Calories in KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Thigh, meat and skin with breading
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KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Thigh, meat and skin with breading contains 269 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 thigh, bone and skin removed (60 g) provides about 161 kcal.
Roughly 59% of its calories come from fat, with 28% from protein and 13% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for fast foods on FoodFactly (263 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 43% of the Daily Value for selenium, 35% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 20% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 269 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 17.7 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.1 g | 21% |
| Trans fat C | 0.12 g | |
| Cholesterol C | 104 mg | 35% |
| Sodium C | 781 mg | 34% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 8.5 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 18.9 g | 38% |
| Vitamin A C | 15 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.77 mg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.085 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 5.5 mg | 35% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.97 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.14 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.4 µg | 17% |
| Choline C | 64.5 mg | 12% |
| Calcium C | 64 mg | 5% |
| Iron C | 0.88 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 230 mg | 18% |
| Potassium C | 237 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 1.4 mg | 13% |
| Copper C | 0.082 mg | 9% |
| Manganese C | 0.16 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 23.5 µg | 43% |
% 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 28%
- Carbohydrates 13%
- Fat 59%
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
- Protein18.9 gin the top quarter of 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)
- Fat17.7 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat4.1 gabove the median for fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium781 mgin the top quarter of fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water52.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 8.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.3 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch C | 7.5 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose C | 0 g |
| Glucose C | 0 g |
| Fructose C | 0 g |
| Lactose C | 0 g |
| Maltose C | 0 g |
| Galactose C | 0 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan C | 0.15 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.62 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.56 g |
| Leucine C | 1.2 g |
| Lysine C | 0.82 g |
| Methionine C | 0.27 g |
| Cystine C | 0.22 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.72 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.58 g |
| Valine C | 0.69 g |
| Arginine C | 1.1 g |
| Histidine C | 0.45 g |
| Alanine C | 1.1 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 1.3 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 4.4 g |
| Glycine C | 1.6 g |
| Proline C | 1.5 g |
| Serine C | 0.74 g |
| Hydroxyproline C | 0.5 g |
Individual fatty acids (31)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.09 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.96 g |
| SFA 20:0 C | 0.043 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 7.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.43 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.069 g |
| SFA 22:0 C | 0.029 g |
| MUFA 14:1 C | 0.028 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.75 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.16 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.018 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 15:0 C | 0.012 g |
| SFA 17:0 C | 0.024 g |
| SFA 24:0 C | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c C | 0.013 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c C | 0.016 g |
| MUFA 17:1 C | 0.017 g |
| PUFA 20:3 C | 0.027 g |
| MUFA 15:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 C | 0.017 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Retinol C | 15 µg |
|---|---|
| Tocopherol, beta C | 0.02 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma C | 0.92 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta C | 0.03 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha C | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta C | 0.17 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta C | 0 mg |
Other components (5)
| Water C | 52.1 g |
|---|---|
| Ash C | 2.8 g |
| Energy C | 1,125 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 50 IU |
| Betaine C | 7 mg |
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, Thigh, meat and skin and breading Cooked | 274 | 19.2 g | 8.7 g | 18.1 g |
| POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Drumstick, meat and skin with breading Cooked | 293 | 20.4 g | 9.8 g | 19.1 g |
| Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Drumstick, meat and skin with breading Cooked | 267 | 21.1 g | 7.6 g | 16.9 g |
| POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Breast, meat and skin with breading Cooked | 274 | 21.7 g | 9.8 g | 16.5 g |
| Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Wing, meat and skin and breading Cooked | 310 | 21.1 g | 11.2 g | 20.1 g |
| Stewed dried beef, Puerto Rican style Cooked | 258 | 17.7 g | 3.9 g | 19.1 g |
| POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Thigh, meat and skin with breading Cooked | 310 | 19.1 g | 11.2 g | 21 g |
| Stewed goat, Puerto Rican style Cooked | 265 | 22.3 g | 2 g | 18.1 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 269 kcal. 1 thigh, bone and skin removed (60 g): about 161 kcal. 1 thigh, without skin (86 g): about 231 kcal. 1 thigh, with skin (135 g): about 363 kcal.
Is cooked KFC high in protein?
Cooked KFC contains 18.9 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11.3 g in 1 thigh, bone and skin removed (60 g). About 28% 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 8.5 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 17.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.1 g is saturated (21% 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 selenium (43% DV), Niacin (B3) (35% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (20% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (19% DV) and phosphorus (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked KFC?
100 g contains 781 mg of sodium, 34% 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 170346. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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