KFC Twister: 680 calories
- 29gProtein
- 74gCarbs
- 31gFat
- 1,360mgSodium
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Official U.S. values from KFC Full Nutrition Guide (U.S.), last checked October 11, 2026. Restaurants change recipes, so values in your area can differ.
KFC Twister nutrition facts
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twister | 680 | 29g | 74g | 31g | 1,360mg | 34% |
The KFC Twister is about 34% of a 2,000-calorie day and 59% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
How to make a KFC order lighter
- Order the Famous Bowl instead: 90 fewer calories, 31g protein.
- Order the Spicy Chicken Sandwich instead: 60 fewer calories, 34g protein.
- Order the Popcorn Chicken instead: 60 fewer calories, 23g protein.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the KFC Twister takes about 153 minutes of brisk walking, 71 minutes of running (5 mph) or 71 minutes of cycling. Figures from Harvard Health’s calories-burned table; heavier people burn calories faster.
Compared with other restaurants
The closest item of the same kind at other chains:
- Burger King Original Chicken Sandwich: 680 calories, 23g protein
- Chick-fil-A Cool Wrap (with Avocado Lime Ranch): 660 calories, 43g protein
- Wendy's Spicy Chicken Sandwich: 560 calories, 28g protein
- McDonald's McChicken: 390 calories, 14g protein
Questions people ask
The KFC Twister has 680 calories, with 29g of protein, 74g of carbs and 31g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
The Famous Bowl has 590 calories, 90 fewer, and still keeps most of the protein.
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