Calories in Kfc Original Recipe Chicken Thigh

Serving Size: 1 piece (112.0g)
Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 280.0
  • Total Fat 19.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 4.0 g
  • Cholesterol 105.0 mg
  • Sodium 710.0 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 8.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
  • Sugars 0.0 g
  • Protein 18.0 g
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 0.0 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 0.0 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg

Note: The nutrition information for this food comes from the USDA Food Central Database. The data from the USDA is generally pretty accurate. However, please use the data on this page at your own risk. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet put forth by the FDA. Actual daily nutrient requirements may be different based on your gender, age, level of physical activity, medical issues and other factors.

Nutrition Summary

With 280.0 calories per serving (1 piece (112.0g)), Kfc Original Recipe Chicken Thigh is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (19.0g, 62.2% of calories), including 4.0g of saturated fat. One thing to note: a single serving contains 710.0mg of sodium (31% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.


Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ Low Carb / Keto-Friendly ✅ High Protein ⚠️ High Sodium

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.


% Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Kfc Original Recipe Chicken Thigh contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 280.0 kcal 14%
Total Fat 19.0 g 24%
Saturated Fat 4.0 g 20%
Cholesterol 105.0 mg 35%
Sodium 710.0 mg 31% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate 8.0 g 3%
Protein 18.0 g 36% ✅

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.


Calorie Analysis

Kfc Original Recipe Chicken Thigh accounts for 14% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 62.2% of the calories.

Fat 62.2%
Protein 26.2%
Fat 62.2% Carbs 11.6% Protein 26.2%

Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 280.0 calories in Kfc Original Recipe Chicken Thigh? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 21.2 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 48.3 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 30.6 min
HIIT 25.9 min
Stationary Bike (Moderate Intensity) 29.6 min

You can find more information on the calories burned doing popular exercises here.



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