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Original Recipe Chicken Thigh
KFC

Original Recipe Chicken Thigh

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

280
Calories
19g
Protein
8g
Carbs
910mg
Sodium
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That would make a full meal
15

2 × 280 cal = 560 cal

Here's what 2 of these means for your daily nutrition

79%
Sodium1820mg
45%
Sat Fat9g
0%
Sugar0g

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

Nutrition Facts
Calories
280

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
19g24%
Saturated Fat
4.5g23%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
100mg33%
Sodium
910mg40%
Total Carbohydrates
8g3%
Dietary Fiber
1g4%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
19g38%

* 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
325.0 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.6 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
280 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.4 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
6.8 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 Thigh healthy?

The KFC Original Recipe Chicken Thigh earns a Nom Score of C (61/100). Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

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

The KFC Original Recipe Chicken Thigh has 280 calories, with 19g protein, 8g carbs, 0g sugar, and 910mg sodium.

What is the Nom Score of the KFC Original Recipe 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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