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KFC, Popcorn Chicken
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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 | 0.2 MG | 15% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 10% | |
| Niacin | 8.1 MG | 51% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.1 MG | 23% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.5 MG | 30% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.1 UG | 6% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.3 MG | 9% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 17.4 UG | 15% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 32 MG | 2% | |
| Iron, Fe | 1.4 MG | 8% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 28 MG | 7% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 299 MG | 24% | |
| Potassium, K | 288 MG | 6% | |
| Sodium, Na | 1,140 MG | 50% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.0 MG | 9% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 9% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.2 MG | 10% | |
| Selenium, Se | 26.1 UG | 47% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 17.7g per 100g.
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (24% DV).
- Rich source of Sodium, Na (50% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Selenium, Se (47% DV).
- Rich source of Niacin (51% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Pantothenic acid (23% DV).
About KFC, Popcorn Chicken
KFC's Popcorn Chicken is small irregular pieces of chicken breast coated in a heavily seasoned breading and fried. The fat content is high due to the frying, and the breading-to-meat ratio means carbs and fat eat into what would otherwise be a lean protein source. Fiber is low, sodium is high. They're snackable and hard to stop eating, which is both their appeal and their nutritional downside.
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in KFC, Popcorn Chicken include Niacin (51% DV) , Sodium, Na (50% DV) , Selenium, Se (47% DV) , Vitamin B-6 (30% DV) , and Phosphorus, P (24% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 351 calories per 100 grams, KFC, Popcorn Chicken gets 20% of its calories from protein, 24% from carbohydrates, and 56% from fat. This is energy-dense, similar to nuts, oils, and concentrated foods.
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