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KFC Fried Chicken Calories

KFC's iconic seasoned fried chicken

CALORIES

245kcal

GI

50low

POTASSIUM

220mg

FIBER

0.5g

KFC Fried Chicken Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

245

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

9g

· 15%

Protein

18g

· 29%

Fat

15.5g

· 56%

Fiber

0.5g

KFC Fried Chicken Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B3

4.1mg · 26% DV

B5

0.7mg · 14% DV

B6

0.22mg · 13% DV

B12

0.3µg · 13% DV

Minerals

Sodium

780mg · 34% DV

Selenium

13µg · 24% DV

Phosphorus

170mg · 24% DV

Zinc

1mg · 9% DV

KFC Fried Chicken Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

50
Low
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

5
Low

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

Is KFC Fried Chicken 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 Fried Chicken Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes
Dairy free
Eggs yes
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is KFC Fried Chicken 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 Fried Chicken Fat Profile

SATURATED

3.7g

MONOUNSATURATED

5.7g

POLYUNSATURATED

3.2g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 26.3:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (26.3:1).

Foods Similar to KFC Fried Chicken

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Pan-fried chicken breast

165 kcal

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Pan-cooked chicken

215 kcal

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Crispy fried chicken

294 kcal

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Pan-cooked chicken breast fillet

165 kcal

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Lean cooked chicken breast

165 kcal

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Pan-cooked chicken breast

165 kcal

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Sauteed chicken

209 kcal

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Breaded fried chicken

294 kcal

KFC Fried Chicken — Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in KFC fried chicken?

KFC fried chicken contains 245 calories per 100 g. A 100 g serving also provides 18 g of protein, 9 g of carbohydrates, and 15.5 g of fat.

Is KFC fried chicken suitable for a low glycemic diet?

KFC fried chicken has a glycemic index of 50, which is in the moderate range. It contains 9 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.