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KFC nutrition: calories in the menu favorites

Original Recipe Chicken Breast at KFC has 390 calories: 39 g protein, 11 g carbs, 21 g fat. Original Recipe Thigh comes to 280. Across the 15 items on this page, calories run from Original Recipe Drumstick at 130 up to Chicken Pot Pie at 720. The numbers are the ones KFC publishes.

Calories and macros on the menu

ItemCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Original Recipe Chicken Breast39039 g11 g21 g
Original Recipe Thigh28019 g8 g19 g
Original Recipe Drumstick13012 g4 g7 g
Original Recipe Whole Wing13010 g3 g8 g
Extra Crispy Chicken Breast53035 g18 g35 g
Extra Crispy Drumstick17011 g6 g12 g
KFC Chicken Sandwichclassic65034 g49 g35 g
Chicken Littles Sandwich31015 g32 g14 g
Famous Bowl72026 g79 g34 g
Chicken Pot Pie72026 g71 g41 g
Secret Recipe Friesindividual3205 g41 g15 g
Mashed Potatoes with Gravyindividual1302 g19 g5 g
Mac & Cheeseindividual1405 g15 g7 g
Cole Slawindividual1701 g14 g12 g
Biscuit1804 g22 g8 g

Lighter picks

The five lowest-calorie items on this page all stay at or under 170 calories. Protein is listed so you can spot the ones that still feed a training day.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the lowest-calorie option at KFC?

Original Recipe Drumstick is the lightest item on this page at 130 calories. Original Recipe Whole Wing is next at 130. The lighter picks list above collects the five lowest.

How many calories are in the KFC Original Recipe Chicken Breast?

Original Recipe Chicken Breast has 390 calories, with 39 g of protein, 11 g of carbs, and 21 g of fat, straight from the nutrition data KFC publishes.

Which KFC item has the most protein?

Of the items on this page, Original Recipe Chicken Breast leads with 39 g of protein for its 390 calories. That works out to 10.0 g of protein per 100 calories.

Where do these numbers come from?

Values as published by KFC; portions and recipes change — check the source for current numbers. The link at the bottom of this page goes to the chain's official nutrition page, which carries the latest numbers.

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A note on accuracy: calculators like this one provide estimates based on population-level formulas — your real needs vary with genetics, muscle mass, medical conditions, and more. Results are for information only and are not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a prescription. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or exercise, especially if you have a health condition, are pregnant, or are under 18.

Nutrition data: KFC published nutrition information. Values as published by KFC; portions and recipes change — check the source for current numbers.