KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Thigh, meat and skin with breading
* 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.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 7% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.3 MG | 20% | |
| Niacin | 5.5 MG | 35% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.0 MG | 19% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 8% | |
| Choline, total | 64.5 MG | 12% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.4 UG | 17% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 15 UG | 2% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.8 MG | 5% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 64 MG | 5% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.9 MG | 5% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22 MG | 5% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 230 MG | 18% | |
| Potassium, K | 237 MG | 5% | |
| Sodium, Na | 781 MG | 34% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.4 MG | 13% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 9% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.2 MG | 7% | |
| Selenium, Se | 23.5 UG | 43% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 18.9g per 100g.
- Good source of Sodium, Na (34% DV).
- Good source of Selenium, Se (43% DV).
- Good source of Riboflavin (20% DV).
- Good source of Niacin (35% DV).
About KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Thigh, meat and skin with breading
KFC Original Recipe Thigh with meat, skin, and breading is the fattiest mainstream cut at the chain, combining dark meat richness, fatty skin, and the fried coating. Protein is solid, but fat dominates the caloric picture. Carbs stay low since there's no bun involved. It's a deeply satisfying piece of fried chicken precisely because all three fat sources - meat, skin, and frying oil - work together.
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Thigh, meat and skin with breading include Selenium, Se (43% DV) , Niacin (35% DV) , Sodium, Na (34% DV) , and Riboflavin (20% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 269 calories per 100 grams, KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Thigh, meat and skin with breading gets 28% of its calories from protein, 13% from carbohydrates, and 59% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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