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KFC fried chicken thigh (Original Recipe, fried, breaded, meat and skin)
Meat & Poultry

KFC fried chicken thigh (Original Recipe, fried, breaded, meat and skin) nutrition facts

Per 1 thigh, with skin ยท 135 g

Calories
363
18%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    26g
    28% of calories
  • Carbs
    11g
    13% of calories
  • Fat
    24g
    59% of calories
Portion
  • โœ“ Sugar free
  • โœ“ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of KFC fried chicken thigh (Original Recipe, fried, breaded, meat and skin) (1 thigh, with skin, 135 g) has 363 calories, with 26 g of protein, 11 g of carbohydrates and 24 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (59% of calories). It is high in protein (51% DV), riboflavin (b2) (27% DV) and niacin (47% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 46% and 28% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
269cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
7g
Net carbs
11g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0g
0 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein51%
  • Riboflavin (B2)27%
  • Niacin47%
  • Vitamin B1223%
  • Phosphorus44%

Good source of

10โ€“19% of the daily value

  • Thiamine10%
  • Vitamin B614%
  • Iron15%
  • Zinc18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium46%
  • Saturated fat28%

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 thigh, with skin (135 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A20 ฮผg
2%
Vitamin E1 mg
7%
Thiamine0.1 mg
10%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
27%
Niacin7 mg
47%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
14%
Vitamin B121 ฮผg
23%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium86 mg
9%
Iron1 mg
15%
Potassium320 mg
7%
Magnesium30 mg
7%
Phosphorus311 mg
44%
Zinc2 mg
18%
Full breakdown ยท 2 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Monounsaturated fats12 gโ€”
Polyunsaturated fats4 gโ€”

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

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Burning 363 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 69min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 44min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 30min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 51min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in KFC fried chicken thigh (Original Recipe, fried, breaded, meat and skin)?

One serving of KFC fried chicken thigh (Original Recipe, fried, breaded, meat and skin) (1 thigh, with skin) has 363 calories, which works out to 269 calories per 100 g. That is about 18% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is KFC fried chicken thigh (Original Recipe, fried, breaded, meat and skin) high in protein?

It provides a solid 26 g of protein per serving (51% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 28% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is KFC fried chicken thigh (Original Recipe, fried, breaded, meat and skin) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 11 g of net carbs and 13% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20โ€“50 g per day.

How much sodium is in KFC fried chicken thigh (Original Recipe, fried, breaded, meat and skin)?

1054 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in KFC fried chicken thigh (Original Recipe, fried, breaded, meat and skin)?

0 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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