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Two fried chicken fillets with cheese, bacon, and sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (whole) of Double Down (two fried chicken fillets, cheese, bacon, sauce) (230 g) has 736 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.7 g of carbs, 46 g of protein, 50.6 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 12 mg of B3 covers 75% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (whole) · 230 g
736
KCAL / 230G
Carbs
20.7g
· 8% DV
Protein
46g
· 92% DV
Fat
50.6g
· 65% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 11% · Protein 25% · Fat 64%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 736 kcal | |
| Total fat | 50.6 g | 65% |
| Saturated fat | 16.56 g | 83% |
| Trans fat | 0.41 g | |
| Sodium | 2185 mg | 95% |
| Total carbohydrate | 20.7 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 46 g | 92% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (whole) | 230 g | 736 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 115 g | 368 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 180 g | 576 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 200 g | 640 kcal |
| 1 serving (whole) | 230 g | 736 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 250 g | 800 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 300 g | 960 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
A KFC Double Down is a sandwich-style menu item that uses two fried chicken fillets in place of a conventional bread bun, with cheese, bacon, and sauce between them. It is eaten as a handheld sandwich.
A Double Down contains two fried chicken fillets, cheese, bacon, and sauce. Exact recipes can vary by market or promotional version, so the sauce and other small details may not be identical everywhere.
No, the Double Down does not have a conventional bread bun. Its two fried chicken fillets act as the outer layers around the cheese, bacon, and sauce.
Availability varies by country and over time. KFC has offered the Double Down as a limited-time item in some markets, so it may not appear on every local menu or be sold year-round.
The standard Double Down is not necessarily very spicy; its heat depends on the sauce and the market-specific recipe. KFC has also offered spicier versions in some places, which are different from the original.
A Double Down combines the crisp coating and savory flavor of fried chicken with salty cheese, smoky bacon, and sauce. With no bread bun, the filling and chicken flavor are especially prominent in each bite.
The sauce on a Double Down can differ between markets and versions. There is no guarantee that every country uses the same recipe, so ask the restaurant about the sauce in its current local offering.
Yes, KFC has offered variations in some markets, including versions with different sauces or added heat. These are often regional or limited-time releases rather than options available on every menu.
Cook two chicken fillets until fully done, then place cheese, cooked bacon, and sauce between them instead of using bread. For a less greasy homemade version, bake or air-fry the chicken rather than deep-frying it.
Refrigerate leftover Double Down promptly in a covered container and eat it soon. Reheat it in an oven or air fryer until hot throughout; these methods usually keep the chicken coating crisper than a microwave.
Vitamins
B3
11.96mg · 75% DV
B12
1.61µg · 67% DV
B6
0.87mg · 51% DV
Biotin
13.8µg · 46% DV
Minerals
Sodium
2185mg · 95% DV
Phosphorus
414mg · 59% DV
Selenium
30µg · 55% DV
Calcium
253mg · 25% DV
Potassium ⭐
598mg · 18% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 736 calories in 1 piece (whole) (230 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
The Double Down is KFC’s bun-free, sandwich-style creation from the United States: two fried chicken fillets hold cheese, sauce and, in this version, pastırma, a Turkish cured beef. It is known for replacing bread with chicken rather than using a conventional bun.
The coating is crisp while the chicken stays tender, and the cheese and sauce make each bite rich and savoury; pastırma adds a spiced, cured-meat flavour. It is usually eaten as a filling fast-food meal, often with fries or a drink. It provides protein, but frying, cheese and sauce also make it relatively high in fat. Pair it with a side salad or skip extra sauce for a lighter meal.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
16.56g
MONOUNSATURATED
19.55g
POLYUNSATURATED
7.36g
Omega 6:3 ratio 21.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (21.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.