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KFC Hot Wings: calories, sugar and salt
Per wing (average 42g) of KFC Hot Wings contains 91 kcal, 0.5g of sugar (0.1 teaspoons) and 0.35g 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 Hot Wings
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Protein
Per wing (average 42g)
91 kcal
0.35g
0.5g
0.1 tsp
4.9g
5 wings (210g)
455 kcal
1.75g
2.5g
0.6 tsp
24.5g
Also per 100g: 217 kcal, 14.76g fat (2.14g sat), 9.05g carbs (1.19g sugar), 11.67g protein, 0.83g salt. Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.
KFC Hot Wings contains 91 kcal, 6.2g of fat (0.9g saturated), 3.8g of carbohydrate (0.5g sugar), 4.9g of protein and 0.35g 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 wing (average 42g)
+ Signature Fries (Regular) Hot Wings + side
+ Supercharger Sauce Hot Wings + side + dip
Calories
91 kcal
5% of daily limit
352 kcal
18% of daily limit
670 kcal
34% of daily limit
Sugar
0.5g
0.1 tsp
2% of daily limit
1g
0.3 tsp
3% of daily limit
3g
0.8 tsp
10% of daily limit
Salt
0.35g
6% of daily limit
1.1g
18% of daily limit
2.2g
37% of daily limit
Sat fat
0.9g
5% of daily limit
1.7g
9% of daily limit
4.4g
22% 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 Hot Wings
KFC Hot Wings contains 0.5g of sugar per standard serving (0.1 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 Hot Wings
Portion
Adult (female) 30g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 30g
Age 7 to 10 24g
Age 4 to 6 19g
Per wing (average 42g)
0.5g 2%
0.5g 2%
0.5g 2%
0.5g 2%
0.5g 3%
Teaspoons
0.1 tsp
5 wings (210g)
2.5g 8%
2.5g 8%
2.5g 8%
2.5g 10%
2.5g 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 Hot Wings
KFC Hot Wings contains 0.35g 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 Hot Wings
Portion
Adult (female) 6g
Adult (male) 6g
Age 11 to 17 6g
Age 7 to 10 5g
Age 4 to 6 3g
Per wing (average 42g)
0.35g 6%
0.35g 6%
0.35g 6%
0.35g 7%
0.35g 12%
5 wings (210g)
1.75g 29%
1.75g 29%
1.75g 29%
1.75g 35%
1.75g 58%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.
Calories in KFC Hot Wings
Calories by portion: KFC Hot Wings
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 wing (average 42g)
91 kcal 5%
91 kcal 4%
91 kcal 5%
91 kcal 6%
91 kcal 7%
5 wings (210g)
455 kcal 23%
455 kcal 18%
455 kcal 24%
455 kcal 29%
455 kcal 35%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.
Saturated fat in KFC Hot Wings
Saturated fat by portion: KFC Hot Wings
Portion
Adult (female) 20g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 20g
Age 7 to 10 18g
Age 4 to 6 16g
Per wing (average 42g)
0.9g 5%
0.9g 3%
0.9g 5%
0.9g 5%
0.9g 6%
5 wings (210g)
4.5g 23%
4.5g 15%
4.5g 23%
4.5g 25%
4.5g 28%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.
UPF classification: is KFC Hot Wings ultra-processed?
NOVA 4: ultra-processed food
Contains modified starch, flavourings and the proprietary seasoning blend — 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 wing (average 42g): 91 kcal. Adult daily reference intake is 2,000 kcal.
Per wing (average 42g): 0.5g of sugar (0.1 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 wing (average 42g): 0.35g of salt, which is 6% of the adult daily limit of 6g. For a child aged 7 to 10, the same portion is 7% of their limit.
KFC Hot Wings is classified as NOVA 4. Contains modified starch, flavourings and the proprietary seasoning blend — industrial additives.
KFC Hot Wings contains meat or fish and is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
Wheat / Gluten, 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.
