1 piece (medium) of KFC chicken strip (53 g) has 128 calories. That works out to 242 calories per 100 g. It contains 7 g of carbs, 10 g of protein, 7 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its 3.8 mg of B3 covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

KFC chicken strip Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

242

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

13.2g

· 5% DV

Protein

18.9g

· 38% DV

Fat

13.2g

· 17% DV

Fiber

0.8g

· 3% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 21% · Protein 31% · Fat 48%

KFC chicken strip Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

7.1mg · 44% DV

0.34mg · 20% DV

0.72mg · 14% DV

B12

0.28µg · 12% DV

Minerals

Selenium

24µg · 44% DV

Sodium

735mg · 32% DV

Phosphorus

182mg · 26% DV

Zinc

1mg · 9% DV

How Nutritious Is KFC chicken strip?

Nutrient density

Medium

42/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

48/ 100

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.

KFC chicken strip Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Medium

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off KFC chicken strip

To burn the 242 calories in 100 g:

🚶

60min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

25min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

33min

Cycling

🏊

28min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is KFC chicken strip Processed?

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.

Does KFC chicken strip Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes

Dairy yes

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is KFC chicken strip Good For?

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

KFC chicken strip Fat Profile

SATURATED

2.7g

MONOUNSATURATED

5.5g

POLYUNSATURATED

3.7g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 43.8:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (43.8:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About KFC chicken strip

How many calories are in KFC chicken strips?

KFC chicken strips contain 242 calories per 100 g. A 100 g serving also provides 18.9 g of protein, 13.2 g of carbohydrates, and 13.2 g of fat.

Are KFC chicken strips keto-friendly?

KFC chicken strips are listed as compatible with a ketovore diet, but they contain 13.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. They also contain gluten and dairy.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026