Zinger, Fillet Burger, Original Recipe, popcorn chicken — here's what your KFC UK order really adds up to.
Quick answer: A KFC Zinger burger is about 450 kcal, an Original Recipe chicken piece about 140 kcal, and regular fries about 290 kcal.
KFC's chicken can actually be decent protein — it's the fries, gravy and sides that stack up the calories. Here are typical UK values so you can build a smarter bucket.
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Recipe Chicken (1 piece) | ~200 kcal | ~19 g | ~6 g | ~12 g |
| Fillet Burger | ~419 kcal | ~28 g | ~44 g | ~14 g |
| Zinger Burger | ~450 kcal | ~26 g | ~44 g | ~19 g |
| Tower Burger | ~620 kcal | ~30 g | ~54 g | ~30 g |
| Popcorn Chicken (regular) | ~285 kcal | ~17 g | ~22 g | ~15 g |
| Mini Fillet (1) | ~170 kcal | ~11 g | ~14 g | ~8 g |
| Regular Fries | ~330 kcal | ~4 g | ~42 g | ~15 g |
| Large Fries | ~487 kcal | ~6 g | ~62 g | ~22 g |
| Gravy (regular) | ~80 kcal | ~1 g | ~9 g | ~4 g |
Typical UK estimates; values vary by cut and portion. Always check KFC's official nutrition info for exact figures.
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Try MacroSnap freeAround 450–540 calories in the UK, with roughly 26g protein, depending on recipe and sides.
One piece is around 200 calories with about 19g protein — a thigh is higher than a wing or drumstick.
Original Recipe pieces and the Fillet Burger give the best protein per calorie. Share the fries and skip the gravy to keep it lean.
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