Red Rooster · Chicken
Whole ChickenRed Rooster calories & macros
A Red Rooster Whole Chicken has 1,120 calories (4,686 kJ), with 139.7 g protein, 45.5 g fat and 35.0 g carbs per serve. That is about 54% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.

S12.5 g protein per 100 kcal - elite protein density on Macro Menu's S to F scale
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Full nutrition
| Per serve | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4,686 kJ (1,120 kcal) |
| Protein | 139.7 g |
| Fat, total | 45.5 g |
| - saturated | 10.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 35.0 g |
| - sugars | 3.6 g |
| Sodium | 4,345 mg |
As published by Red Rooster.
How it compares with other Red Rooster chicken
Of the 10 chicken on the Red Rooster menu, Whole Chicken has the most protein and is the highest in calories. The category average is 428 kcal, so this one is above average by 692 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Chicken Nuggets | 410 | 1,715 | 22.9 | 26.7 | 17.4 |
| Half Chicken | 560 | 2,343 | 69.8 | 22.7 | 17.5 |
| 10 Cheesy Nuggets | 580 | 2,427 | 21.4 | 38.0 | 37.0 |
| Whole Chicken | 1,120 | 4,686 | 139.7 | 45.5 | 35.0 |
Sorted by calories, showing the items either side of this one. See every Red Rooster chicken item.
Quick answers
How many calories are in a Red Rooster Whole Chicken?
A Red Rooster Whole Chicken has 1,120 calories, which is 4,686 kilojoules, per serve as sold in Australia.
How much protein is in Red Rooster's Whole Chicken?
139.7 g of protein, which works out to 12.5 g per 100 kcal - rated S (elite) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
4,686 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 4,686 kJ is roughly 54% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at Red Rooster?
Within Red Rooster chicken it is the 10th lowest of 10. The lowest-calorie option in that category is Tenders (1pc) at 80 kcal, and it also has the most protein of any Red Rooster chicken item.
Compare it with
The closest chicken by calories, at the other chains and on this menu.
More Red Rooster chicken
10 Cheesy Nuggets580 kcal · 21.4 g protein
Half Chicken560 kcal · 69.8 g protein
10 Chicken Nuggets410 kcal · 22.9 g protein
Reds Hot Fried Chicken370 kcal · 18.6 g protein
Hot Honey Fried Chicken330 kcal · 18.2 g protein
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Source: Red Rooster's own nutrient service - the panel their app and website both read from, per serve as sold. Last checked against the live menu on 9 September 2026. Every source.