KFC (fried chicken, original recipe, thigh, meat and skin with breading) nutrition facts
100 grams of kfc, fried chicken, original recipe, thigh, meat and skin with breading contain 269 calories, 19 g of protein, 8.5 g of carbohydrates and 18 g of fat. It is an excellent source of selenium (43% DV), protein (38% DV), niacin (B3) (35% DV) and riboflavin (B2) (20% DV). Most of its calories (59%) come from fat. It is high in sodium, with 781 mg per 100 g.
* 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
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Selenium43%
- Protein38%
- Niacin (B3)35%
- Riboflavin (B2)20%
- Pantothenic acid (B5)19%
- Phosphorus18%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 15 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.77 mg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.09 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.52 mg | 35% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.97 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 µg | 17% |
| Choline | 64.5 mg | 12% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.88 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 237 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 230 mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 1.44 mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.16 mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 23.5 µg | 43% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 4.12 g | 21% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.61 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.28 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 52.1 g | - |
How it compares to other fast foods
| Per 100 g | KFC (fried chicken, original recipe, thigh, meat and skin with breading) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 269 | 253 | +6% |
| Protein | 18.9 g | 12.4 g | +53% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.46 g | 23.1 g | -63% |
| Total fat | 17.7 g | 12.4 g | +43% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 1.63 g | -100% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 4.24 g | -100% |
| Sodium | 781 mg | 544 mg | +44% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170346. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.