KFC Original Recipe Tenders Kids Meal: 350 calories
- 21gProtein
- 39gCarbs
- 12gFat
- 810mgSodium
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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 Original Recipe Tenders Kids Meal nutrition facts
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Recipe Tenders Kids Meal | 350 | 21g | 39g | 12g | 810mg | 1.5g | 0g | 0g | 18% |
The KFC Original Recipe Tenders Kids Meal is about 18% of a 2,000-calorie day and 35% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
How the Original Recipe Tenders Kids Meal ranks
- The Original Recipe Tenders Kids Meal is the 7th lightest of the 15 items in the KFC “Tenders, Nuggets & Sandwiches” menu, and 6th for protein per calorie.
- Across the 44 items of the same kind we track at 8 chains, it is the 21st lightest; their average is 480 calories.
How to make a KFC order lighter
- Order the Kentucky Fried Nuggets Kids Meal instead: 180 fewer calories, 17g protein.
- Order the KFC Livers instead: 120 fewer calories, 17g protein.
- Order the KFC Gizzards instead: 50 fewer calories, 20g protein.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the KFC Original Recipe Tenders Kids Meal takes about 79 minutes of brisk walking, 36 minutes of running (5 mph) or 36 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):
- Burger King Chicken Fries (12 pc): 340 calories, 20g protein
- Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Minis (4 ct): 360 calories, 20g protein
- Taco Bell Crispy Chicken Nuggets (5 pc): 320 calories, 26g protein
- Popeyes Chicken Tenders Classic or Spicy (3 pc): 390 calories, 35g protein
- McDonald's McCrispy Strips (3 pc): 400 calories, 31g protein
Questions people ask
The KFC Original Recipe Tenders Kids Meal has 350 calories, with 21g of protein, 39g of carbs and 12g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
The Kentucky Fried Nuggets Kids Meal has 170 calories, 180 fewer, and still keeps most of the protein.
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