KFC Gizzards: 300 calories
- 20gProtein
- 18gCarbs
- 16gFat
- 770mgSodium
Availability: regional. Check your local menu.
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Official U.S. values from KFC Full Nutrition Guide (U.S.), last checked October 25, 2026. Restaurants change recipes, so values in your area can differ.
KFC Gizzards nutrition facts
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KFC Gizzards | 300 | 20g | 18g | 16g | 770mg | 2g | 0g | — | 15% |
The KFC Gizzards is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day and 33% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
How the KFC Gizzards ranks
- The KFC Gizzards is the 6th lightest of the 15 items in the KFC “Tenders, Nuggets & Sandwiches” menu, and 4th for protein per calorie.
- Across the 44 items of the same kind we track at 8 chains, it is the 17th lightest; their average is 480 calories.
How to make a KFC order lighter
- Order the Kentucky Fried Nuggets Kids Meal instead: 130 fewer calories, 17g protein.
- Order the KFC Livers instead: 70 fewer calories, 17g protein.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the KFC Gizzards takes about 68 minutes of brisk walking, 31 minutes of running (5 mph) or 31 minutes of cycling. Figures from Harvard Health’s calories-burned table; heavier people burn calories faster.
Compared with other restaurants
Similar-calorie nuggets and tenders at other chains (same size where the chain has one):
- Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips (3 ct): 310 calories, 29g protein
- Taco Bell Crispy Chicken Nuggets (5 pc): 320 calories, 26g protein
- Dairy Queen Chicken Strips (2 pc): 280 calories, 13g protein
- Popeyes Blackened Chicken Tenders (5 pc): 280 calories, 47g protein
- Burger King Chicken Fries (12 pc): 340 calories, 20g protein
Questions people ask
The KFC Gizzards has 300 calories, with 20g of protein, 18g of carbs and 16g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
The Kentucky Fried Nuggets Kids Meal has 170 calories, 130 fewer, and still keeps most of the protein.
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