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.

KFC nutrition facts per standard serving
ItemCaloriesProteinCarbsFatSodiumg protein / 100 kcal
Original Recipe breast
Chicken
39039 g11 g21 g1,190 mg10.0
Original Recipe thigh
Chicken
28019 g8 g19 g910 mg6.8
Original Recipe drumstick
Chicken
13012 g4 g8 g430 mg9.2
Original Recipe wing
Chicken
13010 g3 g8 g380 mg7.7
Extra Crispy breast
Chicken
53035 g18 g35 g1,150 mg6.6
Extra Crispy thigh
Chicken
33017 g9 g24 g700 mg5.2
Extra Crispy Tenders, 3
Chicken
42036 g21 g21 g1,350 mg8.6
KFC Chicken Sandwich
Chicken
65034 g49 g35 g1,260 mg5.2
Famous Bowl
Chicken
74026 g81 g35 g2,350 mg3.5
Mashed potatoes & gravy, individual
Sides
1303 g19 g4.5 g530 mg2.3
Mac & Cheese, individual
Sides
1405 g16 g6 g580 mg3.6
Coleslaw, individual
Sides
1701 g19 g10 g180 mg0.6
Green beans, individual
Sides
251 g4 g0 g260 mg4.0
Corn on the cob
Sides
702 g17 g0.5 g0 mg2.9
Biscuit
Sides
1804 g22 g8 g530 mg2.2
Secret Recipe Fries, individual
Sides
3204 g42 g15 g790 mg1.3

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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