Dave’s Hot Chicken Nutrition Facts & Calorie Calculator 2026
Dave’s Hot Chicken nutrition can change a lot based on what you order. A single slider, tender, sauce, fries, shake, or loaded side can quickly change your total calories, protein, carbs, fat, and sodium. This page helps you check Dave’s Hot Chicken nutrition facts before ordering, so you can build a meal that fits your needs.
Use the Dave’s Hot Chicken nutrition calculator below to add your items, choose quantities, and see your full meal total. You can also check the full nutrition facts table and download the nutrition PDF for a simple printable guide.
Dave’s Hot Chicken Nutrition Facts & Calculator
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Disclaimer: Nutrition facts marked as “Estimated” are not available on the official Dave’s Hot Chicken website. These values have been calculated based on ingredient analysis, standard USDA data, and comparison with similar menu items. Official nutrition data is sourced from Dave’s Hot Chicken (Revised 3/12/2026) and was determined by Registered Dietitians at NewWellness, Inc. Actual values may vary due to preparation methods, portion sizes, and spice levels. This tool is for informational purposes only.
Dave’s Hot Chicken Nutrition Facts PDF
How to Use the Dave’s Hot Chicken Nutrition Calculator
Choose your menu item first. Then select the quantity you plan to order. Add sauces, sides, drinks, and desserts too. Small extras can add more calories than many people expect.
Check your total calories, protein, carbs, fat, sodium, and sugar. Remove or swap items if the meal is higher than you want.
Use the nutrition PDF if you want a full printable guide. Use the calculator if you want a custom meal total.
How Many Calories Are in Dave’s Hot Chicken?
Dave’s Hot Chicken calories depend on your item, portion size, sauce, side, and drink. A simple tender order is usually lighter than a combo with fries, sauce, and a shake.
Full meals are higher because they often include bread, buns, fries, sauce, and larger portions. Loaded fries, shakes, and feed-a-crowd boxes are usually the highest-calorie choices.
If you are counting calories, check the full Dave’s Hot Chicken nutrition facts table first. Then use the calculator to total your real order.
Dave’s Hot Chicken Calories by Menu Category
Dave’s Hot Chicken calories depend on the item you choose. Meals, loaded fries, shakes, and feed-a-crowd boxes are usually higher in calories. Single tenders, sauces, drinks, and smaller sides are easier to track.
Use the tables below to compare Dave’s Hot Chicken menu calories by category before adding items to the nutrition calculator.
Dave’s Hot Chicken Meals Calories
Dave’s Hot Chicken meals are filling because most include chicken, fries, bread, pickles, and sauce. These meals are usually higher in calories than single items.
| Menu Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Dave’s Big Trio | 2200 |
| Dave’s #1: 2 Tenders w/ Fries | 1230–1350 |
| Dave’s #2: 2 Sliders w/ Fries | 1500–1620 |
| Dave’s #3: 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries | 1370–1490 |
| Dave’s #4: 1 Slider with Fries | 1060–1110 |
| Small Top-Loaded Spicy Buffalo Mac | 900 |
| Regular Top-Loaded Spicy Buffalo Mac | 1720 |
| Large Top-Loaded Spicy Buffalo Mac | 2960 |
Dave’s Sliders Calories
Dave’s sliders are higher than plain tenders because they include a bun, kale slaw, pickles, and Dave’s sauce.
| Menu Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Single Slider | 620–680 |
| Dave’s #4: 1 Slider with Fries | 1060–1110 |
| Dave’s #2: 2 Sliders w/ Fries | 1500–1620 |
| Dave’s #3: 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries | 1370–1490 |
| Dave’s Mini Sliders | 1200 Estimated |
| Dave’s Mini Sliders w/ Fries | 1640 Estimated |
| Hot Box of Minis | 6000 Estimated |
Dave’s Tenders Calories
Dave’s tenders are a simpler choice than sliders because they do not include a bun. They still have calories from breading, frying, sauce, and sides.
| Menu Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Single Tender | 490–550 |
| Dave’s #1: 2 Tenders w/ Fries | 1230–1350 |
| Dave’s #3: 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries | 1370–1490 |
| Hot Box – Tenders | 4900–5500 Estimated |
| Hot Box Roulette – Tenders | 4900–5500 Estimated |
Dave’s Bites Calories
Dave’s Bites are smaller pieces of crispy chicken. They are easy to share, but calories rise when you add fries or sauce.
| Menu Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| 10pc. Dave’s Bites | 650–750 |
| 10 pc. Dave’s Bites w/ Fries | 1090–1190 |
| Hot Box – Dave’s Bites | 3450–3840 |
Dave’s Saucy Bites Calories
Saucy Bites include chicken plus sauce, so the calories can change based on the flavor you choose.
| Menu Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Flight of Saucy Bites | 1400 Estimated |
| Flight of Saucy Bites with Fries | 1840 Estimated |
| Saucy Bites | 670–920 |
| Saucy Bites w/ Fries | 1110–1360 Estimated |
Dave’s NOT Chicken Cauliflower Calories
Dave’s NOT Chicken items use fried cauliflower instead of chicken. They are meatless, but not always low-calorie because they are still breaded and fried.
| Menu Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Dave’s NOT Chicken Mini Sliders (Cauli) | 1240 Estimated |
| Dave’s NOT Chicken Mini Sliders (Cauli) with Fries | 1680 Estimated |
| Dave’s (Not Chicken) Big Trio | 2950 Estimated |
| Cauli Dave’s #1: 2 Cauli Tenders with Fries | 970–1040 |
| Cauli Dave’s #2: 2 Cauli Sliders w/ Fries | 1230–1310 |
| Cauli Dave’s #3: 1 Cauli Tender & 1 Cauli Slider w/ Fries | 1100–1180 |
| Cauli Dave’s #4: 1 Cauli Slider with Fries | 920–960 |
| Single Cauli Tender | 350–390 Estimated |
| Single Cauli Slider | 490–520 |
| 10 pc. Cauli Tender Bites | 490–590 |
| 10 pc. Cauli Tender Bites w/ Fries | 930–1030 Estimated |
| NOT CKN Mini Slider HotBox | 6200 Estimated |
Dave’s Hot Mozz Calories
Dave’s Hot Mozz items are fried mozzarella options. These are cheesy, crispy, and higher in calories when ordered as meals.
| Menu Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Dave’s Hot Mozz 1 Piece | 200 Estimated |
| Dave’s Hot Mozz 3 Piece | 600 Estimated |
| Dave’s Hot Mozz 5 Piece | 1000 Estimated |
| Dave’s Hot Mozz 3 Piece Meal | 1040 Estimated |
| Dave’s Hot Mozz 5 Piece Meal | 1440 Estimated |
| Dave’s Hot Mozz Slider | 580 Estimated |
| Dave’s Hot Mozz Slider w/ Fries | 1020 Estimated |
| Dave’s Hot Mozz Hot Box | 4000 Estimated |
| Mike’s Hot Honey Hot Mozz | 680 Estimated |
Dave’s Loaded Fries Calories
Loaded fries are one of the highest-calorie choices because they include fries, sauce, toppings, and chicken or cauliflower.
| Menu Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Small Top Loaded Fries | 700 |
| Regular Top Loaded Fries | 1390 |
| Large Top Loaded Fries | 1630 |
| Small Cauliflower Top Loaded Fries | 720 Estimated |
| Regular Cauliflower Top Loaded Fries | 1430 Estimated |
| Large Cauliflower Top Loaded Fries | 2180 Estimated |
| Small Nacho Fries | 490 Estimated |
| Regular Nacho Fries | 980 Estimated |
| Large Nacho Fries | 1530 Estimated |
| Reaper Cheese Fries | 475 Estimated |
Dave’s Sides Calories
Sides can make your meal heavier. Fries, cheese fries, and mac and cheese add more calories than pickles or jalapeños.
| Menu Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Mac & Cheese | 290 |
| Fries | 440 |
| Cheese Fries | 450 |
| Kale Slaw | 270 |
| Cup of Pickles | 20 Estimated |
| Side of Jalapenos | 10 Estimated |
| Potato Roll | 150 Estimated |
| Sliced Cheese | 70 |
| Sliced Bread | 70 Estimated |
| Box of Fries | 1540 Estimated |
Dave’s Sauces Calories
Sauces look small, but they can change your meal total. Always add sauces to the nutrition calculator.
| Sauce | Calories |
|---|---|
| Dave’s Sauce Packet | 150 |
| Side of Cheese Sauce | 25 |
| Side of Ranch Dipper | 200 |
| Side of Reaper Ranch Dipper | 210 |
| Side of Mike’s Hot Honey Dipper | 140 |
| Side of Spicy BBQ Dipper | 70 |
| Side of Spicy Buffalo Dipper | 25 |
| Large Cheese Sauce | 100 Estimated |
| Large Side of Ranch | 530 |
| Large Ranch Dipper | 530 |
| Large Dave’s Sauce | 760 |
Dave’s Shakes Calories
Dave’s shakes are sweet and creamy. They can add a lot of calories to an already filling meal.
| Shake | Calories |
|---|---|
| Vanilla Shake | 600 Estimated |
| Strawberry Shake | 650 Estimated |
| Chocolate Shake | 700 Estimated |
| Neapolitan Shake | 650 Estimated |
| Midnight Shake | 750 Estimated |
Dave’s Top-Loaded Shakes Calories
Top-loaded shakes are higher than regular drinks because they include shake toppings.
| Shake | Calories |
|---|---|
| Small Fruity Pebbles Top Loaded Shake | 500 Estimated |
| Regular Fruity Pebbles Top Loaded Shake | 800 Estimated |
| Large Fruity Pebbles Top Loaded Shake | 1100 Estimated |
| Small Oreo Top Loaded Shake | 550 Estimated |
| Regular Oreo Top Loaded Shake | 850 Estimated |
| Large Oreo Top Loaded Shake | 1150 Estimated |
| Small M&M Top Loaded Shake | 550 Estimated |
| Regular M&M Top Loaded Shake | 850 Estimated |
| Large M&M Top Loaded Shake | 1150 Estimated |
Dave’s Slushers Calories
Slushers are cold and sweet. They may be lighter than shakes, but they still add calories and sugar.
| Slusher | Calories |
|---|---|
| Pop Rocks Top-Loaded Orange Lavaburst | 250 Estimated |
| Pop Rocks Top-Loaded Fruit Punch | 250 Estimated |
| Pop Rocks Top-Loaded Blue Mixed Berry | 250 Estimated |
| Pop Rocks Top-Loaded Strawberry Lemonade | 250 Estimated |
Dave’s Drinks Calories
Drinks can be zero-calorie or high-calorie depending on what you choose. Water and zero-sugar drinks are the lightest options.
| Drink | Calories |
|---|---|
| Small Soft Drink | 150 Estimated |
| Regular Soft Drink | 200 Estimated |
| Large Soft Drink | 300 Estimated |
| Bottled Water | 0 |
| 20 oz. Coke | 240 Estimated |
| 20 oz. Diet Coke | 0 |
| 20 oz. Coke Zero | 0 |
| 20 oz. Sprite | 240 Estimated |
| 20 oz. Dr Pepper | 250 Estimated |
| 20 oz. Dr Pepper Zero | 0 |
Dave’s Feed a Crowd Calories
Feed-a-crowd items are made for sharing. Do not count the full box as one person’s meal unless you plan to eat the full order.
| Menu Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Hot Box – Sliders | 6200–6800 Estimated |
| Hot Box – Tenders | 4900–5500 Estimated |
| Hot Box – Dave’s Bites | 3450–3840 |
| Hot Box Roulette – Sliders | 6200–6800 Estimated |
| Hot Box Roulette – Tenders | 4900–5500 Estimated |
| Cauli Slider Hot Box | 4900–5200 Estimated |
| Cauli Bites Hot Box | 1960–2360 Estimated |
| Hot Box of Minis | 6000 Estimated |
| NOT CKN Mini Slider HotBox | 6200 Estimated |
| Dave’s Hot Mozz Hot Box | 4000 Estimated |
| Box of Fries | 1540 Estimated |
Highest Calorie Dave’s Hot Chicken Options
If you are very hungry or want to share, Dave’s Hot Chicken has some huge meals. The catering boxes have the most calories because they feed a lot of people. But even some single meals are very high in calories. The highest ones are the Top-Loaded Spicy Buffalo Mac and the Big Trios.
The Large Top-Loaded Spicy Buffalo Mac has almost 3,000 calories. It is full of cheese sauce, ranch, fries, and chicken. Another big meal is Dave’s Big Trio. It has 2,200 calories. It comes with chicken bites, sliders, cheese planks, and fries.
Here are the highest-calorie items you can order for yourself:
| Large Top-Loaded Spicy Buffalo Mac | Top Loaded | 2,960 cal |
| Dave’s (Not Chicken) Big Trio | NOT Chicken | 2,950 cal |
| Dave’s Big Trio | Meals | 2,200 cal |
| Large Cauliflower Top Loaded Fries | NOT Chicken | 2,180 cal |
| Regular Top-Loaded Spicy Buffalo Mac | Top Loaded | 1,720 cal |
| Dave’s #2: 2 Sliders w/ Fries | Meals | 1,620 cal |
| Large Nacho Fries | After Dark | 1,530 cal |
Note: Large catering boxes are not on this list because they are meant for big groups.
Lowest Calorie Dave’s Hot Chicken Options
Dave’s Hot Chicken is famous for fried food. Because of this, finding a low-calorie meal can be hard. The best trick is to order single items instead of combo meals. Combo meals come with fries and bread, which add a lot of calories.
For your main food, a Single Chicken Tender is only 550 calories. A Single Cauli Tender is even lower at 390 calories.
If you want a side dish, skip the fries. A small Mac & Cheese or Kale Slaw has fewer calories. Pickles and jalapeños have almost zero calories!
Finally, be careful with dipping sauces. A small cup of ranch adds 200 calories. Try the Spicy Buffalo Dipper or Cheese Sauce instead. They are only 25 calories each.
Here are the best low-calorie choices on the menu:
| Menu Item | Category | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Side of Jalapeños / Cup of Pickles | Sides | 10 – 20 cal |
| Small Mac & Cheese | Sides | 290 cal |
| Kale Slaw | Sides | 270 cal |
| Single Cauli Tender | NOT Chicken | 390 cal |
| Fries (Small Side) | Sides | 440 cal |
| Small Nacho Fries | After Dark | 490 cal |
| Single Cauli Slider | NOT Chicken | 520 cal |
| Single Chicken Tender | Tenders & Bites | 550 cal |
High-Protein Dave’s Hot Chicken Options
Chicken is naturally full of protein. Because Dave’s Hot Chicken uses real white meat, almost everything on the menu has a lot of protein.
If you want the most protein possible, the big combo meals are the best choice. Dave’s #2 (2 Sliders with Fries) gives you 68 grams of protein. Dave’s #1 (2 Tenders with Fries) gives you 56 grams.
Here are the best high-protein choices on the menu:
| Menu Item | Category | Protein | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dave’s #2: 2 Sliders w/ Fries | Meals | 68g | 1,620 cal |
| Dave’s #3: 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries | Meals | 62g | 1,490 cal |
| Dave’s #1: 2 Tenders w/ Fries | Meals | 56g | 1,350 cal |
| 10pc. Dave’s Bites (No Fries) | Tenders & Bites | 41g | 750 cal |
| Saucy Bites (No Fries) | Saucy Bites | 40g | 810 cal |
| Single Slider | Tenders & Bites | 31g | 680 cal |
| Single Tender | Tenders & Bites | 25g | 550 cal |
Note: The massive “Top-Loaded Mac” bowls and “Big Trios” have even more protein (up to 92g), but they also have nearly 3,000 calories!
Dave’s Hot Chicken Sauce Calories
Dave’s Hot Chicken sauce calories can change your meal more than expected. A sauce cup is small, but it can add a lot of fat, sugar, sodium, and calories to your food. For example, a single packet of Dave’s Sauce adds 150 calories to your meal. A small cup of Ranch adds 200 calories. If you want a lighter option, a side of Spicy Buffalo or Cheese Sauce is only 25 calories.
Make sure to add every single sauce you eat into the calorie calculator. This will give you a much more accurate total for your meal!
Why Your Dave’s Hot Chicken Calories Can Change
The calories in your meal might not be exactly the same every time you visit. There are a few simple reasons why this happens.
First, the size of the chicken tenders can change. Every piece of chicken is naturally a little bit different. A larger piece of chicken will have more calories.
Second, the spice level makes a difference. Dave’s Hot Chicken uses seasoned oil to make their spicy rubs. Because of this, hotter spice levels might have slightly more oil and calories on them.
Finally, the cooks might use different amounts of sauce. A heavy squeeze of Dave’s Sauce or an extra scoop of Mac & Cheese will add more calories to your meal.
Best Dave’s Hot Chicken Order for Weight Loss
If your goal is weight loss, you need to eat fewer calories but keep your protein high so you feel full. The best way to do this at Dave’s Hot Chicken is to build your own meal instead of ordering a combo.
The Best Weight Loss Order:
- Main Food: Order one Single Chicken Tender (550 calories, 25g protein).
- Side Dish: Ask for a side of Pickles and Jalapeños instead of fries. These add great flavor and crunch for only 10 to 20 calories!
- Dipping Sauce: Use the Spicy Buffalo Dipper or Cheese Sauce (25 calories each) instead of Dave’s Sauce (150 calories). If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, it’s a good idea to review the Dave’s Hot Chicken allergy menu before choosing your sauce.
- Drink: Choose Bottled Water, Diet Coke, or Coke Zero (0 calories).
Total Meal Calories: About 600 calories!
If you are still hungry, you can add a small Kale Slaw (270 calories) instead of fries (440 calories). By skipping the combo meal and choosing smart sides, you can enjoy a great, filling meal and still lose weight.
Best Dave’s Hot Chicken Orders Under 1000 Calories
Most combo meals at Dave’s Hot Chicken go above 1,000 calories. But with some smart choices, you can still enjoy a full, satisfying meal and stay under that number.
Here are a few meal ideas that all stay under 1,000 calories:
Option 1 – Tender Meal (About 820 calories) Order a Single Chicken Tender (550 cal) with a small Kale Slaw (270 cal) on the side. Skip the fries and the heavy sauces. This gives you a crunchy, filling meal with 27g of protein.
Option 2 – Slider Meal (About 730 calories) Order a Single Slider (680 cal) and add a Cup of Pickles (20 cal) and a Spicy Buffalo Dipper (25 cal). The slider already comes with kale slaw inside, so you get everything in one bite.
Option 3 – Bites Meal (About 800 calories) Order the 10pc. Dave’s Bites (750 cal) without fries. Add a Side of Cheese Sauce (25 cal) for dipping. You get 41g of protein and a lot of crispy bites to enjoy.
Option 4 – Cauliflower Meal (About 660 calories) If you want something lighter, try a Single Cauli Tender (390 cal) with a small Mac & Cheese (290 cal). This keeps you well under the 1,000 calorie mark.
The key is simple: skip the combo meals, choose one main item, pick a light side, and use low-calorie sauces like Spicy Buffalo (25 cal) instead of Ranch (200 cal) or Dave’s Sauce (150 cal).
How We Calculate Dave’s Hot Chicken Nutrition & Calories
Our calculator pulls nutrition data from two sources. First, we use the official Dave’s Hot Chicken nutrition guide (Revised 3/12/2026), which was verified by Registered Dietitians at NewWellness, Inc. This gives us the exact calories, protein, carbs, fat, sodium, and sugar for most menu items.
However, some items on the menu do not have official nutrition facts. For those items, we break down each ingredient, check its nutrition using USDA food data, and then calculate the total. We also compare these items with similar ones on the menu to make sure our numbers are realistic. These items are marked as “Estimated” in the calculator so you always know which numbers are official and which are calculated by us.