Kentucky Fried Chicken Nutrition Facts

Calories, fat, protein, and carbohydrate values for Kentucky Fried Chicken.

Calories

There are 303 calories in Kentucky Fried Chicken.

303

Nutrition Facts
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Serving Size:

1

piece (121 grams)

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 166
Calories 303

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 18 grams

Saturated Fat 4.2 grams

Trans Fat 0.1 grams
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7 grams
Monounsaturated Fat 7.8 grams

Cholesterol 117 milligrams

Sodium 835 milligrams

Potassium 308 milligrams

Total Carbohydrates 8.7 grams

Dietary Fiber 0 grams

Sugars 0 grams
Protein 25 grams
0.5%

Vitamin A

4.3%

Calcium

5.2%

Iron

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Category
Food / Beverages > Meat / Poultry / Seafood > Prepared / Processed > Poultry

How long would it take to burn off 300 KCal?
Walking (3mph) 82 minutes
Running (6mph) 29 minutes
Bicycling (10mph) 42 minutes
Values estimated based on person weighing 140 lbs.

What is Kentucky Fried Chicken made out of?


Quote from Youtube:: But much more than that goes into making this chicken. They start with flour dry milk powdered eggs and salt. And finally we're going to add the colonel's secret 11 herbs and spices to our mix.

What means Kentucky Fried Chicken?

KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) is an American fast food restaurant chain headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, that specializes in fried chicken.

Is Kentucky Fried Chicken actually fried?

KFC swears by high-temperature, industrial-strength pressure fryers for their extra-crispy skin. While you won’t be able to deep fry with your at-home pressure cooker, you can still recreate the KFC crunch with a deep fryer, a Dutch oven, or a heavy-bottomed pot.

What is the difference between Kentucky Fried Chicken and Popeyes?

While Popeyes does consistently delivery stronger flavors, if you prefer the simpler flavors of KFC, there isn’t too much difference in price. Overall, two restaurants are similarly priced and you can expect the same value from both, so we’re calling this one a tie.

Is KFC chicken frozen or fresh?

Lawson took writer Dana McCauley behind the scenes, where she gave her a detailed break down of how KFC’s chicken is fried. First, the fillets, which apparently come out the refrigerator fresh, are dunked in a bucket of cold water.

Why does KFC chicken taste different?

Quote from Youtube:: Or in kfc's. Words their chicken is pressure cooked at a low temperature to preserve all the great taste we're known for around the world.

Is KFC breaded or battered?



The breaded chicken then hits the pressure fryer, where it cooks for a little over 10 minutes. According to Slate, KFC’s pressure frying allows meat to be cooked faster and with less oil than normal frying methods.

What oil does KFC fry their chicken in?

No, Kentucky Fried Chicken does not use peanut oil. They are dedicated to being able to offer food for as many consumers as possible by looking to avoid a few of the most common food allergies, including peanuts. Instead, the fast-food chain uses canola oil and hydrogenated soybean oil.