Cheese Curds Calories & Nutrition
Homestyle Sides · KFC Menu Item
Item Overview
Cheese Curds is a homestyle sides option on the KFC menu with 345 calories, 16.8g protein, 16.9g carbs, and 23.4g fat per listed serving.
Based on macro profile, this item is a lower-sugar and moderate-sodium choice. It delivers around 4.9g protein per 100 calories.
Calories per serving
17% of 2,000 kcal daily goal
Macronutrient breakdown
- Protein16.8g19%
- Fat23.4g61%
- Carbs16.9g20%
Protein
16.8g
34% DV
Total Fat
23.4g
30% DV
Carbohydrates
16.9g
6% DV
Full Nutrition Facts
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
| Calories | 345 kcal17% DV |
| Total Fat | 23.4 g30% DV |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g57% DV |
| Total Carbohydrates | 16.9 g6% DV |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g0% DV |
| Sugars | 0.9 g |
| Protein | 16.8 g34% DV |
| Sodium | 638.6 mg28% DV |
What the Calories Are Made Of
Of the 345 calories in Cheese Curds, approximately 61% come from fat (23g × 9 kcal/g = 211 kcal), 20% from carbohydrates (17g × 4 kcal/g = 68 kcal), and 19% from protein (17g × 4 kcal/g = 67 kcal).
This makes Cheese Curds a fat-forward item — more than a third of its calories come from fat. The macro donut chart above shows this split visually.
How It Compares
Compared with Secret Recipe Fries, Cheese Curds has about 8% more calories. Protein is 16.8g vs 5g, and carbs are 16.9g vs 41g.
Best choice if you want a fuller, more calorie-dense menu option.
Where It Ranks in Homestyle Sides
Cheese Curds ranks 7th out of 21 items in the Homestyle Sides category by calorie count. It has more calories than 14 items in this category and fewer than 6.
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 Cheese Curds
At 345 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
1 hr 39 min
Running
49 min
Cycling
1 hr 3 min
Swimming
53 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 Cheese Curds?
Cheese Curds contains about 345 calories per listed serving.
Is Cheese Curds high in protein?
Cheese Curds provides 16.8g of protein and around 4.9g protein per 100 calories.
How much sodium is in Cheese Curds?
Cheese Curds contains 639mg of sodium per serving — about 28% 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 Cheese Curds?
Cheese Curds has 17g of total carbohydrates, which is about 6% of the 275g recommended daily intake.
Is Cheese Curds high in saturated fat?
Cheese Curds contains 11g of saturated fat per serving — 57% 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 Cheese Curds suitable for a low-calorie diet?
At 345 calories, Cheese Curds accounts for about 17% 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 Cheese Curds?
A KFC Cheese Curds has 345 calories per serving. The exact value can vary slightly by location and preparation, but 345 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.