How Many Calories Are In KFC?

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 thigh
Calories 220	(920kJ)
Amount Per Serving	% Daily
Total Fat 15g	23%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Trans Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 80g	27%
Sodium 620mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 18g	0%
Calcium	0%
Potassium 0mg	0%

Fried foods are probably the most difficult of all foods to give up in pursuit of a thinner, healthier body. Whether it’s fries, onion rings or a piece of fried chicken; reducing how much of these foods go into your regular diet is one of the first things you must do to lose weight.

One of the biggest names in fried chicken is KFC, which provides a variety of fried foods with many different batters. You may love KFC, but before you make it your fried food of choice you must know KFC nutrition facts.

Keep reading to learn more about the calories in KFC.

Major Nutrients Found In KFC

One of the first things to think about when ordering fried food is how many calories are in each fried item. The original recipe chicken thigh from KFC for example has 220 calories and more than 20 percent of your recommended daily value of total fat and saturated fat. What’s more is that you will also get more than a quarter of your recommended daily value of sodium and cholesterol.

There isn’t much to celebrate when it comes to KFC nutrition facts because the good nutrients are available in limited amounts, with absolutely no fiber and very few carbs. Keep in mind that the chicken thigh is a small piece of meat that is unlikely to satisfy your appetite for all the calories and fat you’ll get.

Selecting/Storing

There is very little you can do to reduce the calories in KFC chicken thighs because they are all made the same with, except the different breading options. You can peel off the skin and save yourself some fat and calories, or opt for grilled chicken without skin.

Store KFC chicken covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until heated through.

Eat It With:

The best thing you can do to make the most of the calories in KFC chicken thighs is to add low calorie side dishes. Avoid deep fried sides or high calorie sides like macaroni & cheese, mashed potatoes, and even the mayo-heavy coleslaw.

Instead eat it with vegetable options like green beans or corn that will satisfy your appetite and not add unnecessary calories to your day.