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Original Recipe Chicken Breast

The KFC Original Recipe Chicken Breast has 390 calories, with 39g protein, 11g carbs, 0g sugar, and 1190mg sodium.

Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium.

390
Calories
39g
Protein
11g
Carbs
1190mg
Sodium
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Portion check

How much is this, really?

A satisfying portion
Enough to take the edge off, but you might want something with it
15

1 × 390 cal = 390 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

52%
Sodium1190mg
20%
Sat Fat4g
0%
Sugar0g

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

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
390

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
21g27%
Saturated Fat
4g20%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
120mg40%
Sodium
1190mg52%
Total Carbohydrates
11g4%
Dietary Fiber
2g7%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
39g78%

* 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
305.1 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.0 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
390 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.5 g/100cal
Best →
moderateTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
10.0 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

Is the KFC Original Recipe Chicken Breast healthy?

The KFC Original Recipe Chicken Breast earns a Nom Score of B (69/100). Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium.

How many calories are in the KFC Original Recipe Chicken Breast?

The KFC Original Recipe Chicken Breast has 390 calories, with 39g protein, 11g carbs, 0g sugar, and 1190mg sodium.

What is the Nom Score of the KFC Original Recipe Chicken Breast?

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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