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KFC Spicy Chicken Calories

High-protein fried fast-food chicken with high sodium

CALORIES

290kcal

GI

48low

POTASSIUM

255mg

FIBER

0.8g

Quick answer

1 piece (medium) of KFC Spicy Chicken (95 g) has 276 calories. That works out to 290 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.2 g of carbs, 20.4 g of protein, 16.3 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 7 mg of B3 covers 44% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

KFC Spicy Chicken Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

290

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

11.8g

· 4% DV

Protein

21.5g

· 43% DV

Fat

17.2g

· 22% 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 16% · Protein 30% · Fat 54%

KFC Spicy Chicken Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B3

7.4mg · 46% DV

B6

0.34mg · 20% DV

Biotin

6µg · 20% DV

B5

0.95mg · 19% DV

Minerals

Selenium

22µg · 40% DV

Sodium

780mg · 34% DV

Phosphorus

190mg · 27% DV

Zinc

1mg · 9% DV

How Nutritious Is KFC Spicy Chicken?

Nutrient density

Low

34/ 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

45/ 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 Spicy Chicken Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

48
Low
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

6
Low

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

How to Burn Off KFC Spicy Chicken

To burn the 290 calories in 100 g:

🚶

72min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

30min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

39min

Cycling

🏊

34min

Swimming

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

Is KFC Spicy 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 Spicy Chicken Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

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

Which Diets Is KFC Spicy 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 Spicy Chicken Fat Profile

SATURATED

3.8g

MONOUNSATURATED

7.1g

POLYUNSATURATED

4.2g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 48.8:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (48.8:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About KFC Spicy Chicken

How many calories are in KFC Spicy Chicken?

KFC Spicy Chicken contains 290 calories per 100 g. A 100 g serving also provides 21.5 g of protein, 11.8 g of carbohydrates, and 17.2 g of fat.

Is KFC Spicy Chicken suitable for a low-glycemic diet?

KFC Spicy Chicken has a glycemic index of 48, which is in the low GI range. It contains 11.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.