KFC (popcorn chicken) nutrition facts
100 grams of kfc, popcorn chicken contain 351 calories, 18 g of protein, 21 g of carbohydrates and 22 g of fat. It is an excellent source of niacin (B3) (51% DV), selenium (47% DV), protein (35% DV) and vitamin B6 (30% DV). Most of its calories (56%) come from fat. It is high in sodium, with 1140 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
- Niacin (B3)51%
- Selenium47%
- Protein35%
- Vitamin B630%
- Phosphorus24%
- Pantothenic acid (B5)22%
% 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 E | 1.32 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 17.4 µg | 14% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.18 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.11 mg | 51% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 1.12 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14 µg | 6% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.42 mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 288 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 28 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 299 mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 0.98 mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.23 mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 26.1 µg | 47% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 3.95 g | 20% |
| Trans fat | 0.16 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.66 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.1 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 35.6 g | - |
How it compares to other fast foods
| Per 100 g | KFC (popcorn chicken) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 351 | 253 | +39% |
| Protein | 17.7 g | 12.4 g | +43% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.2 g | 23.1 g | -8% |
| Total fat | 21.7 g | 12.4 g | +75% |
| Dietary fiber | 1 g | 1.63 g | -39% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 4.24 g | -100% |
| Sodium | 1140 mg | 544 mg | +110% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170737. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.