KFC Calorie & Macro Calculator
Build your exact KFC order and watch the calories, protein, carbs, and fat add up live. Compare Original Recipe against Extra Crispy, see what the biscuit and mashed potatoes add, and know your numbers before you order the bucket.
Add items from the menu — totals appear here.
Published US nutrition data; recipes vary by location. Not sure what your day’s numbers should be? Set your daily targets.
The nutrition calculator on this page is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by KFC Corporation. Logos are shown to identify the restaurant only. This tool is intended for informational purposes and should not be relied upon as official nutritional guidance from KFC.
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How does this KFC calculator work?
Add items from the menu and the totals update instantly — calories, protein, carbs, fat, saturated fat, sugar, and sodium. Every number comes from KFC's published US nutrition data, covering roughly the 30 most-ordered items. Recipes vary slightly by location, so treat totals as accurate estimates.
How many calories in Original Recipe chicken?
An Original Recipe breast is 390 calories with 39 g protein — actually one of the better protein-per-calorie picks in fast food. The Extra Crispy version of the same piece adds roughly 100 calories of breading and oil. Drumsticks and thighs run lighter per piece.
What's the healthiest order at KFC?
Original Recipe over Extra Crispy, and breast or drumstick over thigh. An Original Recipe breast is a legitimate 39 g-protein anchor at 390 calories — it's the sides that flip the meal, with the biscuit a quiet 180-calorie add-on and mashed potatoes with gravy right behind it.
Is KFC okay if I'm tracking macros?
Sometimes, sure. Perfection is a losing strategy; knowing your numbers beats pretending the meal didn't happen. Aim for around 5 g protein per 100 calories — Original Recipe pieces clear it — the calculator grades your order on exactly that.
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