KFC Nutrition Calculator
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KFC nutrition depends heavily on which piece you get. A breast and a drumstick are very different meals, so each cut is listed separately.
KFC nutrition facts: every item
Calories, protein, carbs, fat and sodium for each KFC item in this calculator, per standard serving. Sort to find the lowest-calorie or highest-protein pick.
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | g protein / 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Recipe breast Chicken | 390 | 39 g | 11 g | 21 g | 1,190 mg | 10.0 |
| Original Recipe thigh Chicken | 280 | 19 g | 8 g | 19 g | 910 mg | 6.8 |
| Original Recipe drumstick Chicken | 130 | 12 g | 4 g | 8 g | 430 mg | 9.2 |
| Original Recipe wing Chicken | 130 | 10 g | 3 g | 8 g | 380 mg | 7.7 |
| Extra Crispy breast Chicken | 530 | 35 g | 18 g | 35 g | 1,150 mg | 6.6 |
| Extra Crispy thigh Chicken | 330 | 17 g | 9 g | 24 g | 700 mg | 5.2 |
| Extra Crispy Tenders, 3 Chicken | 420 | 36 g | 21 g | 21 g | 1,350 mg | 8.6 |
| KFC Chicken Sandwich Chicken | 650 | 34 g | 49 g | 35 g | 1,260 mg | 5.2 |
| Famous Bowl Chicken | 740 | 26 g | 81 g | 35 g | 2,350 mg | 3.5 |
| Mashed potatoes & gravy, individual Sides | 130 | 3 g | 19 g | 4.5 g | 530 mg | 2.3 |
| Mac & Cheese, individual Sides | 140 | 5 g | 16 g | 6 g | 580 mg | 3.6 |
| Coleslaw, individual Sides | 170 | 1 g | 19 g | 10 g | 180 mg | 0.6 |
| Green beans, individual Sides | 25 | 1 g | 4 g | 0 g | 260 mg | 4.0 |
| Corn on the cob Sides | 70 | 2 g | 17 g | 0.5 g | 0 mg | 2.9 |
| Biscuit Sides | 180 | 4 g | 22 g | 8 g | 530 mg | 2.2 |
| Secret Recipe Fries, individual Sides | 320 | 4 g | 42 g | 15 g | 790 mg | 1.3 |
Where the calories are at KFC
- An Original Recipe breast has 39 g of protein; the Extra Crispy breast adds 140 calories for less.
- Green beans and corn are the lightest sides; the biscuit adds 180 calories and 530 mg sodium.
- The Famous Bowl carries 2,350 mg of sodium, over the full 2,300 mg daily value.
Why fat-heavy extras move the total so much is walked through in how restaurant calories add up.
KFC nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in a piece of KFC chicken?
Original Recipe: breast 390, thigh 280, drumstick 130, wing 130. Extra Crispy is higher for every piece.
What is the healthiest KFC meal?
An Original Recipe breast with green beans and corn is about 485 calories with 42 g of protein. Removing the skin cuts it much further.
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