Calories in KFC fried chicken (Original Recipe breast)
Calories, protein, carbohydrate and fat per 100 g and per serving, from the USDA reference database — plus what actually changes the number on your plate.
Short answer
100 g of KFC fried chicken (Original Recipe breast) contains 231 kcal, with 21.9 g of protein, 6.3 g of carbohydrate and 13.1 g of fat.
A typical serving — 1 piece, about 160 g — is roughly 370 kcal.
That is a moderate calorie density, in the same range as cooked grains and lean meat.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 piece (160 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 231 kcal | 370 kcal |
| Protein | 21.9 g | 35.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.3 g | 10 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 13.1 g | 21 g |
| Saturated fat | 3 g | 4.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 130 mg |
| Sodium | 606 mg | 970 mg |
| Potassium | 267 mg | 427 mg |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 53 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 1 mg |
| Water | 56 g | 90 g |
Calories per serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 piece | 160 g | 370 | 35.1 g | 10 g | 21 g |
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Calories by weight
Use this table when you know the weight but not the serving:
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 58 | 5.5 g | 1.6 g | 3.3 g |
| 50 g | 116 | 11 g | 3.1 g | 6.6 g |
| 100 g | 231 | 21.9 g | 6.3 g | 13.1 g |
| 150 g | 347 | 32.9 g | 9.4 g | 19.7 g |
| 200 g | 462 | 43.9 g | 12.6 g | 26.2 g |
| 250 g | 578 | 54.9 g | 15.7 g | 32.8 g |
| 300 g | 693 | 65.8 g | 18.8 g | 39.3 g |
Where the calories come from
Calories come from three macronutrients: protein and carbohydrate at 4 kcal per gram, fat at 9 kcal per gram. For KFC fried chicken (Original Recipe breast) the split is:
- Protein: 21.9 g × 4 = 88 kcal — 38% of calories
- Carbohydrates: 6.3 g × 4 = 25 kcal — 11% of calories
- Fat: 13.1 g × 9 = 118 kcal — 51% of calories
- Most of the energy in KFC fried chicken (Original Recipe breast) comes from fat (51% of calories).
- With 21.9 g of protein per 100 g it counts as a high-protein food.
- That is 9.5 g of protein per 100 kcal — a useful number when protein is your target.
- It is high in sodium: 606 mg per 100 g.
- For 200 kcal you can eat about 85 g.
What actually changes the number
An Original Recipe breast with skin and breading is 231 kcal per 100 g and about 370 kcal per piece. Extra Crispy breading adds roughly 25%; removing the skin and breading takes the breast down to 150 kcal per 100 g.
How accurate are these numbers?
The values on this page are reference averages from the USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy release), measured on samples of KFC fried chicken as sold and prepared in the United States. Your portion will differ: produce varies by variety and ripeness, meat by cut and trim, and anything cooked by the fat and water it gained or lost.
For most foods the per-100 g figure is reliable to within about 10%. The larger uncertainty is almost always the weight of what is on your plate and the cooking fat you cannot see — the two things worth checking before you worry about the database.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100 g of KFC fried chicken?
100 g of KFC fried chicken (Original Recipe breast) contains 231 kcal (21.9 g protein, 6.3 g carbohydrate, 13.1 g fat), according to USDA reference data.
How many calories are in a serving of KFC fried chicken?
A typical serving of KFC fried chicken — 1 piece, about 160 g — has roughly 370 kcal. Weigh your own portion once to see how it compares; serving sizes vary more than the food does.
How much protein is in KFC fried chicken?
KFC fried chicken (Original Recipe breast): 21.9 g of protein per 100 g, which is high. Foods above about 15–20 g per 100 g, or where protein supplies a third or more of the calories, are usually considered high-protein.
What amount of KFC fried chicken equals 200 kcal?
At 231 kcal per 100 g, about 85 g of KFC fried chicken equals 200 kcal.
Can I track KFC fried chicken by taking a photo?
Yes. A photo calorie app like Wellix identifies KFC fried chicken on the plate and estimates the portion from the image. The estimate is most accurate when you confirm the weight or the count, and tell the app about anything the camera cannot see — cooking oil, butter, dressings and sauces.
Source
Nutrition data: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central — SR Legacy, FDC ID 170744: "KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Breast, meat and skin with breading". Values are per 100 g of edible portion. Serving weights are USDA household measures or typical retail sizes; check the label where one exists. View the USDA record.
Wellix provides general nutrition information and is not medical advice. Nutrition values are reference averages and individual foods vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.
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