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Southern Iced Tea (16 fl oz)
KFC

Southern Iced Tea (16 fl oz)

Low on nutrients. Great sodium & sat fat. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein.

280
Calories
2g
Protein
69g
Carbs
35mg
Sodium
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A solid side or snack
Good as part of a meal, not quite enough on its own
15

1 × 280 cal = 280 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

2%
Sodium35mg
0%
Sat Fat0g
138%
Sugar69g

More sugar than you might expect. Worth knowing!

Nutrition Facts
Calories
280

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
0g0%
Saturated Fat
0g0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg0%
Sodium
35mg2%
Total Carbohydrates
69g25%
Dietary Fiber
1g4%
Total Sugars
69g
Protein
2g4%

* 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
D
Score capped — low nutritional value
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
12.5 mg/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Sugar
24.6 g/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
280 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.4 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
0.7 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 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 16 fl oz Southern Iced Tea healthy?

The KFC 16 fl oz Southern Iced Tea earns a Nom Score of D (45/100). Low on nutrients. Great sodium & sat fat. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein.

How many calories are in the KFC 16 fl oz Southern Iced Tea?

The KFC 16 fl oz Southern Iced Tea has 280 calories, with 2g protein, 69g carbs, 69g sugar, and 35mg sodium.

What is the Nom Score of the KFC 16 fl oz Southern Iced Tea?

It scores D — below average. 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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