What does our massive food database say about the calories in KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) products? Read on to see an illustrated list, linked to the famous calcount interactive panel which displays KFC nutrition information including values for protein, sodium, and carbohydrates.
Calories in KFC
Overall, KFC calories are less scary than than several of their competitors like McDonald’s. For comparison, McDonald’s has 20+ individual food items which contain more than 500 calories each, whereas KFC has less than 10. That said, please be aware that KFC is notorious for their BOXES, BUCKETS and COMBOs. When KFC bundles products, do so very aggressively. Our advice is to steer well clear of the meal deals and just order individual menu items if you do find yourself standing at the Colonel’s counter.
You can find full nutrition information for all the buckets and boxes and combos by searching “KFC” in the calcount Food Seach Box. This list covers the individual items that you will find in the bundles.
We have arranged the list in ascending order, starting from KFC foods with the least calories per serve:
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KFC Regular Potato & Gravy
There are 71 calories in each serve of KFC Regular Potato & Gravy. They’re not called “Mashed Potato”, probably because they’re not mashed in the traditional sense. It might not be the healthiest food on this list, but this is KFC’s lowest calorie menu item.
KFC Regular Coleslaw
There are 97 calories in each serve of KFC Regular Coleslaw. Most of the calories in the coleslaw come from the creamy, mayo-like sauce which gives this product its distinctive tangy flavour.
KFC Gravy
There are 99 calories in each serve of KFC Gravy. Please bear that in mind before you order it as a dipping or pouring accompaniment to your chicken and chips.
KFC Dinner Roll
There are 110 calories in each serve of KFC Dinner Roll. There is not much to say about this item – it is a standard commercial bread roll topped with some sesame seeds.
KFC 1 Piece of Chicken
There are 215 calories in each serve of “one piece” KFC Chicken. Of course, this is an estimated value which has been calculated by sampling a statistically significant number of different serves. A large chicken thigh has far more calories than a wing, for example.
KFC Original BBQ Slider
There are 246 calories in each serve of KFC Original BBQ Slider. Note that this BBQ slider is the lowest calorie slider, on account of not having a creamy-mayo style sauce. That creamy-mayo style sauce will get you every time.
KFC Original Supercharged Slider
There are 261 calories in each serve of KFC Original Supercharged Slider. That’s right, the difference between the Supercharged sauce and the BBQ sauce is 15 calories.
KFC Original Pepper Mayo Slider
There are 280 calories in each serve of KFC Original Pepper Mayo Slider. It has 34 calories more than the BBQ Slider, so unless you just have to taste the Pepper Mayo sauce, we recommend that you stick with the BBQ variant.
KFC Regular Chips
There are 284 calories in each serve of KFC Regular Chips. Given the choice between thicker-cut chips like these and the popular “shoestring fries” from other fast-food outlets, choose these. Thicker cuts result in less potato surface area being in contact with the seed oil, resulting in fewer calories and more unadulterated potato.
KFC 6 Nuggets
There are 319 calories in each serve of KFC 6 Nuggets. It is easy to overeat nuggets because they are bite-sized and fast-swallow. Chew them slowly and do not be tempted to order the larger packs.
KFC Hot Rods
Each serve of KFC Hot Rods includes two mini skewers of coated fried chicken, good for 354 calories per. This is a limited-time menu item so it might not be available when you turn up at the counter.
KFC Chocolate Mousse
There are 363 calories in each serve of KFC Chocolate Mousse. This mousse is very calorie-dense. Furthermore, in our opinion it does not even taste very “chocolatey”. Try to avoid.
KFC 3 Wicked Wings
There are 396 calories in each serve of KFC 3 Wicked Wings. The wings have a relatively high batter-to-meat ratio, so three of them come close in calorie count to a regular KFC chicken sandwich. If you decide to eat 3 Wicked Wings as a side, bear in mind that it is almost the same as having an extra burger.
KFC 3 Original Tenders
There are 405 calories in each serve of KFC 3 Original Tenders. With similar proportions to the Wicked Wings, these Tenders are calorie dense. Unlike the wings, they are boneless so pack more calories.
KFC Original Recipe Burger
There are 408 calories in each serve of KFC Original Recipe Burger. If you must have a KFC burger, choose this one. You get the taste and experience of a KFC sandwich, without the extra 27 calories in the next most calorific KFC burger.
KFC Regular Popcorn Chicken
There are 412 calories in each serve of KFC Regular Popcorn Chicken. This is a small box, so the fact that it packs more calories than a burger tells you something about how high-calorie this product is. Do not order the large!
KFC Zinger Burger
There are 435 calories in each serve of KFC Zinger Burger. It has 27 more calories than a regular Original Recipe Burger.
KFC Original Supercharged Twister
There are 512 calories in each serve of KFC Original Supercharged Twister. This chicken wrap is the KFC product that takes the menu into 500 calorie plus range.
KFC Double Tender Burger
There are 531 calories in each serve of KFC Double Tender Burger. it has 123 more calories than the Original Recipe Burger. You could eat a Regular Coleslaw (97 calories) and an Original Recipe Burger and still be 27 calories under the count for this deceptively calorific sandwich.
KFC Original Recipe Twister
There are 541 calories in each serve of KFC Original Recipe Twister. There is a lot of high-calorie sauce in this wrap.
KFC Zinger Bacon & Cheese Burger
There are 591 calories in each serve of KFC Zinger Bacon & Cheese Burger. This is the burger which takes KFC into the calorie range of McDonald’s Caesar Chicken Salad.
KFC Original Bacon & Cheese Burger
There are 606 calories in each serve of KFC Original Bacon & Cheese Burger. If you can live without the bacon, cheese, and extra sauce, opt for an Original Recipe Burger instead and shave 198 calories off your meal.
KFC Zinger Stacker Burger
There are 730 calories in each serve of KFC Zinger Stacker Burger. Yeah. You don’t need a Stacker in your life.
KFC BBQ Bacon Stacker Burger
There are a massive 754 calories in each serve of KFC BBQ Bacon Stacker Burger. This is a product which should not be eaten as just another component of a combo, box, or bucket.
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FAQs
What is the lowest calorie food from KFC? ›
It should come as no surprise that if you're trying to eat healthy at KFC that the grilled chicken is the way to go. All of the options in this bucket will yield you the highest protein with the lowest calories, so you get the most bang for your buck, especially if you're dieting.
What is the healthiest thing on KFC menu? ›Most Nutritious Option
For the healthiest dish at KFC, opt for the grilled chicken wings, which deliver 70 calories per wing thanks to the cooking method.
There are 320 calories in 1 piece (163 g) of KFC Fried Chicken Breast. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet.
How many calories are in 3 pieces of KFC chicken? ›There are 1178 calories in 1 serve (905 g) of KFC 3 Piece Box.
How many calories should I eat a day? ›How many calories should I eat a day? Adult females need anywhere from 1,600 to 2,400 calories a day and adult males need anywhere from 2,000 to 3,000 calories a day, according to the USDA's latest “Dietary Guidelines for Americans” report released in 2020.
How many calories are in 2 pieces of KFC chicken? ›There are 899 calories in 1 serving of KFC - 2 Piece Pack.
Is KFC healthier than Mac? ›McDonald's has, not only the highest calorific average but also the highest fat content, with 13 grams of fat per serving. Coming in second, is none-other than KFC's Colonel Sanders himself at 11.43 grams of fat per serving, only 1.57 grams lower than its rival, McDonald's.
What is the highest calorie food at KFC? ›KFC: Chicken Pot Pie or the KFC Famous Bowl
At 720 calories apiece, the Chicken Pot Pie and the Famous Bowl are tied for highest calorie options at KFC. It's not hard to understand why. The Famous Bowl is mashed potatoes, corn, crispy chicken, gravy, and three different cheeses.
Best Side: Green Beans
At just 25 calories and zero fat, this vegetable is by far the best for you. But the corn on the cob is a close second with 70 calories and 2 grams of protein. Otherwise, you're looking at between170 to 300 calories per serving of biscuits, potato wedges, and macaroni and cheese.
KFC Chicken Breast, grilled (3 ounce) contains 0g total carbs, 0g net carbs, 4.2g fat, 24.5g protein, and 143 calories.
How many calories in a bowl at KFC? ›
The original KFC Famous Bowl has 720 calories, 26 grams of protein, 79 grams of carbs, and 34 grams of fat.
Is KFC the healthiest fast food? ›KFC was the most calorific the fast-food chain on the list, with an average of 987 calories per meal offered. Burger King, McDonald's and Subway were around 700kcal.
How many calories are in 4 pieces of KFC? ›Nutritional Summary:
There are 451 calories in 1 serving of KFC 4 pieces of original chicken.