily from the fries. The Top Loaded Fries Regular has 133g carbs. If you want a lower-carb option, the individual Tender (15g carbs) or Slider (36g carbs) are worth considering.
- Does spice level affect the macros?
- Yes, slightly. The Mild to Reaper variants have marginally more fat and carbohydrates than the Not Hot / Lite Mild options. The differences are relatively small — typically a few grams — but the calculator shows both variants so you can compare.
Related nutrition guides
Based on Dave’s Hot Chicken’s published nutritional guide. Values may vary. Not affiliated with Dave’s Hot Chicken.