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KFC Popcorn Chicken (Regular): calories, sugar and salt
Regular portion (85g) of KFC Popcorn Chicken (Regular) contains 307 kcal, 0.5g of sugar (0.1 teaspoons) and 1.3g 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 Popcorn Chicken (Regular)
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Protein
Regular portion (85g)
307 kcal
1.3g
0.5g
0.1 tsp
18g
Large portion (170g)
614 kcal
2.6g
1g
0.3 tsp
36g
Also per 100g: 361 kcal, 21.18g fat (2.12g sat), 21.18g carbs (0.59g sugar), 21.18g protein, 1.53g salt. Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.
KFC Popcorn Chicken (Regular) contains 307 kcal, 18g of fat (1.8g saturated), 18g of carbohydrate (0.5g sugar), 18g of protein and 1.3g 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 Regular portion (85g)
+ Signature Fries (Regular) Popcorn Chicken (Regular) + side
+ Supercharger Sauce Popcorn Chicken (Regular) + side + dip
Calories
307 kcal
15% of daily limit
568 kcal
28% of daily limit
886 kcal
44% 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
1.3g
22% of daily limit
2g
33% of daily limit
3.1g
52% of daily limit
Sat fat
1.8g
9% of daily limit
2.6g
13% of daily limit
5.3g
27% 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 Popcorn Chicken (Regular)
KFC Popcorn Chicken (Regular) 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 Popcorn Chicken (Regular)
Portion
Adult (female) 30g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 30g
Age 7 to 10 24g
Age 4 to 6 19g
Regular portion (85g)
0.5g 2%
0.5g 2%
0.5g 2%
0.5g 2%
0.5g 3%
Teaspoons
0.1 tsp
Large portion (170g)
1g 3%
1g 3%
1g 3%
1g 4%
1g 5%
Teaspoons
0.3 tsp
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.
Salt in KFC Popcorn Chicken (Regular)
KFC Popcorn Chicken (Regular) contains 1.3g of salt per standard serving. Moderate 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 Popcorn Chicken (Regular)
Portion
Adult (female) 6g
Adult (male) 6g
Age 11 to 17 6g
Age 7 to 10 5g
Age 4 to 6 3g
Regular portion (85g)
1.3g 22%
1.3g 22%
1.3g 22%
1.3g 26%
1.3g 43%
Large portion (170g)
2.6g 43%
2.6g 43%
2.6g 43%
2.6g 52%
2.6g 87%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.
Calories in KFC Popcorn Chicken (Regular)
Calories by portion: KFC Popcorn Chicken (Regular)
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
Regular portion (85g)
307 kcal 15%
307 kcal 12%
307 kcal 16%
307 kcal 20%
307 kcal 24%
Large portion (170g)
614 kcal 31%
614 kcal 25%
614 kcal 32%
614 kcal 40%
614 kcal 48%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.
Saturated fat in KFC Popcorn Chicken (Regular)
Saturated fat by portion: KFC Popcorn Chicken (Regular)
Portion
Adult (female) 20g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 20g
Age 7 to 10 18g
Age 4 to 6 16g
Regular portion (85g)
1.8g 9%
1.8g 6%
1.8g 9%
1.8g 10%
1.8g 11%
Large portion (170g)
3.6g 18%
3.6g 12%
3.6g 18%
3.6g 20%
3.6g 23%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.
UPF classification: is KFC Popcorn Chicken (Regular) 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.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Chicken breast pieces, wheat flour coating, seasoning (herbs, spices, modified starch, flavourings, celery extract, sesame). Fried in vegetable oil.
Regular portion (85g): 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.
Regular portion (85g): 1.3g of salt, which is 22% of the adult daily limit of 6g. For a child aged 7 to 10, the same portion is 26% of their limit.
KFC Popcorn Chicken (Regular) is classified as NOVA 4. Contains modified starch, flavourings and the proprietary seasoning blend — industrial additives.
KFC Popcorn Chicken (Regular) 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.
