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Original Recipe Tenders Kids Meal

The KFC Original Recipe Tenders Kids Meal has 350 calories, with 21g protein, 39g carbs, 0g sugar, and 810mg sodium.

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

350
Calories
21g
Protein
39g
Carbs
810mg
Sodium
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Portion check

How much is this, really?

A solid side or snack
Good as part of a meal, not quite enough on its own
15

1 × 350 cal = 350 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

35%
Sodium810mg
8%
Sat Fat1.5g
0%
Sugar0g

A balanced option — nothing too extreme either way.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
350

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
12g15%
Saturated Fat
1.5g8%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
60mg20%
Sodium
810mg35%
Total Carbohydrates
39g14%
Dietary Fiber
0g0%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
21g42%

* 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 BreakdownC
Score reduced — processed meat
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
231.4 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
0.4 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
350 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

Is the KFC Original Recipe Tenders Kids Meal healthy?

The KFC Original Recipe Tenders Kids Meal 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 Original Recipe Tenders Kids Meal?

The KFC Original Recipe Tenders Kids Meal has 350 calories, with 21g protein, 39g carbs, 0g sugar, and 810mg sodium.

What is the Nom Score of the KFC Original Recipe Tenders Kids Meal?

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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