Fried chicken doesn’t have to be a total mystery when it comes to nutrition. This KFC calories calculator covers Original Recipe and Extra Crispy chicken, tenders, sandwiches, the Famous Bowl and every side, so you can see exactly what your order adds up to before you commit to that second biscuit.
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How to Use This KFC Nutrition Calculator
Choose a category — Original Recipe Chicken, Extra Crispy Chicken, Tenders & Sandwiches, or Sides — and add each piece or item to your order. Because Original Recipe chicken pieces vary quite a bit by cut (a drumstick is very different from a breast), we’ve broken them out individually so you can match your calculator order to what’s actually in your bucket.
KFC Nutrition Facts, by Menu Category
Here’s the full nutrition breakdown in table form, organized the same way as the calculator above.
KFC Original Recipe Chicken
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Recipe Chicken Breast | 390 cal | 39 g | 11 g | 21 g | 1,190 mg |
| Original Recipe Chicken Thigh | 280 cal | 19 g | 8 g | 19 g | 910 mg |
| Original Recipe Drumstick | 130 cal | 12 g | 4 g | 8 g | 430 mg |
| Original Recipe Whole Wing | 130 cal | 10 g | 3 g | 8 g | 380 mg |
KFC Extra Crispy Chicken
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Crispy Chicken Breast | 530 cal | 35 g | 18 g | 35 g | 1,150 mg |
| Extra Crispy Chicken Thigh | 330 cal | 22 g | 9 g | 23 g | 700 mg |
| Extra Crispy Drumstick | 170 cal | 10 g | 5 g | 12 g | 390 mg |
| Extra Crispy Whole Wing | 170 cal | 10 g | 5 g | 13 g | 340 mg |
KFC Kentucky Grilled Chicken
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Grilled Chicken Breast | 210 cal | 38 g | 0 g | 7 g | 710 mg |
| Kentucky Grilled Chicken Thigh | 150 cal | 17 g | 0 g | 9 g | 420 mg |
| Kentucky Grilled Chicken Drumstick | 80 cal | 11 g | 0 g | 4 g | 220 mg |
| Kentucky Grilled Chicken Whole Wing | 70 cal | 9 g | 0 g | 3 g | 180 mg |
KFC Spicy Crispy Chicken
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Crispy Chicken Breast | 350 cal | 30 g | 11 g | 20 g | 1,100 mg |
| Spicy Crispy Chicken Thigh | 270 cal | 13 g | 10 g | 20 g | 720 mg |
| Spicy Crispy Chicken Drumstick | 130 cal | 9 g | 5 g | 8 g | 420 mg |
| Spicy Crispy Chicken Whole Wing | 120 cal | 7 g | 5 g | 8 g | 350 mg |
KFC Tenders, Nuggets & Sandwiches
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Recipe Tender (1 piece) | 170 cal | 11 g | 20 g | 6 g | 400 mg |
| Kentucky Fried Nuggets (1 piece) | 35 cal | 3 g | 1 g | 1.5 g | 140 mg |
| Classic Chicken Sandwich | 650 cal | 34 g | 49 g | 35 g | 1,260 mg |
| Famous Bowl | 590 cal | 31 g | 67 g | 22 g | 2,160 mg |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 620 cal | 34 g | 49 g | 33 g | 2,140 mg |
| KFC Snacker | 350 cal | 15 g | 39 g | 16 g | 730 mg |
| Twister | 680 cal | 29 g | 74 g | 31 g | 1,360 mg |
| Chicken Pot Pie | 720 cal | 26 g | 60 g | 41 g | 1,750 mg |
| Popcorn Chicken | 620 cal | 23 g | 40 g | 41 g | 1,970 mg |
KFC Sides
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mashed Potatoes with Gravy (individual) | 130 cal | 3 g | 20 g | 4.5 g | 520 mg |
| Coleslaw (individual) | 170 cal | 1 g | 14 g | 12 g | 180 mg |
| Mac & Cheese (individual) | 140 cal | 5 g | 17 g | 6 g | 590 mg |
| Biscuit | 180 cal | 4 g | 22 g | 8 g | 520 mg |
| Secret Recipe Fries (individual) | 320 cal | 5 g | 41 g | 15 g | 1,100 mg |
| Mashed Potatoes, no gravy (individual) | 110 cal | 2 g | 17 g | 3.5 g | 330 mg |
| BBQ Baked Beans (individual) | 190 cal | 11 g | 34 g | 1 g | 650 mg |
| Corn on the Cob | 70 cal | 2 g | 17 g | 0.5 g | 0 mg |
| Green Beans (individual) | 25 cal | 1 g | 5 g | 0 g | 300 mg |
| Cornbread Muffin | 210 cal | 3 g | 28 g | 9 g | 240 mg |
| Mashed Potatoes with Gravy (family) | 590 cal | 12 g | 88 g | 21 g | 2,590 mg |
| Coleslaw (family) | 640 cal | 4 g | 54 g | 46 g | 670 mg |
| Mac & Cheese (family) | 540 cal | 18 g | 66 g | 23 g | 2,220 mg |
| Secret Recipe Fries (family) | 840 cal | 13 g | 108 g | 40 g | 2,890 mg |
KFC Desserts & Drinks
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Chunk Cookie | 190 cal | 2 g | 26 g | 9 g | 105 mg |
| Apple Turnover | 230 cal | 2 g | 32 g | 10 g | 140 mg |
| Pepsi (20 fl oz) | 250 cal | 0 g | 69 g | 0 g | 55 mg |
| Pepsi (30 fl oz) | 380 cal | 0 g | 104 g | 0 g | 80 mg |
| Lipton Brisk Sweet Iced Tea (20 fl oz) | 130 cal | 0 g | 36 g | 0 g | 80 mg |
| Classic Lemonade (20 fl oz) | 140 cal | 0 g | 39 g | 0 g | 130 mg |
| Pepsi Zero Sugar (20 fl oz) | 0 cal | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 60 mg |
Market: United States. Values are per standard serving as named, before customizations. Values are KFC's official U.S. nutrition figures (Full Nutrition Guide, last updated October 2, 2026), checked on October 11, 2026. Recipes and portions change and vary by location — confirm current figures with KFC, especially for allergies or medical diets. Data source and review status.
How Many Calories Are in KFC Original Recipe Chicken?
It depends heavily on which piece you’re eating. An Original Recipe chicken breast has 390 calories and 39g of protein, making it one of the higher-protein options on the menu. A drumstick or wing is much lighter, at around 130 calories each, while a thigh sits in between at roughly 280 calories. Of the Original Recipe pieces, the breast has the most protein per calorie: 39g of protein for 390 calories.
Original Recipe vs. Extra Crispy: What’s the Difference?
Extra Crispy pieces are breaded and fried a second way that adds extra crunch — and extra calories. An Extra Crispy breast is 530 calories with 35g of fat, compared with 390 calories and 21g of fat for the Original Recipe breast. In KFC’s official guide, the Original Recipe version is lower in calories than the Extra Crispy version for every cut (breast, thigh, drumstick and wing).
Lower-Calorie Options at KFC
A few ways to keep a KFC order lighter without skipping it entirely:
- Choose Original Recipe drumsticks or wings over breast or thigh pieces if you’re eating multiple pieces
- Swap Secret Recipe Fries for Mashed Potatoes with Gravy or Coleslaw, both of which run lower in calories per serving
- Count dipping sauces: a Ranch cup adds 130 calories and a Honey Mustard cup adds 110 calories
- Check sodium on the Famous Bowl: at 2,160mg it has the most sodium of any individual-size item in this calculator
Frequently Asked Questions About KFC Nutrition
One Original Recipe Tender is 170 calories, with 11g of protein, 20g of carbs, 6g of fat and 400mg of sodium, before any dipping sauce. Three tenders come to 510 calories.
Among the items in this calculator, a Kentucky Fried Nugget (35 calories each) and a Kentucky Grilled Chicken whole wing (70 calories) or drumstick (80 calories) are the lowest-calorie chicken items. A Kentucky Grilled Chicken breast has 38g of protein for 210 calories. For sides, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy (130 calories) is lower in calories than Secret Recipe Fries (320 calories). The Original Recipe breast has the most protein per calorie of the Original Recipe pieces: 39g of protein for 390 calories.
A Famous Bowl is 590 calories, with 31g of protein, 67g of carbs, 22g of fat and 2,160mg of sodium, the most sodium of any individual-size item in this calculator.
Each Kentucky Fried Nugget is 35 calories, with 3g of protein, 1g of carbs, 1.5g of fat and 140mg of sodium, so 8 nuggets come to 280 calories before dipping sauce.
The figures come from KFC’s official U.S. Full Nutrition Guide (last updated October 2, 2026) and were checked line by line on October 11, 2026. Recipes and portions can vary by location and change over time, so confirm current figures with KFC, especially for allergies or medical diets.
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KFC nutrition data source
- Restaurant
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- Market
- United States menu only — values differ in other countries
- Items covered
- 46 menu items
- Data source
- Official restaurant nutrition information
- Official reference
- KFC Full Nutrition Guide (U.S.)
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- Serving basis
- One standard menu serving as named, standard recipe, no customizations unless listed as an add-on.
- Add-ons
- Dipping-sauce add-ons use KFC's published per-cup nutrition, so all five nutrients are included in totals.
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KFC Deals & Combos: Calories and Nutrition
Totals add up the official values of every item in the deal. Tap "Build in calculator" to load the deal into the calculator above and change any item.
| Deal | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7 Box Feast 1 KFC Snacker, 5 Kentucky Fried Nuggets and fries (drink not counted) Build in calculator | 845 | 35g | 85g | 38.5g | 2,530mg |
| $9 Box Feast 2 KFC Snackers, 5 Kentucky Fried Nuggets and fries (drink not counted) Build in calculator | 1,195 | 50g | 124g | 54.5g | 3,260mg |
| $11 Box Feast Classic Chicken Sandwich, 2 Original Recipe Tenders and fries (drink not counted) Build in calculator | 1,310 | 61g | 130g | 62g | 3,160mg |
Prices and availability vary by location. Box Feast fries are a 3 oz portion; KFC's guide only lists the individual size, which is used here, so the box's real fries total may differ. The medium drink is not counted; add one from Drinks. Deal contents checked October 11, 2026. KFC Box Feasts as reported by Nation's Restaurant News (March 31, 2026)