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NEW! Original Recipe Tender (each)
KFC

NEW! Original Recipe Tender (each)

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

170
Calories
11g
Protein
20g
Carbs
400mg
Sodium
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That's most of a meal right there
16

3 × 170 cal = 510 cal

Here's what 3 of these means for your daily nutrition

52%
Sodium1200mg
8%
Sat Fat1.5g
0%
Sugar0g

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

Nutrition Facts
Calories
170

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
6g8%
Saturated Fat
0.5g3%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
30mg10%
Sodium
400mg17%
Total Carbohydrates
20g7%
Dietary Fiber
0g0%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
11g22%

* 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 reduced — processed meat
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
235.3 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
0.3 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
170 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.0 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
6.5 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 each NEW! Original Recipe Tender healthy?

The KFC each NEW! Original Recipe Tender earns a Nom Score of C (61/100). Processed meat. Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

How many calories are in the KFC each NEW! Original Recipe Tender?

The KFC each NEW! Original Recipe Tender has 170 calories, with 11g protein, 20g carbs, 0g sugar, and 400mg sodium.

What is the Nom Score of the KFC each NEW! Original Recipe Tender?

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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