Biscuit Calories & Nutrition
Homestyle Sides · KFC Menu Item
Item Overview
Biscuit is a homestyle sides option on the KFC menu with 175 calories, 3.6g protein, 22.3g carbs, and 8g fat per listed serving.
Based on macro profile, this item is a lower-sugar and moderate-sodium choice. It delivers around 2.1g protein per 100 calories.
Calories per serving
9% of 2,000 kcal daily goal
Macronutrient breakdown
- Protein3.6g8%
- Fat8g41%
- Carbs22.3g51%
Protein
3.6g
7% DV
Total Fat
8g
10% DV
Carbohydrates
22.3g
8% DV
Full Nutrition Facts
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
| Calories | 175 kcal9% DV |
| Total Fat | 8 g10% DV |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g23% DV |
| Total Carbohydrates | 22.3 g8% DV |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g5% DV |
| Sugars | 1.5 g |
| Protein | 3.6 g7% DV |
| Sodium | 517.4 mg22% DV |
What the Calories Are Made Of
Of the 175 calories in Biscuit, approximately 41% come from fat (8g × 9 kcal/g = 72 kcal), 51% from carbohydrates (22g × 4 kcal/g = 89 kcal), and 8% from protein (4g × 4 kcal/g = 14 kcal).
This makes Biscuit a carb-forward item — the majority of its calories come from carbohydrates. The macro donut chart above shows this split visually.
How It Compares
Compared with Coleslaw, Biscuit has about 3% more calories. Protein is 3.6g vs 1g, and carbs are 22.3g vs 14g.
Best choice if you are trying to keep meal calories lower.
Where It Ranks in Homestyle Sides
Biscuit ranks 13th out of 21 items in the Homestyle Sides category by calorie count. It has more calories than 8 items in this category and fewer than 12.
The lowest-calorie option in this category is Green Beans at 25 kcal. The highest-calorie option is Secret Recipe Fries (Family) at 840 kcal. The Homestyle Sides category averages 309 kcal.
How Long to Burn Off Biscuit
At 175 calories, here is roughly how long common activities would take to burn this off, based on a 70 kg (154 lb) person at moderate intensity.
Walking
50 min
Running
25 min
Cycling
32 min
Swimming
27 min
Burn estimates are approximate and vary with body weight, fitness level, and exact pace.
Ingredient And Allergen Note
Ingredient composition and allergens can vary by restaurant and customization choices. Use this nutrition page as planning guidance, then confirm allergens and preparation details at checkout.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in Biscuit?
Biscuit contains about 175 calories per listed serving.
Is Biscuit high in protein?
Biscuit provides 3.6g of protein and around 2.1g protein per 100 calories.
How much sodium is in Biscuit?
Biscuit contains 517mg of sodium per serving — about 22% of the 2300mg recommended daily limit. This is high for a single item; nutrition guidance generally suggests keeping individual meals under 600–800mg of sodium when possible.
What are the carbs in Biscuit?
Biscuit has 22g of total carbohydrates, which is about 8% of the 275g recommended daily intake. It contains 1.4g of dietary fiber per serving.
Is Biscuit high in saturated fat?
Biscuit contains 5g of saturated fat per serving — 23% of the recommended 20g daily limit. This is moderate relative to other fried KFC items but worth accounting for if you are managing saturated fat intake.
Is Biscuit suitable for a low-calorie diet?
At 175 calories, Biscuit accounts for about 9% of a standard 2000-calorie daily goal. That's a substantial share for a single item — most low-calorie meal plans target 400–500 calories per meal. If you're aiming for lighter options, the KFC Calories Calculator can help you find alternatives and track your full meal total.
How many calories are in a KFC Biscuit?
A KFC Biscuit has 175 calories per serving. The exact value can vary slightly by location and preparation, but 175 kcal is the standard reference value from KFC's published nutrition data. This covers all standard components as listed in KFC's published nutrition data.
% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA reference values). Actual nutritional needs may vary.