Nutrition & Nom Score
KFC
199
Menu items
48
Rated A or B
A
Best grade
The healthiest main at KFC right now is the House Side Salad — Nom Score A (15 calories, 1g protein, 10mg sodium).
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About KFC
Colonel Harland Sanders had been frying chicken at his Corbin, Kentucky café since the 1930s, but the first Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise opened with Pete Harman in Utah in 1952. The “Original Recipe” — pressure-fried, advertised as eleven herbs and spices — still defines the menu.
- Founded
- 1952
- HQ
- Louisville, Kentucky
All 199 items
Full menu, graded
A
Sweet Kernel Corn (Family)
Cal280
Protein10g
Sodium10
Sugar8g
A
Sweet Kernel Corn
Cal70
Protein2g
Sodium0
Sugar2g
A
Corn on the Cob (Family)
Cal280
Protein9g
Sodium15
Sugar11g
A
House Side Salad
Cal15
Protein1g
Sodium10
Sugar2g
A
Corn on the Cob
Cal70
Protein2g
Sodium0
Sugar3g
B
Apple Pie Poppers
Cal80
Protein1g
Sodium55
Sugar3g
B
Coleslaw
Cal170
Protein1g
Sodium180
Sugar10g
B
KFC Famous Bowl
Cal590
Protein31g
Sodium2160
Sugar3g
B
Coleslaw (Family)
Cal640
Protein4g
Sodium670
Sugar37g
B
Potato Wedges
Cal320
Protein5g
Sodium830
Sugar0g
B
Caesar Side Salad
Cal40
Protein3g
Sodium90
Sugar1g
B
Musselman's Applesauce
Cal45
Protein0g
Sodium0
Sugar8g
B
Original Recipe Chicken Breast
Cal390
Protein39g
Sodium1190
Sugar0g
B
Mashed Potatoes (Family)
Cal460
Protein9g
Sodium1410
Sugar0g
B
Kentucky Grilled Chicken Drumstick
Cal80
Protein11g
Sodium220
Sugar0g
B
Mashed Potatoes
Cal110
Protein2g
Sodium330
Sugar0g
B
Hot & Spicy Wings (1)
Cal90
Protein5g
Sodium180
Sugar0g
B
Spicy Zinger Sandwich
Cal480
Protein33g
Sodium1360
Sugar5g
B
Original Recipe Chicken Drumstick
Cal130
Protein12g
Sodium430
Sugar0g
B
Kentucky Grilled Chicken Breast
Cal210
Protein38g
Sodium710
Sugar0g
B
Mashed Potatoes With Gravy (Medium)
Cal180
Protein4g
Sodium680
Sugar0g
B
Kentucky Grilled Chicken Whole Wing
Cal70
Protein9g
Sodium180
Sugar0g
B
Chicken Littles
Cal350
Protein15g
Sodium730
Sugar3g
B
Classic Chicken Sandwich
Cal650
Protein34g
Sodium1260
Sugar6g
B
Secret Recipe Fries
Cal320
Protein5g
Sodium1100
Sugar0g
B
Heinz Buttermilk Dressing
Cal160
Protein0g
Sodium220
Sugar1g
B
Parmesan Garlic Croutons
Cal60
Protein2g
Sodium135
Sugar0g
B
Apple Turnover
Cal230
Protein2g
Sodium140
Sugar12g
B
Café Valley Chocolate Chip Cake (1 Slice)
Cal300
Protein4g
Sodium260
Sugar27g
B
Colonel's Buttery Spread
Cal35
Protein0g
Sodium35
Sugar0g
B
Lemon Juice Packet
Cal5
Protein0g
Sodium20
Sugar0g
B
Spicy Zinger Mayo
Cal590
Protein1g
Sodium420
Sugar2g
B
Diet Dr Pepper (12 fl oz)
Cal0
Protein0g
Sodium70
Sugar0g
B
Diet Mountain Dew (12 fl oz)
Cal0
Protein0g
Sodium55
Sugar0g
B
Diet Mountain Dew (16 fl oz)
Cal5
Protein0g
Sodium75
Sugar0g
B
Diet Pepsi Wild Cherry Pepsi (12 fl oz)
Cal0
Protein0g
Sodium35
Sugar0g
B
Diet Pepsi Wild Cherry Pepsi (16 fl oz)
Cal0
Protein0g
Sodium50
Sugar0g
B
Diet Pepsi Wild Cherry Pepsi (20 fl oz)
Cal0
Protein0g
Sodium60
Sugar0g
B
Lipton Brisk Unsweetened No Lemon Iced Tea (12 fl oz)
Cal0
Protein0g
Sodium45
Sugar0g
B
Lipton Brisk Unsweetened No Lemon Iced Tea (16 fl oz)
Cal0
Protein0g
Sodium60
Sugar0g
B
Lipton Brisk Unsweetened No Lemon Iced Tea (20 fl oz)
Cal0
Protein0g
Sodium75
Sugar0g
B
Pepsi Zero Sugar (12 fl oz)
Cal0
Protein0g
Sodium35
Sugar0g
B
Pepsi Zero Sugar (16 fl oz)
Cal0
Protein0g
Sodium50
Sugar0g
B
Pepsi Zero Sugar (20 fl oz)
Cal0
Protein0g
Sodium60
Sugar0g
B
Sobe Lifewater Yumberry Pomegranate (12 fl oz)
Cal0
Protein0g
Sodium45
Sugar0g
B
Sobe Lifewater Yumberry Pomegranate (16 fl oz)
Cal0
Protein0g
Sodium65
Sugar0g
B
Sobe Lifewater Yumberry Pomegranate (20 fl oz)
Cal0
Protein0g
Sodium80
Sugar0g
B
KFC Gizzards
Cal300
Protein20g
Sodium770
Sugar0g
C
Potato Wedges (Large)
Cal760
Protein11g
Sodium1980
Sugar0g
C
Café Valley Lemon Cake (1 Slice)
Cal220
Protein2g
Sodium170
Sugar20g
C
Café Valley Mini Chocolate Chip Cake
Cal300
Protein3g
Sodium190
Sugar35g
C
Diet Dr Pepper (16 fl oz)
Cal0
Protein0g
Sodium95
Sugar0g
C
Diet Pepsi Wild Cherry Pepsi (30 fl oz)
Cal0
Protein0g
Sodium95
Sugar0g
C
Pepsi Zero Sugar (30 fl oz)
Cal0
Protein0g
Sodium95
Sugar0g
C
Kentucky Grilled Chicken Thigh
Cal150
Protein17g
Sodium420
Sugar0g
C
Green Beans
Cal25
Protein1g
Sodium300
Sugar1g
C
KFC Cornbread Muffin
Cal210
Protein3g
Sodium240
Sugar11g
C
Mashed Potatoes With Gravy
Cal130
Protein3g
Sodium520
Sugar0g
C
Café Valley Mini Lemon Cake
Cal300
Protein3g
Sodium230
Sugar31g
C
HandHeld Pot Pie
Cal540
Protein12g
Sodium790
Sugar5g
C
Mashed Potatoes With Gravy (Family)
Cal590
Protein12g
Sodium2590
Sugar1g
C
Twister
Cal680
Protein29g
Sodium1360
Sugar3g
C
Honey Sauce Packet
Cal30
Protein0g
Sodium0
Sugar5g
C
Diet Mountain Dew (20 fl oz)
Cal10
Protein0g
Sodium90
Sugar1g
C
Lipton Brisk No Calorie Peach Iced Green Tea (12 fl oz)
Cal0
Protein0g
Sodium105
Sugar0g
C
KFC Livers
Cal230
Protein17g
Sodium750
Sugar0g
C
Mac & Cheese Bowl
Cal480
Protein30g
Sodium1970
Sugar4g
C
Original Recipe Chicken Thigh
Cal280
Protein19g
Sodium910
Sugar0g
C
NEW! Original Recipe Tender (each)
Cal170
Protein11g
Sodium400
Sugar0g
C
Macaroni & Cheese
Cal140
Protein5g
Sodium590
Sugar2g
C
Original Recipe Tenders Kids Meal
Cal350
Protein21g
Sodium810
Sugar0g
C
Diet Dr Pepper (20 fl oz)
Cal0
Protein0g
Sodium120
Sugar0g
C
Lipton Brisk Unsweetened No Lemon Iced Tea (30 fl oz)
Cal0
Protein0g
Sodium115
Sugar0g
C
Sobe Lifewater Yumberry Pomegranate (30 fl oz)
Cal5
Protein0g
Sodium120
Sugar0g
C
Extra Crispy Chicken Breast
Cal530
Protein35g
Sodium1150
Sugar0g
C
Extra Crispy Chicken Drumstick
Cal170
Protein10g
Sodium390
Sugar0g
C
Extra Crispy Chicken Thigh
Cal330
Protein22g
Sodium700
Sugar0g
C
Extra Crispy Chicken Whole Wing
Cal170
Protein10g
Sodium340
Sugar0g
C
Spicy Crispy Chicken Breast
Cal350
Protein30g
Sodium1100
Sugar0g
C
Spicy Crispy Chicken Drumstick
Cal130
Protein9g
Sodium420
Sugar0g
C
Spicy Crispy Chicken Thigh
Cal270
Protein13g
Sodium720
Sugar0g
C
Spicy Crispy Chicken Whole Wing
Cal120
Protein7g
Sodium350
Sugar0g
C
Macaroni & Cheese (Family)
Cal540
Protein18g
Sodium2220
Sugar8g
C
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Cal620
Protein34g
Sodium2140
Sugar6g
C
Grape Jelly Packet
Cal35
Protein0g
Sodium10
Sugar7g
C
Strawberry Jam Packet
Cal35
Protein0g
Sodium0
Sugar6g
C
Capri Sun 100% Juice Fruit Punch
Cal80
Protein0g
Sodium25
Sugar20g
C
7UP (12 fl oz)
Cal140
Protein0g
Sodium50
Sugar35g
C
7UP (16 fl oz)
Cal190
Protein0g
Sodium70
Sugar46g
C
Classic Lemonade (20 fl oz)
Cal140
Protein0g
Sodium130
Sugar38g
C
Code Red Mountain Dew (12 fl oz)
Cal170
Protein0g
Sodium50
Sugar46g
C
Dr Pepper (12 fl oz)
Cal140
Protein0g
Sodium45
Sugar38g
C
Lipton Brisk Lemon Tea (12 fl oz)
Cal80
Protein0g
Sodium40
Sugar22g
C
Lipton Brisk Lemon Tea (16 fl oz)
Cal110
Protein0g
Sodium55
Sugar29g
C
Lipton Brisk Lemon Tea (20 fl oz)
Cal140
Protein0g
Sodium70
Sugar36g
C
Lipton Brisk No Calorie Peach Iced Green Tea (16 fl oz)
Cal0
Protein0g
Sodium140
Sugar0g
C
Lipton Brisk Raspberry Tea (12 fl oz)
Cal80
Protein0g
Sodium45
Sugar20g
C
Lipton Brisk Raspberry Tea (16 fl oz)
Cal100
Protein0g
Sodium55
Sugar26g
C
Lipton Brisk Raspberry Tea (20 fl oz)
Cal130
Protein0g
Sodium70
Sugar33g
C
Lipton Brisk Raspberry Tea (30 fl oz)
Cal190
Protein0g
Sodium110
Sugar49g
C
Lipton Brisk Sweet Iced Tea (12 fl oz)
Cal80
Protein0g
Sodium45
Sugar21g
C
Lipton Brisk Sweet Iced Tea (16 fl oz)
Cal110
Protein0g
Sodium65
Sugar29g
C
Lipton Brisk Sweet Iced Tea (20 fl oz)
Cal130
Protein0g
Sodium80
Sugar36g
C
Manzanita Sol (12 fl oz)
Cal160
Protein0g
Sodium35
Sugar42g
C
Miranda Strawberry (12 fl oz)
Cal160
Protein0g
Sodium70
Sugar44g
C
Mountain Dew (12 fl oz)
Cal160
Protein0g
Sodium50
Sugar44g
C
Mug Root Beer (12 fl oz)
Cal140
Protein0g
Sodium45
Sugar39g
C
Pepsi (12 fl oz)
Cal150
Protein0g
Sodium30
Sugar41g
C
Starry (12 fl oz)
Cal150
Protein0g
Sodium35
Sugar39g
C
Tropicana Fruit Punch (12 fl oz)
Cal170
Protein0g
Sodium35
Sugar45g
C
Tropicana Light Lemonade (12 fl oz)
Cal5
Protein0g
Sodium140
Sugar0g
C
Tropicana Twister Orange (12 fl oz)
Cal170
Protein0g
Sodium35
Sugar46g
C
Wild Cherry Pepsi (12 fl oz)
Cal160
Protein0g
Sodium30
Sugar42g
C
Country Fried Steak without Peppered White Gravy
Cal360
Protein13g
Sodium750
Sugar0g
C
Country Fried Steak with Peppered White Gravy
Cal390
Protein13g
Sodium910
Sugar0g
C
Original Recipe Chicken Whole Wing
Cal130
Protein10g
Sodium380
Sugar0g
C
Secret Recipe Fries (Family)
Cal840
Protein13g
Sodium2890
Sugar0g
C
Chicken Pot Pie
Cal720
Protein26g
Sodium1750
Sugar5g
C
Honey Mustard - Dipping Sauce Cup
Cal110
Protein0g
Sodium120
Sugar6g
C
Mike's Hot Honey Hot & Spicy Wings (1)
Cal110
Protein5g
Sodium180
Sugar5g
C
Green Beans (Family)
Cal80
Protein4g
Sodium930
Sugar3g
C
Ranch - Dipping Sauce Cup
Cal130
Protein0g
Sodium240
Sugar1g
C
Chocolate Milk 1%
Cal150
Protein7g
Sodium170
Sugar23g
C
Tropicana Pink Lemonade (12 fl oz)
Cal150
Protein0g
Sodium160
Sugar40g
C
Fried Pickles
Cal35
Protein0g
Sodium180
Sugar0g
C
Biscuit
Cal180
Protein4g
Sodium520
Sugar1g
C
Cheese Curds
Cal350
Protein17g
Sodium640
Sugar0g
C
Cheese Curd Snack Box
Cal340
Protein25g
Sodium1010
Sugar0g
C
KFC Creamy Parmesan Caesar Dressing
Cal260
Protein2g
Sodium540
Sugar2g
C
Buffalo Ranch - Dipping Sauce Cup
Cal120
Protein1g
Sodium290
Sugar1g
C
Diet Dr Pepper (30 fl oz)
Cal0
Protein0g
Sodium180
Sugar0g
C
Diet Mountain Dew (30 fl oz)
Cal10
Protein0g
Sodium140
Sugar1g
C
Lipton Brisk No Calorie Peach Iced Green Tea (20 fl oz)
Cal5
Protein0g
Sodium180
Sugar0g
C
Tropicana Light Lemonade (16 fl oz)
Cal10
Protein0g
Sodium190
Sugar0g
C
Matty's Cheesy Nuggy Gravy Bowl
Cal740
Protein34g
Sodium2470
Sugar0g
C
Kentucky Fried Nuggets (1)
Cal35
Protein3g
Sodium140
Sugar0g
C
Kentucky Fried Chicken Nuggets Kids Meal
Cal170
Protein17g
Sodium690
Sugar0g
C
Lipton Brisk No Calorie Peach Iced Green Tea (30 fl oz)
Cal10
Protein0g
Sodium270
Sugar0g
C
Tropicana Light Lemonade (20 fl oz)
Cal10
Protein0g
Sodium240
Sugar0g
C
Tropicana Light Lemonade (30 fl oz)
Cal15
Protein0g
Sodium350
Sugar0g
C
Honey BBQ Hot & Spicy Wings (1)
Cal110
Protein5g
Sodium310
Sugar4g
C
Milk 1%
Cal90
Protein7g
Sodium105
Sugar10g
C
BBQ Baked Beans
Cal190
Protein11g
Sodium650
Sugar15g
C
Marzetti Light Italian Dressing
Cal15
Protein0g
Sodium510
Sugar1g
C
Comeback Sauce - Dipping Sauce Cup
Cal120
Protein0g
Sodium340
Sugar2g
D
BBQ Baked Beans (Family)
Cal830
Protein47g
Sodium2810
Sugar63g
D
Hidden Valley The Original Ranch Fat Free Dressing
Cal35
Protein1g
Sodium410
Sugar2g
D
7UP (20 fl oz)
Cal240
Protein0g
Sodium85
Sugar58g
D
7UP (30 fl oz)
Cal350
Protein0g
Sodium125
Sugar87g
D
Classic Lemonade (1/2 Gallon)
Cal880
Protein0g
Sodium780
Sugar228g
D
Code Red Mountain Dew (16 fl oz)
Cal230
Protein0g
Sodium65
Sugar62g
D
Code Red Mountain Dew (20 fl oz)
Cal290
Protein0g
Sodium85
Sugar77g
D
Code Red Mountain Dew (30 fl oz)
Cal430
Protein0g
Sodium125
Sugar115g
D
Dr Pepper (16 fl oz)
Cal190
Protein0g
Sodium60
Sugar51g
D
Dr Pepper (20 fl oz)
Cal240
Protein0g
Sodium75
Sugar64g
D
Dr Pepper (30 fl oz)
Cal360
Protein0g
Sodium110
Sugar96g
D
Lipton Brisk Lemon Tea (30 fl oz)
Cal210
Protein0g
Sodium105
Sugar54g
D
Lipton Brisk Sweet Iced Tea (30 fl oz)
Cal200
Protein0g
Sodium120
Sugar54g
D
Manzanita Sol (16 fl oz)
Cal210
Protein0g
Sodium45
Sugar57g
D
Manzanita Sol (20 fl oz)
Cal260
Protein0g
Sodium55
Sugar71g
D
Manzanita Sol (30 fl oz)
Cal400
Protein0g
Sodium80
Sugar106g
D
Miranda Strawberry (16 fl oz)
Cal220
Protein0g
Sodium95
Sugar58g
D
Miranda Strawberry (20 fl oz)
Cal270
Protein0g
Sodium120
Sugar73g
D
Miranda Strawberry (30 fl oz)
Cal410
Protein0g
Sodium180
Sugar109g
D
Mountain Dew (16 fl oz)
Cal220
Protein0g
Sodium70
Sugar58g
D
Mountain Dew (20 fl oz)
Cal270
Protein0g
Sodium85
Sugar73g
D
Mountain Dew (30 fl oz)
Cal410
Protein0g
Sodium125
Sugar109g
D
Mug Root Beer (16 fl oz)
Cal190
Protein0g
Sodium60
Sugar52g
D
Mug Root Beer (20 fl oz)
Cal240
Protein0g
Sodium75
Sugar65g
D
Mug Root Beer (30 fl oz)
Cal360
Protein0g
Sodium110
Sugar98g
D
Pepsi (16 fl oz)
Cal200
Protein0g
Sodium45
Sugar55g
D
Pepsi (20 fl oz)
Cal250
Protein0g
Sodium55
Sugar69g
D
Pepsi (30 fl oz)
Cal380
Protein0g
Sodium80
Sugar103g
D
Southern Iced Tea (1/2 Gallon)
Cal1130
Protein8g
Sodium140
Sugar276g
D
Southern Iced Tea (12 fl oz)
Cal210
Protein1g
Sodium25
Sugar52g
D
Southern Iced Tea (16 fl oz)
Cal280
Protein2g
Sodium35
Sugar69g
D
Southern Iced Tea (20 fl oz)
Cal350
Protein2g
Sodium45
Sugar86g
D
Southern Iced Tea (30 fl oz)
Cal530
Protein4g
Sodium65
Sugar129g
D
Southern Iced Tea (Gallon)
Cal2250
Protein15g
Sodium280
Sugar552g
D
Starry (16 fl oz)
Cal200
Protein0g
Sodium45
Sugar52g
D
Starry (20 fl oz)
Cal240
Protein0g
Sodium55
Sugar65g
D
Starry (30 fl oz)
Cal370
Protein0g
Sodium85
Sugar97g
D
Tropicana Fruit Punch (16 fl oz)
Cal230
Protein0g
Sodium45
Sugar60g
D
Tropicana Fruit Punch (20 fl oz)
Cal280
Protein0g
Sodium60
Sugar75g
D
Tropicana Fruit Punch (30 fl oz)
Cal420
Protein0g
Sodium90
Sugar112g
D
Tropicana Pink Lemonade (16 fl oz)
Cal210
Protein0g
Sodium210
Sugar53g
D
Tropicana Pink Lemonade (20 fl oz)
Cal260
Protein0g
Sodium260
Sugar67g
D
Tropicana Pink Lemonade (30 fl oz)
Cal390
Protein0g
Sodium390
Sugar100g
D
Tropicana Twister Orange (16 fl oz)
Cal230
Protein0g
Sodium50
Sugar61g
D
Tropicana Twister Orange (20 fl oz)
Cal290
Protein0g
Sodium60
Sugar76g
D
Tropicana Twister Orange (30 fl oz)
Cal430
Protein0g
Sodium90
Sugar114g
D
Wild Cherry Pepsi (16 fl oz)
Cal210
Protein0g
Sodium40
Sugar56g
D
Wild Cherry Pepsi (20 fl oz)
Cal260
Protein0g
Sodium50
Sugar70g
D
Wild Cherry Pepsi (30 fl oz)
Cal390
Protein0g
Sodium80
Sugar105g
D
MNT DEW Sweet Lightning (20 fl oz)
Cal120
Protein0g
Sodium190
Sugar25g
D
KFC Sauce - Dipping Sauce Cup
Cal90
Protein0g
Sodium170
Sugar5g
F
BBQ - Dipping Sauce Cup
Cal45
Protein0g
Sodium150
Sugar11g
F
Sticky Chicky Sweet n' Sour Dipping Sauce Cup
Cal45
Protein0g
Sodium180
Sugar10g
F
Ketchup
Cal30
Protein0g
Sodium250
Sugar6g
KFC nutrition FAQ
What is the healthiest thing to order at KFC?
The healthiest main at KFC right now is the House Side Salad — Nom Score A (15 calories, 1g protein, 10mg sodium).
How many KFC menu items are rated A or B?
48 of 199 KFC menu items earn a Nom Score of A or B for nutritional quality.
What is the lowest-calorie item at KFC?
The lowest-calorie item at KFC is the 12 fl oz Diet Dr Pepper, at 0 calories.
Does KFC have high-protein options?
Yes — the highest-protein pick is the Family BBQ Baked Beans, with 47g protein. Sort the full menu by protein to see more.
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