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Spicy Crispy Chicken Thigh
KFC

Spicy Crispy Chicken Thigh

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

270
Calories
13g
Protein
10g
Carbs
720mg
Sodium
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15

2 × 270 cal = 540 cal

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

63%
Sodium1440mg
35%
Sat Fat7g
0%
Sugar0g

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

Nutrition Facts
Calories
270

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
20g26%
Saturated Fat
3.5g18%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
65mg22%
Sodium
720mg31%
Total Carbohydrates
10g4%
Dietary Fiber
1g4%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
13g26%

* 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 capped — deep-fried preparation
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
266.7 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.3 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
270 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.4 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
4.8 g/100cal
Best →
goodTarget: >= 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 Spicy Crispy Chicken Thigh healthy?

The KFC Spicy Crispy Chicken Thigh earns a Nom Score of C (60/100). Deep fried. Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

How many calories are in the KFC Spicy Crispy Chicken Thigh?

The KFC Spicy Crispy Chicken Thigh has 270 calories, with 13g protein, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, and 720mg sodium.

What is the Nom Score of the KFC Spicy Crispy 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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