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Classic Chicken Sandwich

The KFC Classic Chicken Sandwich has 650 calories, with 34g protein, 49g carbs, 6g sugar, and 1260mg sodium.

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

650
Calories
34g
Protein
49g
Carbs
1260mg
Sodium
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Portion check

How much is this, really?

A complete meal
This will fill you up on its own
15

1 × 650 cal = 650 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

55%
Sodium1260mg
23%
Sat Fat4.5g
12%
Sugar6g

This leans salty. Balance it out with low-sodium choices today.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
650

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
35g45%
Saturated Fat
4.5g23%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
90mg30%
Sodium
1260mg55%
Total Carbohydrates
49g18%
Dietary Fiber
1g4%
Total Sugars
6g
Protein
34g68%

* 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 BreakdownB
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
193.8 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
0.7 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.9 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
650 cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.2 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
5.2 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 Classic Chicken Sandwich healthy?

The KFC Classic Chicken Sandwich earns a Nom Score of B (66/100). Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

How many calories are in the KFC Classic Chicken Sandwich?

The KFC Classic Chicken Sandwich has 650 calories, with 34g protein, 49g carbs, 6g sugar, and 1260mg sodium.

What is the Nom Score of the KFC Classic Chicken Sandwich?

It scores B — good. 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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