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Kfc Original Recipe Thigh Meat and Skin with Breading (Fried Chicken)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Thigh, meat and skin with breading

Fast Foods

Both protein (18.9g) and fat (17.7g) are substantial, making Kfc Original Recipe Thigh Meat and Skin with Breading (Fried Chicken) a calorie-efficient source of both macronutrients. Kfc Original Recipe Thigh Meat and Skin with Breading (Fried Chicken) packs 269 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is notably high at 781mg per 100g (34% DV), relevant for anyone on a low-sodium or DASH diet. Nutritionally broad, Kfc Original Recipe Thigh Meat and Skin with Breading (Fried Chicken) delivers meaningful amounts of 12 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value. Contains 104mg of cholesterol per 100g (35% DV), which may matter for individuals actively managing cholesterol.

Calories269KCAL
Protein18.9G
Fat17.7G
Carbs8.5G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

269kcal
  • Protein28%18.9 g
  • Fat59%17.7 g
  • Carbs13%8.5 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water52.1G
Energy269KCAL
Protein18.9G
Total lipid (fat)17.7G
Carbohydrate, by difference8.5G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Total Sugars0G
Cholesterol104MG
Thiamin0.09MG
Riboflavin0.26MG
Niacin5.5MG
Vitamin B-60.14MG
Vitamin B-120.40UG
Vitamin A, RAE15.0UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.77MG
Calcium, Ca64.0MG
Iron, Fe0.88MG
Magnesium, Mg22.0MG
Phosphorus, P230MG
Potassium, K237MG
Sodium, Na781MG
Zinc, Zn1.4MG
Copper, Cu0.08MG
Manganese, Mn0.16MG
Selenium, Se23.5UG
Energy1125kJ
Ash2.8G
Sucrose0G
Glucose0G
Fructose0G
Lactose0G
Maltose0G
Galactose0G
Starch7.5G
Pantothenic acid0.97MG
Choline, total64.5MG
Betaine7.0MG
Retinol15.0UG
Vitamin A, IU50.0IU
Tocopherol, beta0.02MG
Tocopherol, gamma0.92MG
Tocopherol, delta0.03MG
Tocotrienol, alpha0.01MG
Tocotrienol, beta0.17MG
Tocotrienol, gamma0MG
Tocotrienol, delta0MG
Fatty acids, total saturated4.1G
SFA 4:00G
SFA 6:00G
SFA 8:00.003G
SFA 10:00.006G
SFA 12:00.008G
SFA 14:00.09G
SFA 15:00.01G
SFA 16:02.9G
SFA 17:00.02G
SFA 18:00.96G
SFA 20:00.04G
SFA 22:00.03G
SFA 24:00.01G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated8.6G
MUFA 14:10.03G
MUFA 15:10G
MUFA 16:10.75G
MUFA 17:10.02G
MUFA 18:17.6G
MUFA 20:10.16G
MUFA 22:10.02G
MUFA 24:1 c0.01G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated3.3G
PUFA 18:22.7G
PUFA 18:30.43G
PUFA 18:40.002G
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c0.02G
PUFA 20:30.03G
PUFA 20:40.07G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.002G
PUFA 22:40.02G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.006G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.003G
Fatty acids, total trans0.12G
Tryptophan0.14G
Threonine0.62G
Isoleucine0.56G
Leucine1.2G
Lysine0.82G
Methionine0.27G
Cystine0.22G
Phenylalanine0.72G
Tyrosine0.58G
Valine0.69G
Arginine1.1G
Histidine0.45G
Alanine1.1G
Aspartic acid1.3G
Glutamic acid4.4G
Glycine1.6G
Proline1.5G
Serine0.74G
Hydroxyproline0.49G

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
thigh, bone and skin removed (60g)16111.3g10.6g5.1g
thigh, without skin (86g)23116.3g15.2g7.3g
thigh, with skin (135g)36325.5g23.9g11.4g

Scaled from Kfc Original Recipe Thigh Meat and Skin with Breading (Fried Chicken)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Kfc Original Recipe Thigh Meat and Skin with Breading (Fried Chicken) is a excellent source of Protein (38% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Kfc Original Recipe Thigh Meat and Skin with Breading (Fried Chicken) is a excellent source of Sodium (34% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium
  • Kfc Original Recipe Thigh Meat and Skin with Breading (Fried Chicken) is a good source of Zinc (13% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • At 781mg of sodium per 100g, Kfc Original Recipe Thigh Meat and Skin with Breading (Fried Chicken) should be consumed mindfully on a DASH or low-sodium diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Kfc Original Recipe Thigh Meat and Skin with Breading (Fried Chicken) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 18.9g protein and only 8.5g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Sodium: top 8% (#661 of 8,262)
  • Calcium: top 25% (#2,066 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories269
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.7G23%
Cholesterol 104MG35%
Sodium 781MG34%
Total Carbohydrate 8.5G3%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0G
Protein 18.9G38%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 64.0MG5%
Iron 0.88MG5%
Potassium 237MG5%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 170346.

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