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KFC Cajun Dirty Rice: calories, sugar and salt
Per portion (245g) of KFC Cajun Dirty Rice contains 217 kcal, 2.4g of sugar (0.6 teaspoons) and 0.66g of salt. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
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Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
Nutrition by serving: KFC Cajun Dirty Rice
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Protein
Per portion (245g)
217 kcal
0.66g
2.4g
0.6 tsp
3.8g
Also per 100g: 89 kcal, 1.06g fat (0.2g sat), 17.55g carbs (0.98g sugar), 1.55g protein, 0.27g salt. Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.
KFC Cajun Dirty Rice contains 217 kcal, 2.6g of fat (0.5g saturated), 43g of carbohydrate (2.4g sugar), 3.8g of protein and 0.66g of salt per standard serving.
Item alone vs a full meal
The table below shows how adding a typical side and drink changes the total calories, sugar and salt — to see your exact combination use the meal builder above.
Nutrient
Item alone Per portion (245g)
+ Signature Fries (Regular) Cajun Dirty Rice + side
+ Supercharger Sauce Cajun Dirty Rice + side + dip
Calories
217 kcal
11% of daily limit
478 kcal
24% of daily limit
796 kcal
40% of daily limit
Sugar
2.4g
0.6 tsp
8% of daily limit
2.9g
0.7 tsp
10% of daily limit
4.9g
1.2 tsp
16% of daily limit
Salt
0.66g
11% of daily limit
1.4g
23% of daily limit
2.5g
42% of daily limit
Sat fat
0.5g
3% of daily limit
1.3g
7% of daily limit
4g
20% of daily limit
Columns show the item alone, with Signature Fries (Regular), and with Signature Fries (Regular) and Supercharger Sauce. Use the calculator above to build your own combination. Adult daily limits used. For guidance only.
Sugar in KFC Cajun Dirty Rice
KFC Cajun Dirty Rice contains 2.4g of sugar per standard serving (0.6 teaspoons). Low sugar
The NHS free sugar limit is 30g per day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6. The table below shows how this compares across all age groups.
Sugar by portion: KFC Cajun Dirty Rice
Portion
Adult (female) 30g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 30g
Age 7 to 10 24g
Age 4 to 6 19g
Per portion (245g)
2.4g 8%
2.4g 8%
2.4g 8%
2.4g 10%
2.4g 13%
Teaspoons
0.6 tsp
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.
Salt in KFC Cajun Dirty Rice
KFC Cajun Dirty Rice contains 0.66g of salt per standard serving. Low salt
Children have lower salt limits: 3g per day for ages 4 to 6, 5g for ages 7 to 10. The table below shows how this serving compares to daily limits for adults and children.
Salt by portion: KFC Cajun Dirty Rice
Portion
Adult (female) 6g
Adult (male) 6g
Age 11 to 17 6g
Age 7 to 10 5g
Age 4 to 6 3g
Per portion (245g)
0.66g 11%
0.66g 11%
0.66g 11%
0.66g 13%
0.66g 22%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.
Calories in KFC Cajun Dirty Rice
Calories by portion: KFC Cajun Dirty Rice
Portion
Adult (female) 2000 kcal
Adult (male) 2500 kcal
Age 11 to 17 1936 kcal
Age 7 to 10 1553 kcal
Age 4 to 6 1291 kcal
Per portion (245g)
217 kcal 11%
217 kcal 9%
217 kcal 11%
217 kcal 14%
217 kcal 17%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.
Saturated fat in KFC Cajun Dirty Rice
Saturated fat by portion: KFC Cajun Dirty Rice
Portion
Adult (female) 20g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 20g
Age 7 to 10 18g
Age 4 to 6 16g
Per portion (245g)
0.5g 3%
0.5g 2%
0.5g 3%
0.5g 3%
0.5g 3%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.
UPF classification: is KFC Cajun Dirty Rice ultra-processed?
NOVA 4: ultra-processed food
Contains modified starch, flavourings and Cajun seasoning blend with multiple industrial additives.
The NOVA classification system groups foods by the extent and purpose of processing. NOVA 4 covers products containing industrial additives not typically used in home cooking.
KFC prepares food in kitchens where all 14 major allergens are present. Cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed for any item.
Frequently asked questions
Per portion (245g): 217 kcal. Adult daily reference intake is 2,000 kcal.
Per portion (245g): 2.4g of sugar (0.6 teaspoons). The NHS free sugar limit is 30g per day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6.
Per portion (245g): 0.66g of salt, which is 11% of the adult daily limit of 6g. For a child aged 7 to 10, the same portion is 13% of their limit.
KFC Cajun Dirty Rice is classified as NOVA 4. Contains modified starch, flavourings and Cajun seasoning blend with multiple industrial additives.
KFC Cajun Dirty Rice is suitable for vegans.
Wheat / Gluten, Milk, Egg, Sesame, Celery. KFC prepares food in kitchens where all 14 major allergens are present so cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed.
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Source: KFC UK Allergen and Nutrition Information, June 2026 (brand-uk.assets.kfc.co.uk/nutrition-allergens.pdf). NOVA classification from ingredient list at time of writing. For guidance only, not medical advice.
