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KFC Original Recipe Chicken (per piece): calories, sugar and salt
Per piece (average 100g) of KFC Original Recipe Chicken (per piece) contains 241 kcal, 0.5g of sugar (0.1 teaspoons) and 0.94g 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 Original Recipe Chicken (per piece)
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Protein
Per piece (average 100g)
241 kcal
0.94g
0.5g
0.1 tsp
22g
2 pieces (200g)
482 kcal
1.88g
1g
0.3 tsp
44g
3 pieces (300g)
723 kcal
2.82g
1.5g
0.4 tsp
66g
Also per 100g: 241 kcal, 13g fat (2.3g sat), 8.6g carbs (0.5g sugar), 22g protein, 0.94g salt. Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.
KFC Original Recipe Chicken (per piece) contains 241 kcal, 13g of fat (2.3g saturated), 8.6g of carbohydrate (0.5g sugar), 22g of protein and 0.94g of salt per standard serving.
Item alone vs a full meal
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Nutrient
Item alone Per piece (average 100g)
+ Signature Fries (Regular) Original Recipe Chicken (per piece) + side
+ Supercharger Sauce Original Recipe Chicken (per piece) + side + dip
Calories
241 kcal
12% of daily limit
502 kcal
25% of daily limit
820 kcal
41% 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
0.94g
16% of daily limit
1.7g
28% of daily limit
2.8g
47% of daily limit
Sat fat
2.3g
12% of daily limit
3.1g
16% of daily limit
5.8g
29% 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 Original Recipe Chicken (per piece)
KFC Original Recipe Chicken (per piece) 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 Original Recipe Chicken (per piece)
Portion
Adult (female) 30g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 30g
Age 7 to 10 24g
Age 4 to 6 19g
Per piece (average 100g)
0.5g 2%
0.5g 2%
0.5g 2%
0.5g 2%
0.5g 3%
Teaspoons
0.1 tsp
2 pieces (200g)
1g 3%
1g 3%
1g 3%
1g 4%
1g 5%
Teaspoons
0.3 tsp
3 pieces (300g)
1.5g 5%
1.5g 5%
1.5g 5%
1.5g 6%
1.5g 8%
Teaspoons
0.4 tsp
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.
Salt in KFC Original Recipe Chicken (per piece)
KFC Original Recipe Chicken (per piece) contains 0.94g 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 Original Recipe Chicken (per piece)
Portion
Adult (female) 6g
Adult (male) 6g
Age 11 to 17 6g
Age 7 to 10 5g
Age 4 to 6 3g
Per piece (average 100g)
0.94g 16%
0.94g 16%
0.94g 16%
0.94g 19%
0.94g 31%
2 pieces (200g)
1.88g 31%
1.88g 31%
1.88g 31%
1.88g 38%
1.88g 63%
3 pieces (300g)
2.82g 47%
2.82g 47%
2.82g 47%
2.82g 56%
2.82g 94%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.
Calories in KFC Original Recipe Chicken (per piece)
Calories by portion: KFC Original Recipe Chicken (per piece)
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 piece (average 100g)
241 kcal 12%
241 kcal 10%
241 kcal 12%
241 kcal 16%
241 kcal 19%
2 pieces (200g)
482 kcal 24%
482 kcal 19%
482 kcal 25%
482 kcal 31%
482 kcal 37%
3 pieces (300g)
723 kcal 36%
723 kcal 29%
723 kcal 37%
723 kcal 47%
723 kcal 56%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.
Saturated fat in KFC Original Recipe Chicken (per piece)
Saturated fat by portion: KFC Original Recipe Chicken (per piece)
Portion
Adult (female) 20g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 20g
Age 7 to 10 18g
Age 4 to 6 16g
Per piece (average 100g)
2.3g 12%
2.3g 8%
2.3g 12%
2.3g 13%
2.3g 14%
2 pieces (200g)
4.6g 23%
4.6g 15%
4.6g 23%
4.6g 26%
4.6g 29%
3 pieces (300g)
6.9g 35%
6.9g 23%
6.9g 35%
6.9g 38%
6.9g 43%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.
UPF classification: is KFC Original Recipe Chicken (per piece) ultra-processed?
NOVA 4: ultra-processed food
Contains modified starch, flavourings and the proprietary 11-herb-and-spice blend with industrial emulsifiers and acidity regulators.
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.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Chicken pieces (on the bone), the Colonel's Original Recipe seasoning (herbs, spices, salt, monosodium glutamate, modified starch, flavourings), wheat flour coating, milk, egg. Pressure-fried in vegetable oil.
Allergens at a glance
Allergen information: KFC Original Recipe Chicken (per piece)
Wheat / Gluten
Present
Milk
Present
Egg
Present
Soya
Not present
Peanuts
Not present
Tree Nuts
Not present
Fish
Not present
Shellfish
Not present
Celery
Present
Mustard
Not present
Sesame
Present
Lupin
Not present
Molluscs
Not present
Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites
Not present
KFC prepares food in kitchens where all 14 major allergens are present. Cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed for any item.
Frequently asked questions
Per piece (average 100g): 241 kcal. Adult daily reference intake is 2,000 kcal.
Per piece (average 100g): 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 piece (average 100g): 0.94g of salt, which is 16% of the adult daily limit of 6g. For a child aged 7 to 10, the same portion is 19% of their limit.
KFC Original Recipe Chicken (per piece) is classified as NOVA 4. Contains modified starch, flavourings and the proprietary 11-herb-and-spice blend with industrial emulsifiers and acidity regulators.
KFC Original Recipe Chicken (per piece) contains meat or fish and is not suitable for vegetarians or 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.
