Kfc

One food. Every number that matters.

175
cal per 100 g

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g
= 1.4 oz

Calories

70

Protein

10.5g

Carbs

0g

Fat

3.1g
Protein 60% Carbs 0% Fat 39%

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Kfc is basically 60% protein by calorie. Not many foods in the aisle read that clean.

Cottage cheese, skyr, and canned tuna hit the same range. Most things marketed as "high protein" land in the 30–45% band.

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What per 100 g costs.

Minutes for a 155 lb (70 kg) adult to burn 175 cal. Adjust down for lighter, up for heavier.

Walking

50

min · 3.5 mph

Cycling

25

min · easy pace

Jogging

19

min · 5 mph

Swimming

23

min · freestyle

Estimates from the Compendium of Physical Activities. Real burn depends on weight, intensity, and fitness.

Full nutrient panel · per 100 g

What else is in there.

From USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy). %DV against the FDA 2,000-calorie reference.

Saturated fat1.838 g9%
Cholesterol137 mg46%
Sodium524 mg23%
Potassium273 mg6%
Calcium16 mg1%
Iron1.04 mg6%
Magnesium23 mg5%
Zinc2.5 mg23%
Vitamin B60.248 mg15%
Vitamin B120.64 mcg27%
Niacin5.277 mg33%

Common questions

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How many calories in drumstick, bone and skin removed of kfc?
About 70 calories, with roughly 10.5g of protein. drumstick, bone and skin removed weighs about 40g. Use the slider above for any other portion.
Is kfc actually healthy, or is that marketing?
By the numbers on this page: high protein, low fat, near zero sugar. Hard to argue with.

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