Calories in KFC, Crispy Chicken Strips
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KFC, Crispy Chicken Strips contains 274 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tira (47 g) provides about 129 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from fat, with 30% from protein and 20% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for alimentos rápidos on FoodFactly (263 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 54% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 33% of the Daily Value for selenio and 28% of the Daily Value for Vitamina B6.
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 | 274 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 15,4 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat C | 2,9 g | 14% |
| Trans fat C | 0,12 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 51 mg | 17% |
| Sodium M | 948 mg | 41% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 13,7 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1,4 g | 5% |
| Total sugars M | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 20,3 g | 41% |
| Vitamina E M | 0,9 mg | 6% |
| Vitamina K M | 9,4 µg | 8% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0,083 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0,051 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 8,6 mg | 54% |
| Ácido pantoténico (B5) M | 1,3 mg | 26% |
| Vitamina B6 M | 0,47 mg | 28% |
| Vitamina B12 M | 0,17 µg | 7% |
| Calcio M | 25 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 0,69 mg | 4% |
| Magnesio M | 33 mg | 8% |
| Fósforo M | 298 mg | 24% |
| Potasio M | 333 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 0,68 mg | 6% |
| Copper M | 0,074 mg | 8% |
| Manganese M | 0,26 mg | 11% |
| Selenio M | 18,1 µg | 33% |
% 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 30%
- Carbohydrates 20%
- Fat 51%
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
- Protein20,3 gin the top quarter of alimentos rápidos (median 12,1 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of alimentos rápidos (median 3,4 g)
- Fat15,4 gabove the median for alimentos rápidos (median 12,1 g)
- Saturated fat2,9 gbelow the median for alimentos rápidos (median 4 g)
- Sodium948 mgin the top quarter of alimentos rápidos (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7,4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water47,9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Grasa monoinsaturada C | 4,3 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada C | 6,9 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 13,4 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructosa M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0,27 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0,92 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0,92 g |
| Leucine M | 1,6 g |
| Lysine M | 1,6 g |
| Metionina M | 0,44 g |
| Cistino M | 0,22 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0,84 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0,83 g |
| Valine M | 1 g |
| Arginine M | 1,3 g |
| Histidina M | 0,69 g |
| Alanine M | 1,2 g |
| Ácido aspartico M | 1,9 g |
| Ácido glutamico M | 3,8 g |
| Glycine M | 0,87 g |
| Proline M | 0,89 g |
| Serine M | 0,82 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0,001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0,003 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0,32 g |
| Ácido linoléico (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 6,5 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0,003 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0,001 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0,005 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0,003 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0,007 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0,032 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0,69 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0,038 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0,33 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0,046 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0,038 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0,006 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0,22 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0,002 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0,056 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0,003 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0,005 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0,005 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0,015 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0,016 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0,002 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0,044 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t no se define ulteriormente M | 0,074 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLA M | 0,02 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0,008 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0,012 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0,22 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 6,4 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0,003 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c M | 0,006 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0,01 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0,015 g |
| Ácidos grasos, trans-monoenoico total C | 0,046 g |
| Ácidos grasos, trans-polienoico total C | 0,074 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0,004 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0,001 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0,014 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0,021 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0,05 mg |
|---|---|
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 3,5 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 1,9 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alfa M | 0,01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0,09 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (5)
| Agua M | 47,9 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 2,7 g |
| Energy C | 1.148 kJ |
| Vitamina K (Menaquinona-4) M | 10,3 µg |
| Vitamina K (Dihidrophylloquinona) M | 28,5 µg |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburguesa doble, sobre el pan de trigo, 2 pequeños pastelitos | 285 | 19,6 g | 12,9 g | 16,7 g |
| Hamburguesa doble, sobre el pan de trigo, 2 hamburguesas medianas | 286 | 19,9 g | 11,8 g | 17,1 g |
| Hamburger, sobre el pan de trigo, 1 Patty grande | 283 | 19 g | 15,5 g | 15,7 g |
| Alimentos rápidos, pollo tierno | 271 | 19,2 g | 17,3 g | 14 g |
| APPLEBEE's, calzoncillos de pollo fundido | 297 | 19,6 g | 18 g | 16,2 g |
| APPLEBEE's, pollo tierno, desde el menú de niños | 296 | 19,3 g | 18,4 g | 16,2 g |
| Hamburguesa doble, on white bun, 2 pequeños pastelitos | 289 | 19,2 g | 14,3 g | 16,6 g |
| Hamburguesa doble, on white bun, 2 hamburguesas medianas | 290 | 19,5 g | 13 g | 17,1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in KFC?
100 g of KFC has 274 kcal. 1 tira (47 g): about 129 kcal.
Is KFC high in protein?
KFC contains 20,3 g of protein per 100 g (41% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 9,5 g in 1 tira (47 g). About 30% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other alimentos rápidos, that is among the highest quarter (median 12,1 g).
How many carbs are in KFC?
KFC has 13,7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1,4 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in KFC?
KFC contains 15,4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2,9 g is saturated (14% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does KFC contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (54% DV), selenio (33% DV), Vitamina B6 (28% DV), Ácido pantoténico (B5) (26% DV) and fósforo (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in KFC?
100 g contains 948 mg of sodium, 41% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does kfc have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, KFC, Crispy Chicken Strips has 274 kcal, while KFC, Pollo frito, RECIPE ORIGINAL, Wing, carne sólo, la piel y la panificación eliminadas has 216 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated 1 de abril de 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 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 170341. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 1 de abril de 2019. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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