KFC Nutrition Facts

Covering KFC Nutrition Facts Double Down, Grilled Chicken, Doublicious, Coleslaw, Famous Bowl, Popcorn Chicken, Potato Wedges, Chicken Strips and Biscuit

KFC Nutrition Facts

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) specialize in chicken. They have become the world's most popular chicken restaurant chain. The most popular items off their menu include Kentucky Grilled Chicken, Honey BBQ Wings, freshly made chicken sandwiches, Extra Crispy, Original Recipe and Original Recipe Strips with home-style sides. There are more than 5,200 KFC restaurants operating in the United States alone and more than 15,000 other outlets across the globe in 109 countries.

In line with wanting to bring healthier food to their customers in 2007 KFC proudly introduced a new recipe. The recipe kept the Colonel's 11 herbs and spices and finger-lickin' flavor, but contains Zero Grams of Trans Fat per serving thanks to new cooking oil. There are however a few menu items that have small amounts of trans fat. Trans fat is not good for the health of our bodies.

KFC is a favorite fast food outlet for many people. Together with McDonald's, Subway and Taco Bell. KFC has a distinct delicious aroma and flavor to their meals. This is what draws a lot of people to them. Others will say their meat is tender, flavor-full and easy to bite into.

Having said that, it's important to know the nutrition facts of the meals on the KFC menu. This way, it will help us to make healthier meal choices and avoid packing in more calories than we need. When we over-eat we are at high risk of becoming overweight or obese. We're in a time where childhood obesity is fast on the rise. One of the major causes of childhood obesity is diet. The foods that we are allowing our children to eat and the quantities have a lifetime impact on them and their health. Our kids have become accustomed to eating fast food.

There's no child, especially in the western and European Union countries who does not know McDonald's or KFC or any type of fast food such as pizza, burgers, fries, the list is endless, and not forgetting soda pops of course.

In fact, apart from eating these kinds of foods and drinking these sugar laden drinks at home, that is also what's being served up in their cafeterias at school. Research has revealed that one in 7 children in the EU countries is obese. You may learn more about this in the following articles: childhood obesity facts, childhood obesity in America and prevention of childhood obesity.

We will now take a look at the nutrition facts of some of the foods off the Kentucky Fried Chicken menu. The percent daily values (DV)/ recommended daily allowance (RDA) percentages in this article are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. The recommended limits for a 2,000 calorie a day diet are 20g saturated fat and 2,400mg sodium. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

KFC Nutrition Facts Double Down with OR Fillet

These are 2 Original Recipe boneless white meat filets (in place of the bun), bacon, Monterey Jack and pepper jack cheeses and Colonel's Sauce. It is however very high in sodium. A whooping 83% of your Daily Value in just one meal. (That is if you are on a 2,000 calorie diet whose maximum recommended daily intake of sodium is 2,400mg)

• Serving Size- 248g
• Calories- 610
• Calories from Fat- 330
• Total Fat- 37g, 57% of DV
• Saturated Fat- 11g, 55% of DV
• Trans Fat- 0.5g
• Cholesterol- 150mg, 50% of DV
• Sodium- 1990mg, 83% of DV
• Carbohydrates- 18g, 6% of DV
• Dietary Fiber- 1g, 4% of DV
• Sugars- 1g
• Protein- 52g, of DV

KFC Nutrition Facts Grilled Chicken Breast

This is a modified or maybe we should say refined version of the original recipe chicken. When considering KFC and their nutrition facts, this meal is for those who want to be eating healthy but still love the KFC flavor. Kentucky Grilled Chicken has fewer calories, fewer fat grams and less sodium than the Original Recipe chicken, all without sacrificing the great taste of KFC.

• Serving Size- 123g
• Calories- 210
• Calories from Fat- 70
• Total Fat- 8g, 12% of DV
• Saturated Fat- 2.5g, 12.5% of DV
• Trans Fat- 0g
• Cholesterol- 105mg, 35% of DV
• Sodium- 460mg, 19% of DV
• Carbohydrates- 0g, 0% of DV
• Dietary Fiber- 0g, 0% of DV
• Sugars- 0g
• Protein- 34g

KFC Nutrition Facts Doublicious with Grilled Fillet

This is a grilled filet topped with Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce and honey mustard BBQ sauce and served on a sweet Hawaiian Bread bun. Nutrition facts on KFC's doublicious with grilled fillet show us that it's yet another healthy option when one is watching what they eat when they eat out. The calories are fair and the sodium is not staggeringly high as compared to other fast foods.

• Serving Size- 197g
• Calories- 380
• Calories from Fat- 100
• Total Fat- 11g, 17% of DV
• Saturated Fat- 4g, 20% of DV
• Trans Fat- 0g
• Cholesterol- 85mg, 28% of DV
• Sodium- 950mg, 39.5% of DV
• Carbohydrates- 35g, 12% of DV
• Dietary Fiber- 2g, 8% of DV
• Sugars- 9g
• Protein- 35g

KFC Nutrition Facts Coleslaw

Facts on KFC's cole slaw in the context of nutrition reveal that it's a good dinning out salad. It's low is sodium, which if consumed in excess, will lead to high blood pressure which in turn may lead to other adverse health effects such as stroke. It also has a good content of dietary fiber which our bodies need.

• Serving Size- 114g
• Calories- 180
• Calories from Fat- 90
• Total Fat- 10g, 15.4% of DV
• Saturated Fat- 1.5g, 7.5% of DV
• Trans Fat- 0g
• Cholesterol- 5mg, 1.7% of DV
• Sodium- 150mg, 6.3% of DV
• Carbohydrates- 20g, 6.7% of DV
• Dietary Fiber- 2g, 8% of DV
• Sugars- 17g
• Protein- 1g, 2% of DV

KFC Nutrition Facts Popcorn Chicken Value Box

Nutrition facts on KFC's Popcorn Chicken Value Box reveal to us that the sodium content is again high, as well as the total fat and saturated fat. It however has a good amount of dietary fiber which amongst many other things helps with diegestion in our bodies. For the sake of the good health of your body, this should not be a daily meal, especially if you are on a 2,000 calorie diet.

• Serving Size- 230g
• Calories- 700
• Calories from Fat- 400
• Total Fat- 44g, 68% of DV
• Saturated Fat- 9g, 45% of DV
• Trans Fat- 0g
• Cholesterol- 45mg, 15% of DV
• Sodium- 1920mg, 80% of DV
• Carbohydrates- 50g, 17% of DV
• Dietary Fiber- 5g, 20% of DV
• Sugars- 0g
• Protein- 26g

KFC Nutrition Facts Popcorn Chicken Individual

KFC nutrition facts popcorn individual show us that yet again, the sodium content is high, but not so bad. At least it's still below 50%. This therefore means that for the rest of your meals you must balance them accordingly in order to meet your recommended daily values and calories.

• Serving Size- 122g
• Calories- 400
• Calories from Fat- 230
• Total Fat- 26g, 40% of DV
• Saturated Fat- 6.0g, 30% of DV
• Trans Fat- 0g
• Cholesterol- 45mg, 15% of DV
• Sodium- 1040mg, 43% of DV
• Carbohydrates- 18g, 43% of DV
• Dietary Fiber- 1g, 4% of DV
• Sugars- 0g
• Protein- 22g

KFC Nutrition Facts Chicken Strips Crispy Strips (3)

Facts about KFC's crispy strips nutrition help us to understand what we are packing into our bodies. In this particular case, the calories are not that much, which is a good thing. As well as the dietary fiber content. Just be on the look out for the sodium content and balance your meals out accordingly.

• Serving Size- 172g
• Calories- 340
• Calories from Fat- 100
• Total Fat- 11g, 17% of DV
• Saturated Fat- 4g, 20% of DV
• Trans Fat- 0g
• Cholesterol- 70mg, 23% of DV
• Sodium- 1280mg, 53% of DV
• Carbohydrates- 27g, 9% of DV
• Dietary Fiber- 3g, 12% of DV
• Sugars- 0g
• Protein- 33g

KFC Nutrition Facts Famous Bowl Mashed Potato with Gravy

This is a meal of creamy mashed potatoes, sweet corn, bite-sized pieces of crispy chicken, home-style gravy and a shredded three-cheese blend. When considering KFC's famous bowl mashed potato with gravy's nutrition facts, we realise important information that we would not have know had it not been made available. The good thing about this dish is that the dietary fiber content is good. The not so good thing is that the sodium is just too high. If you really love this dish you may have it as a treat once in a while, not everyday.

• Serving Size- 525g
• Calories- 680
• Calories from Fat- 280
• Total Fat- 31g, 48% of DV
• Saturated Fat- 8g, 40% of DV
• Trans Fat- 1g
• Cholesterol- 45mg, 15% of DV
• Sodium- 2130mg, 89% of DV
• Carbohydrates- 74g, 25% of DV
• Dietary Fiber- 6g, 24% of DV
• Sugars- 3g
• Protein- 26g

KFC Nutrition Facts Potato Wedges

KFC nutrition facts on potato wedges show us that it's a good meal to have. However, if one is to compare with McDonald's medium french fries you will find that the french fries have less sodium and more fiber. There are just slight variances in the amounts of total fat and calories. Once again, these should be consumed in moderation.

• Serving Size- 108g
• Calories- 310
• Calories from Fat- 160
• Total Fat- 18g, 28% of DV
• Saturated Fat- 3g, 15% of DV
• Trans Fat- 0g
• Cholesterol- 0mg, 0% of DV
• Sodium- 870mg, 36% of DV
• Carbohydrates- 32g, 11% of DV
• Dietary Fiber- 4g, 12% of DV
• Sugars- 0g
• Protein- 4g, 8% of DV

KFC Nutrition Facts Biscuit

Nutrition facts on KFC's biscuit show us that it will be a good menu item to add to your breakfast tray. The calories are low which is a good thing, considering the fact that you will be eating them with something else from the menu, as well as a beverage such as milk or coffee, so you won't go over your daily calorie needs.

• Serving Size- 54g
• Calories- 180
• Calories from Fat- 70
• Total Fat- 8g, 12% of DV
• Saturated Fat- 6g, 30% of DV
• Trans Fat- 0g
• Cholesterol- 0mg
• Sodium- 530mg, 22% of DV
• Carbohydrates- 23g, 8% of DV
• Dietary Fiber- 1g, 4% of DV
• Sugars- 2g
• Protein- 4g, 8% of DV

KFC Nutrition Facts OR Whole Wing

KFC nutrition facts on the original whole wing help us understand it's make up. And this in turn helps us to make good choices. It would be great to watch your quantities with this one. Having one wing will be ok. If you have more you will have to multiply these figures you see here. So if you have 3 OR wings, the sodium content will shoot up to 1140mg, whic is about 48% of a 2,000 calorie diet. You can still do so, but have to manage the rest of your meals in order to balance out your recommended daily allowances.

• Serving Size- 49g
• Calories- 120
• Calories from Fat- 70
• Total Fat- 7g, 11% of DV
• Saturated Fat- 1.5g, 8% of DV
• Trans Fat- 0g
• Cholesterol- 50mg, 17% of DV
• Sodium- 380mg, 16% of DV
• Carbohydrates- 3g, 1% of DV
• Dietary Fiber- 0g
• Sugars- 0g
• Protein- 11g, 12% of DV

KFC Nutrition Facts Snacker with Crispy Strip Buffalo

KFC nutrition facts snacker show us that it has a good dietary fiber content, the fat content is not heart-bursting and like most things on the menu zero content of trans fat. Trans fats are not good in that they dramatically increase your risk of heart disease because they make blood cholesterol levels worse. Once again, if you are to have more than one KFC snacker, just watch out on the sodium content.

• Serving Size- 122g
• Calories- 250
• Calories from Fat- 50
• Total Fat- 6g, 9% of DV
• Saturated Fat- 1.5g, 8% of DV
• Trans Fat- 0g
• Cholesterol- 25mg, 8% of DV
• Sodium- 770mg, 32% of DV
• Carbohydrates- 35g, 12% of DV
• Dietary Fiber- 3g, 12% of DV
• Sugars- 4g
• Protein- 15g

KFC Nutrition Facts Lil Bucket Strawberry Shortcake Parfait Cup

Nutrition facts on KFC's lil' bucket strawberry shortcake parfait cup show us that it's a great dessert option. This is because the calories are fair, amount of total fat is low, so is the cholesterol and sodium. The sugar content is a little bit on the high side, it's almost 5 teaspoons in that cup. Therefore if you are diabetic, this will not be a good snack or dessert for you as it will cause your blood sugar level to spike.

• Serving Size- 99g
• Calories- 200
• Calories from Fat- 60
• Total Fat- 7g, 11% of DV
• Saturated Fat- 3.5g, 18% of DV
• Trans Fat- 0g
• Cholesterol- 20mg, 7% of DV
• Sodium- 140mg, 6% of DV
• Carbohydrates- 35g, 12% of DV
• Dietary Fiber- 2g, 8% of DV
• Sugars- 23g
• Protein- 2g, 4% of DV

KFC Nutrition Facts Canada

Meal (g)	Calories	Total Fat(g)	Saturated Fat(g)	Trans Fat(g)	Cholesterol (mg)	Sodium (mg)	Carbs (mg)	Dietary Fiber (g)
Original Chicken Recipe (OR) Drumstick (41g)	100	5.0	1.0	0	45	180	4	0
Hot & Spicy (HS) Chicken Wing (62g)	230	16	2.5	0.1	55	330	8	1
Wrapster (255g)	640	32	6.0	0	60	1700	60	5
Snackwich (128g)	360	21	3.0	0.2	40	780	30	2
Grilled Chicken Melted BLT (236g)	460	20	6.0	0	65	1530	42	2
Chicken Nuggets (92g)	160	8	1.5	0	30	520	10	1
Chicken Bowl (12oz) 320g	410	17	3.5	0.2	75	1290	24	1
French Fries medium size (311g)	940	47	3.0	0	0	2120	121	11
Caesar Salad (no dressing) 123g	90	4	2.0	0.1	30	420	2	1
Macaroni Salad (125g)	190	9	1.5	0	20	650	23	1
Pecan Tarts 3 (87g)	350	18	6.0	0.2	40	140	45	1
Lemon Meringue Pie (112g)	290	11	5.0	0.1	14	200	46	0
Apple Turnover (69g)	230	12	2.5	0.3	5	220	29	1
Big Crunch (256g)	590	27	3.0	0	60	1190	58	4
Double Down (217g)	540	30	8.2	0.5	150	1170	17	0
Vegetarian (193g)	520	25	2.5	0.2	10	930	55	5

 

So there you have it. The power is in your hand to make healthy food choices. Don't let your stomach control you, but you be in charge of what you eat. It's not that you cannot eat fast food ever again. With the right information, eating out healthy is achievable. It has been said that knowledge is power. So go ahead and continue to empower yourself.