KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Breast, meat only, skin and breading removed: Nutrition Facts
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KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Breast, meat only, skin and breading removed contains 153 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 breast, bone and skin removed (121 g) provides about 185 kcal.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from protein, with 28% from fat and 0.7% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fast foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 263 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 68% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 51% of the Daily Value for selenium and 33% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 153 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 4.8 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.2 g | 6% |
| Trans fat C | 0.039 g | |
| Cholesterol I | 87 mg | 29% |
| Sodium I | 477 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.25 g | 0.1% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 27.3 g | 55% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 10.9 mg | 68% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) I | 1.6 mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.42 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 0.3 µg | 13% |
| Calcium I | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron I | 0.51 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium I | 28 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus I | 253 mg | 20% |
| Potassium I | 309 mg | 7% |
| Zinc I | 0.89 mg | 8% |
| Copper I | 0.044 mg | 5% |
| Manganese I | 0.048 mg | 2% |
| Selenium I | 27.8 µg | 51% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 71%
- Carbohydrates 0.7%
- Fat 28%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein27.3 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Fat4.8 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat1.2 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium477 mgbelow the median for fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal17.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water65.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.6 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.21 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.9 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.8 g |
| Leucine M | 1.7 g |
| Lysine M | 1.2 g |
| Methionine M | 0.4 g |
| Cystine M | 0.32 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 1 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.83 g |
| Valine M | 0.99 g |
| Arginine M | 1.5 g |
| Histidine M | 0.65 g |
| Alanine M | 1.6 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.9 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 6.4 g |
| Glycine M | 2.3 g |
| Proline M | 2.2 g |
| Serine M | 1.1 g |
| Hydroxyproline I | 0.77 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.003 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.065 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.017 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.85 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.29 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.07 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.043 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.004 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.001 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.02 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.018 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.17 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 1.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 1.4 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.008 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.02 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.021 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.019 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.016 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol I | 6 µg |
|---|
Other components (3)
| Water M | 65.7 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 2 g |
| Energy C | 642 kJ |
Other forms of KFC
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KFC, biscuit | 358 | 7.5 g | 43.6 g | 17.1 g |
| KFC, Coleslaw | 144 | 0.91 g | 15.7 g | 8.6 g |
| KFC, Crispy Chicken Strips | 274 | 20.3 g | 13.7 g | 15.4 g |
| KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Wing, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 216 | 28.7 g | 1.8 g | 10.5 g |
| KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Skin and Breading Cooked | 464 | 11 g | 22.5 g | 36.6 g |
| KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 170 | 25.9 g | 0 g | 7.4 g |
| KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Thigh, meat and skin with breading Cooked | 269 | 18.9 g | 8.5 g | 17.7 g |
| KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Wing, meat and skin with breading Cooked | 297 | 21.7 g | 9.9 g | 18.9 g |
| KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Breast, meat and skin with breading Cooked | 268 | 21.2 g | 8.5 g | 16.6 g |
| KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Drumstick, meat and skin with breading Cooked | 274 | 20.6 g | 8 g | 17.7 g |
| KFC, Popcorn Chicken | 351 | 17.7 g | 21.2 g | 21.7 g |
| KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading Cooked | 384 | 14.2 g | 18.8 g | 28 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Breast, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 153 | 27.9 g | 0 g | 4.5 g |
| POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Breast, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 157 | 29 g | 0 g | 4.5 g |
| POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 170 | 26.5 g | 0.04 g | 7.1 g |
| Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 172 | 26.2 g | 0 g | 7.4 g |
| POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Wing, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 212 | 28.9 g | 2.9 g | 9.4 g |
| POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 188 | 24.3 g | 0.85 g | 9.7 g |
| CRACKER BARREL, grilled sirloin steak Cooked | 203 | 31.5 g | 0 g | 8.5 g |
| Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 178 | 23.2 g | 0.24 g | 9.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked KFC?
100 g of cooked KFC has 153 kcal. 1 breast, bone and skin removed (121 g): about 185 kcal. 1 breast, without skin (140 g): about 214 kcal.
Is cooked KFC high in protein?
Cooked KFC contains 27.3 g of protein per 100 g (55% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 33 g in 1 breast, bone and skin removed (121 g). About 71% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fast foods, that is among the highest quarter (median 12.1 g).
How many carbs are in cooked KFC?
Cooked KFC has 0.25 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in cooked KFC?
Cooked KFC contains 4.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.2 g is saturated (6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked KFC contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (68% DV), selenium (51% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (33% DV), Vitamin B6 (24% DV) and phosphorus (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked KFC?
100 g contains 477 mg of sodium, 21% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170344. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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