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Kentucky Grilled Chicken Thigh
KFC

Kentucky Grilled Chicken Thigh

Grilled. Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

150
Calories
17g
Protein
0g
Carbs
420mg
Sodium
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That would make a full meal
16

4 × 150 cal = 600 cal

Here's what 4 of these means for your daily nutrition

73%
Sodium1680mg
60%
Sat Fat12g
0%
Sugar0g

On the heavier side for sodium and sat fat. Balance it out later.

Nutrition Facts
Calories
150

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
9g12%
Saturated Fat
3g15%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
90mg30%
Sodium
420mg18%
Total Carbohydrates
0g0%
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
280.0 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
2.0 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
150 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.0 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
11.3 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

Is the KFC Kentucky Grilled Chicken Thigh healthy?

The KFC Kentucky Grilled Chicken Thigh earns a Nom Score of C (63/100). Grilled. Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

How many calories are in the KFC Kentucky Grilled Chicken Thigh?

The KFC Kentucky Grilled Chicken Thigh has 150 calories, with 17g protein, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, and 420mg sodium.

What is the Nom Score of the KFC Kentucky Grilled Chicken Thigh?

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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