KFC Original Recipe Chicken Thigh nutrition facts
Per 104 Grams · 104 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein19g27% of calories
- Carbs8g11% of calories
- Fat19g61% of calories
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of KFC Original Recipe Chicken Thigh (104 Grams, 104 g) has 280 calories, with 19 g of protein, 8 g of carbohydrates and 19 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (61% of calories). It is high in protein (38% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 40%, 23% and 33% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein38%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
Nothing notable
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20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium40%
- Saturated fat23%
- Cholesterol33%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 104 Grams (104 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
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Kwik Trip Fried Chicken Thigh1 serving−20 cal 
460 calLee's Famous Recipe Chicken Famous Recipe Chicken Thigh1 Thigh+180 cal- 🍗150 calKFC Kentucky Grilled Chicken Thigh71 Grams−130 cal
- 🍗280 calKwik Trip Store Fried Chicken 2 Piece, Drumstick & Thigh1 Containersame cal
Burning 280 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 53minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 34minCycling (moderate)
- 23minRunning (6 mph)
- 39minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in KFC Original Recipe Chicken Thigh?
One serving of KFC Original Recipe Chicken Thigh (104 Grams) has 280 calories, which works out to 269 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is KFC Original Recipe Chicken Thigh high in protein?
It provides a solid 19 g of protein per serving (38% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 27% 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 Original Recipe Chicken Thigh keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 7 g of net carbs and 11% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in KFC Original Recipe Chicken Thigh?
910 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in KFC Original Recipe Chicken Thigh?
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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