KFC (fried chicken, extra crispy, thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed) nutrition facts

100 grams of kfc, fried chicken, extra crispy, thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed contain 179 calories, 22 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 10 g of fat. It is an excellent source of selenium (51% DV), protein (45% DV), niacin (B3) (33% DV) and pantothenic acid (B5) (27% DV). Most of its calories (50%) come from protein.

Nutrition Facts
Calories179
% Daily Value*
Total fat 9.96 g13%
Saturated fat 2.71 g14%
Trans fat 0.06 g
Cholesterol 118 mg39%
Sodium 558 mg24%
Total carbohydrate 0 g0%
Protein 22.4 g45%
Calcium 21 mg2%
Iron 0.96 mg5%
Potassium 271 mg6%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Calorie breakdown

Protein 50%Carbs 0%Fat 50%
179calories
22.4 gprotein
0 gcarbs
9.96 gfat

Values shown for 100 g.

Rich in

  • Selenium51%
  • Protein45%
  • Niacin (B3)33%
  • Pantothenic acid (B5)27%
  • Vitamin B1222%
  • Riboflavin (B2)19%

% Daily Value per 100 g

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Full nutrient profile

Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% DV
Thiamin (B1)0.06 mg5%
Riboflavin (B2)0.25 mg19%
Niacin (B3)5.32 mg33%
Pantothenic acid (B5)1.35 mg27%
Vitamin B60.29 mg17%
Vitamin B120.53 µg22%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% DV
Calcium21 mg2%
Iron0.96 mg5%
Potassium271 mg6%
Magnesium22 mg5%
Phosphorus223 mg18%
Zinc1.9 mg17%
Copper0.09 mg10%
Manganese0.05 mg2%
Selenium27.8 µg51%

Fats

NutrientAmount% DV
Saturated fat2.71 g14%
Trans fat0.06 g-
Monounsaturated fat4.16 g-
Polyunsaturated fat2.27 g-

Other

NutrientAmount% DV
Water65.7 g-

How it compares to other fast foods

Per 100 gKFC (fried chicken, extra crispy, thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed)Category averageDifference
Calories179253-29%
Protein22.4 g12.4 g+81%
Total carbohydrate0 g23.1 g-100%
Total fat9.96 g12.4 g-20%
Sodium558 mg544 mg+3%

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170742. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.