Original Recipe Chicken Breast vs Extra Crispy Chicken Breast: Which Is Healthier?
By Nom Score, the Original Recipe Chicken Breast is the healthier choice — it scores 69/100 (a B) to the Extra Crispy Chicken Breast’s 60 (a C). The Original Recipe Chicken Breast has 390 calories to the Extra Crispy Chicken Breast’s 530. The Original Recipe Chicken Breast has more protein (39g vs 35g), while the Extra Crispy Chicken Breast has less sodium (1,150 vs 1,190 mg).
Full nutrition, side by side
Every value as published by the restaurant. A green check marks the better figure in each row; carbohydrates are shown without a winner because lower isn’t automatically better.
| Per item | Original Recipe Chicken Breast |
Extra Crispy Chicken Breast |
|---|---|---|
| Nom Score | 69B✓ | 60C |
| Calories | 390✓ | 530 |
| Protein (g) | 39✓ | 35 |
| Total fat (g) | 21✓ | 35 |
| Saturated fat (g) | 4✓ | 6 |
| Sodium (mg) | 1,190 | 1,150✓ |
| Total carbs (g) | 11 | 18 |
| Fiber (g) | 2✓ | 0 |
| Sugars (g) | 0 | 0 |
| Protein / 100 cal | 10g✓ | 6.6g |
| Sodium / 100 cal | 305 | 217✓ |
Methodology. Nutrition is as published by KFC and KFC, current as of June 27, 2026. The Nom Score grades each item A–F on sodium, saturated fat, sugar, portion size, fiber, and protein per calorie against FDA Daily Values.
We compare published nutrition data only; the verdict is by Nom Score, not taste. Values may vary by location and over time. Product names and trademarks belong to their owners; Nom is an independent guide.
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