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KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* 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.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 7% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 15% | |
| Niacin | 5.4 MG | 34% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.9 MG | 18% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 8% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.3 UG | 13% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 20 UG | 2% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.2 MG | 8% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 117 MG | 9% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.9 MG | 5% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 25 MG | 6% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 252 MG | 20% | |
| Potassium, K | 244 MG | 5% | |
| Sodium, Na | 1,042 MG | 45% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.9 MG | 8% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 9% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.3 MG | 13% | |
| Selenium, Se | 17.2 UG | 31% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 14.2g per 100g.
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (20% DV).
- Good source of Sodium, Na (45% DV).
- Good source of Selenium, Se (31% DV).
- Good source of Niacin (34% DV).
About KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading
KFC's Original Recipe skin and breading, isolated from the meat, is almost pure fat and seasoned starch. Very high in fat, moderate in refined carbs from the flour coating, and protein comes mostly from bits of skin. No fiber at all. It's essentially the calorie-dense crust that wraps the chicken, and on its own it shows clearly how much of the fried chicken experience lives in that coating.
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading include Sodium, Na (45% DV) , Niacin (34% DV) , Selenium, Se (31% DV) , and Phosphorus, P (20% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 384 calories per 100 grams, KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading gets 15% of its calories from protein, 20% from carbohydrates, and 66% from fat. This is energy-dense, similar to nuts, oils, and concentrated foods.
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