Plain chicken is not flagged
Skinless chicken breast has under 4 grams of fat per 100 grams. GallDiet does not treat grilled, baked, roast or poached chicken as a trigger.
The scores
How GallDiet scores chicken, from highest to lowest.
Each number is the average GallDiet score, out of 100, for that kind of food or meal among people who have gallstones and still have their gallbladder.
Chicken soup
mid 90sChicken and rice
low 90sGrilled or baked chicken
low 90sGrilled chicken sandwiches and wraps
mid 80sSalad with grilled chicken
low 80sChicken salad with mayo
around 80Chicken caesar salad
mid 70sFried chicken, tenders and nuggets
around 60Chicken alfredo and other creamy dishes
high 50sThe labels describe the score, not your health: 85 and up is a high score, 71 to 84 is Caution, 31 to 70 is Moderate risk and 30 or less is High risk. Chicken wings, chicken thighs and fried chicken sandwiches are not listed because fewer than 10 people have scanned each one so far.
Why the scores differ
Lean meat, until it is fried or sauced.
Frying is the biggest deduction
GallDiet treats fried, battered and breaded food as its highest-risk group. Fried chicken, tenders and nuggets average about 30 points lower than grilled or baked chicken.
Sauces do the same
Cream, butter and cheese are each counted as triggers. Chicken alfredo and other creamy chicken dishes average in the high 50s, close to fried chicken.
Raises the score
Grilling, baking, roasting or poaching Broth-based soup Rice or vegetables on the side An air fryer in place of deep frying
Lowers the score
Frying, breading or batter Cream or cheese sauces Bacon or cheese in a sandwich Fries on the side
No gallbladder
Chicken after gallbladder removal.
GallDiet scores meals differently for people who have had their gallbladder removed. Fewer people in that group have scanned chicken, so treat these numbers as a rough guide.
Grilled or baked chicken
low 90sChicken soup
low 90sChicken and rice
mid 70sGrilled chicken sandwiches and wraps
mid 70sFried chicken, tenders and nuggets
high 40sMore on eating after gallbladder removal.
Your own answer
An average can't tell you how your body will react.
The same food is fine for some people with gallstones and a trigger for others. These scores show the pattern across many people, not what will happen on your plate.
GallDiet scores your own meal from a photo, a barcode or a typed name, checks it against the triggers you have saved, and keeps a record of what you ate before each bad day.
About these numbers
Where the scores come from.
The scores on this page are averages of what GallDiet gave to meals its users scanned or typed in, up to October 13, 2026. A group of meals is shown only when at least 10 different people scanned it, and every number is rounded.
A GallDiet score starts at 100 and loses points for common gallstone triggers in the meal, mostly fat. It does not know your portion size, your medical history or how your body reacts.
GallDiet does not diagnose, treat, prevent or cure gallbladder disease or any medical condition. Use these scores alongside advice from your doctor or dietitian, not in place of it.
Medical context: public guidance from the NIDDK covers eating, diet and nutrition for gallstones. If you have severe pain, fever, vomiting, jaundice or chest pain, seek medical care immediately.
FAQ
Common questions about chicken and gallstones.
Can I eat grilled chicken with gallstones?
Grilled or baked chicken is one of the highest-scoring foods in GallDiet, averaging in the low 90s out of 100 across 101 people with gallstones. Plain chicken is lean, and GallDiet does not treat it as a trigger.
Is fried chicken bad for gallstones?
Fried chicken, tenders and nuggets average around 60 out of 100 in GallDiet, across 46 people with gallstones. That is about 30 points lower than grilled or baked chicken. GallDiet treats fried and breaded food as its highest-risk group because frying adds a lot of fat.
Can I eat chicken soup with gallstones?
Chicken soup is one of the highest-scoring meals in GallDiet, averaging in the mid 90s out of 100 across 39 people. That covers broth-based soups such as chicken noodle. Cream-based chicken soups are not included.
Can I eat chicken salad with gallstones?
Chicken salad made with mayo averages around 80 out of 100 in GallDiet, across 33 people. A salad with grilled chicken averages in the low 80s and a chicken caesar salad in the mid 70s.
Is air fried chicken better than fried chicken for gallstones?
GallDiet takes far fewer points off air-fried chicken than deep-fried chicken, because air frying uses little or no oil. Only 5 people have scanned air-fried chicken so far, which is too few to publish an average.
Can I eat chicken after gallbladder removal?
Among GallDiet users who have had their gallbladder removed, grilled or baked chicken and chicken soup both average in the low 90s out of 100. Fried chicken, tenders and nuggets average in the high 40s, about 10 points lower than for people who still have their gallbladder. Follow the advice your surgeon or dietitian gave you.
Where do these numbers come from?
They are averages of the scores GallDiet gave to 932 scans from 405 people who have gallstones and still have their gallbladder. A group is shown only when at least 10 different people scanned it. The scores are estimates based on common gallstone triggers, mainly fat, and they do not change with portion size. They are not medical advice.
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Not a medical device. If you have severe pain, fever, jaundice, vomiting, or symptoms that concern you, seek medical care.