Calories in KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading
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KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading contains 384 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from fat, with 20% from carbohydrates and 15% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more 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 34% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 31% of the Daily Value for selenium and 20% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 384 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 28 g | 36% |
| Saturated fat C | 6.3 g | 32% |
| Trans fat C | 0.21 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 82 mg | 27% |
| Sodium M | 1,042 mg | 45% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 18.8 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber M | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars M | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 14.2 g | 28% |
| Vitamin A ? | 20 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E M | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.08 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 5.4 mg | 34% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.88 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.14 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.32 µg | 13% |
| Calcium M | 117 mg | 9% |
| Iron M | 0.88 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium M | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 252 mg | 20% |
| Potassium M | 244 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 0.87 mg | 8% |
| Copper M | 0.082 mg | 9% |
| Manganese M | 0.3 mg | 13% |
| Selenium M | 17.2 µg | 31% |
% 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 15%
- Carbohydrates 20%
- Fat 66%
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
- Protein14.2 gabove the median for fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 1.4 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 3.4 g)
- Fat28 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat6.3 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium1,042 mgin the top quarter of fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water35.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 14.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 5.4 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 16.7 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.11 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.47 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.42 g |
| Leucine M | 0.86 g |
| Lysine M | 0.62 g |
| Methionine M | 0.21 g |
| Cystine M | 0.16 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.54 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.43 g |
| Valine M | 0.52 g |
| Arginine M | 0.8 g |
| Histidine M | 0.34 g |
| Alanine M | 0.81 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.96 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.3 g |
| Glycine M | 1.2 g |
| Proline M | 1.1 g |
| Serine M | 0.55 g |
| Hydroxyproline I | 0.37 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| 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 | 0.76 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 4.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.007 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.013 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.15 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 4.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1.5 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.079 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 12.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.81 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.065 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.051 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.045 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.28 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.034 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.021 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.044 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.021 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.013 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.16 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.045 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.027 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.022 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.023 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 1.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 12.8 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 4.3 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.034 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.045 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.031 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.03 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.17 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.045 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.029 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.015 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Retinol M | 20 µg |
|---|---|
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.05 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 1.8 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.07 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.02 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0.33 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (4)
| Water M | 35.5 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 3.5 g |
| Energy C | 1,606 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 66 IU |
Other forms of KFC
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
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, Skin and breading from all pieces Cooked | 398 | 14.1 g | 19.6 g | 29.2 g |
| POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Skin and Breading Cooked | 433 | 14 g | 21.5 g | 32.3 g |
| Grilled cheese sandwich, cheddar cheese, on white bread Cooked | 368 | 13.4 g | 26.4 g | 23.3 g |
| Grilled cheese sandwich, cheddar cheese, on wheat bread Cooked | 366 | 14.4 g | 24.4 g | 23.5 g |
| Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, boneless pieces, plain Cooked | 307 | 15.9 g | 14.9 g | 20.4 g |
| POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Wing, meat and skin with breading Cooked | 338 | 20.4 g | 13.5 g | 22.5 g |
| DENNY'S, golden fried shrimp Cooked | 319 | 13.9 g | 20.9 g | 20 g |
| POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Thigh, meat and skin with breading Cooked | 310 | 19.1 g | 11.2 g | 21 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 384 kcal.
Is cooked KFC high in protein?
Cooked KFC contains 14.2 g of protein per 100 g (28% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fast foods, that is above the median (median 12.1 g).
How many carbs are in cooked KFC?
Cooked KFC has 18.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked KFC?
Cooked KFC contains 28 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.3 g is saturated (32% 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) (34% DV), selenium (31% DV), phosphorus (20% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (18% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked KFC?
100 g contains 1,042 mg of sodium, 45% 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 170738. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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