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Cheese Curds
KFC

Cheese Curds

Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber.

350
Calories
17g
Protein
17g
Carbs
640mg
Sodium
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A solid side or snack
Good as part of a meal, not quite enough on its own
15

1 × 350 cal = 350 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

28%
Sodium640mg
55%
Sat Fat11g
0%
Sugar0g

Higher in saturated fat. Keep that in mind for the rest of the day.

Nutrition Facts
Calories
350

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
23g29%
Saturated Fat
11g55%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
65mg22%
Sodium
640mg28%
Total Carbohydrates
17g6%
Dietary Fiber
0g0%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
17g34%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nom Score Breakdown
NomScore
C
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
182.9 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
3.1 g/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
350 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.0 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
4.9 g/100cal
Best →
goodTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).
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Frequently asked questions

Is the KFC Cheese Curds healthy?

The KFC Cheese Curds earns a Nom Score of C (56/100). Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber.

How many calories are in the KFC Cheese Curds?

The KFC Cheese Curds has 350 calories, with 17g protein, 17g carbs, 0g sugar, and 640mg sodium.

What is the Nom Score of the KFC Cheese Curds?

It scores C — moderate. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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