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Kentucky Fried Nuggets (1)
KFC

Kentucky Fried Nuggets (1)

Deep fried. Processed meat. Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

35
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Carbs
140mg
Sodium
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That would make a full meal
126

17 × 35 cal = 595 cal

Here's what 17 of these means for your daily nutrition

103%
Sodium2380mg
0%
Sat Fat0g
0%
Sugar0g

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

Nutrition Facts
Calories
35

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
1.5g2%
Saturated Fat
0g0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
15mg5%
Sodium
140mg6%
Total Carbohydrates
1g0%
Dietary Fiber
0g0%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
3g6%

* 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
Score capped — deep-fried preparation
Score reduced — processed meat
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
280.0 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
35 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.0 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
6.0 g/100cal
Best →
excellentTarget: >= 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

Are the KFC 1 Kentucky Fried Nuggets healthy?

The KFC 1 Kentucky Fried Nuggets earn a Nom Score of C (55/100). Deep fried. Processed meat. Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

How many calories are in the KFC 1 Kentucky Fried Nuggets?

The KFC 1 Kentucky Fried Nuggets have 35 calories, with 3g protein, 1g carbs, 0g sugar, and 140mg sodium.

What is the Nom Score of the KFC 1 Kentucky Fried Nuggets?

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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