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Wetherspoon The Big Smoke (Fried Buttermilk Chicken): calories, sugar and salt
Per serving of Wetherspoon The Big Smoke (Fried Buttermilk Chicken) contains 1815 kcal, 22g of sugar (5.5 teaspoons) and 5.2g of salt. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
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Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
Wetherspoon The Big Smoke (Fried Buttermilk Chicken) contains 1815 kcal, 92g of fat (28g saturated), 160g of carbohydrate (22g sugar), 56g of protein and 5.2g of salt per per serving.
Nutrition by serving: Wetherspoon The Big Smoke (Fried Buttermilk Chicken)
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Carbs
Protein
Per serving
1815 kcal
5.2g
22g
5.5 tsp
160g
56g
Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult daily limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.
Item alone vs a full meal
The panel below shows how adding Chips (small portion) changes the total — use the meal builder calculator above to build your own combination.
Item alone Per serving+ typical meal The Big Smoke (Fried Buttermilk Chicken) + Chips (small portion)
Calories
1815 kcal 91% of daily
2144 kcal 107% of daily
Sugar
22g (5.5 tsp) 73% of daily
23g (5.8 tsp) 77% of daily
Salt
5.2g 87% of daily
5.7g 95% of daily
Sat fat
28g 140% of daily
29g 145% of daily
Meal includes Chips (small portion). Adult daily limits used. For guidance only.
Sugar in Wetherspoon The Big Smoke (Fried Buttermilk Chicken)
Wetherspoon The Big Smoke (Fried Buttermilk Chicken) contains 22g of sugar per per serving (5.5 teaspoons). Sugar level: Moderate. The table below shows how this compares to daily free sugar limits across all age groups.
Sugar by portion: Wetherspoon The Big Smoke (Fried Buttermilk Chicken)
Portion
Adult (female) 30g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 30g
Age 7 to 10 24g
Age 4 to 6 19g
Per serving
22g 73%
22g 73%
22g 73%
22g 92%
22g 116%
Teaspoons
5.5 tsp
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Salt in Wetherspoon The Big Smoke (Fried Buttermilk Chicken)
Wetherspoon The Big Smoke (Fried Buttermilk Chicken) contains 5.2g of salt per per serving. Salt level: High. The table below shows how this compares to daily salt limits for adults and children.
Salt by portion: Wetherspoon The Big Smoke (Fried Buttermilk Chicken)
Portion
Adult (female) 6g
Adult (male) 6g
Age 11 to 17 6g
Age 7 to 10 5g
Age 4 to 6 3g
Per serving
5.2g 87%
5.2g 87%
5.2g 87%
5.2g 104%
5.2g 173%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Calories in Wetherspoon The Big Smoke (Fried Buttermilk Chicken)
Calories by portion: Wetherspoon The Big Smoke (Fried Buttermilk Chicken)
Portion
Adult (female) 2000 kcal
Adult (male) 2500 kcal
Age 11 to 17 1936 kcal
Age 7 to 10 1553 kcal
Age 4 to 6 1291 kcal
Per serving
1815 kcal 91%
1815 kcal 73%
1815 kcal 94%
1815 kcal 117%
1815 kcal 141%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Saturated fat in Wetherspoon The Big Smoke (Fried Buttermilk Chicken)
Saturated fat by portion: Wetherspoon The Big Smoke (Fried Buttermilk Chicken)
Portion
Adult (female) 20g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 20g
Age 7 to 10 18g
Age 4 to 6 16g
Per serving
28g 140%
28g 93%
28g 140%
28g 156%
28g 175%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
UPF classification: is Wetherspoon The Big Smoke (Fried Buttermilk Chicken) ultra-processed?
The NOVA classification system groups foods by the extent and purpose of processing. NOVA 4 covers products containing industrial additives not typically used in home cooking.
Allergen information: Wetherspoon The Big Smoke (Fried Buttermilk Chicken)
Milk
Present
Wheat / Gluten
Present
Egg
Present
Soya
Not present
Peanuts
Not present
Tree Nuts
Not present
Fish
Not present
Shellfish
Not present
Celery
Not present
Mustard
Present
Sesame
Not present
Lupin
Not present
Molluscs
Not present
Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites
Not present
Wetherspoon uses shared preparation and cooking areas. A 100% allergen-free environment cannot be guaranteed. Swapping ingredients may change the allergen content of a dish.
Frequently asked questions
Per serving of Wetherspoon The Big Smoke (Fried Buttermilk Chicken) contains 1815 kcal — 91% of the adult 2,000 kcal daily reference intake.
Per serving contains 22g of sugar — 5.5 teaspoons. This item provides more than half the adult daily free sugar allowance. The NHS free sugar limit is 30g per day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6.
Per serving contains 5.2g of salt. This single item provides 40% or more of the adult daily salt limit.
Per serving contains 56g of protein — 112% of the adult 50g daily reference intake.
The Big Smoke (Fried Buttermilk Chicken) contains meat or fish and is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
The Big Smoke (Fried Buttermilk Chicken) contains: Wheat / Gluten, Milk, Egg, Mustard. Wetherspoon uses shared preparation and cooking areas. A 100% allergen-free environment cannot be guaranteed. Swapping ingredients may change the allergen content of a dish.
The Big Smoke (Fried Buttermilk Chicken) is classified as NOVA 4. Buttermilk fried chicken coating; pulled BBQ beef brisket; processed bacon and cheese.
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Source: Source: J D Wetherspoon allergen and nutrition tool (jdwetherspoon.com), Wetherspoon menu PDF (MENU_643, 2025–2026). NOVA classification from ingredient list at time of writing. For guidance only, not medical advice.
