Calories in Kfc Original Recipe Chicken Thigh

📏 Serving Size: 1 piece (112.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

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
Vitamins & Minerals
  • 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: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 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.

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📊 % 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
Calories280.0 kcal14%
Total Fat19.0 g24%
Saturated Fat4.0 g20%
Cholesterol105.0 mg35%
Sodium710.0 mg31% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate8.0 g3%
Protein18.0 g36% ✅

* 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
Walking: 15 minutes per mile 41.5 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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