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Original Recipe® Tenders Calories & Nutrition

World Famous Chicken · KFC Menu Item

Item Overview

Original Recipe® Tenders is a world famous chicken option on the KFC menu with 170 calories, 11g protein, 20g carbs, and 6g fat per listed serving.

Based on macro profile, this item is a lower-sugar and moderate-sodium choice. It delivers around 6.5g protein per 100 calories.

Calories per serving

170kcal

9% of 2,000 kcal daily goal

Low calorie

Macronutrient breakdown

  • Protein11g25%
  • Fat6g30%
  • Carbs20g45%

Protein

11g

22% DV

Total Fat

6g

8% DV

Carbohydrates

20g

7% DV

Full Nutrition Facts

% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Calories170 kcal9% DV
Total Fat6 g8% DV
Saturated Fat0.5 g3% DV
Total Carbohydrates20 g7% DV
Dietary Fiber0 g0% DV
Sugars0 g
Protein11 g22% DV
Sodium400 mg17% DV

How It Compares

Compared with Chicken On The Bone - Extra Crispy™: Extra Crispy™ Chicken Drumstick, Original Recipe® Tenders has about 0% more calories. Protein is 11g vs 10g, and carbs are 20g vs 5g.

Best choice if you are trying to keep meal calories lower.

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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Lower Calorie Alternatives

Chicken On The Bone - Kentucky Grilled® Chicken: Kentucky Grilled Chicken® Thigh (150 cal)Chicken On The Bone - Spicy Crispy: Spicy Crispy Chicken Drumstick (130 cal)Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Whole Wing (130 cal)

Higher Calorie Alternatives

Chicken On The Bone - Kentucky Grilled® Chicken: Kentucky Grilled Chicken® Breast (210 cal)Chicken On The Bone - Spicy Crispy: Spicy Crispy Chicken Thigh (270 cal)Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Thigh (280 cal)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Original Recipe® Tenders?

Original Recipe® Tenders contains about 170 calories per listed serving.

Is Original Recipe® Tenders high in protein?

Original Recipe® Tenders provides 11g of protein and around 6.5g protein per 100 calories.

Is Original Recipe® Tenders a lighter KFC option?

Compared with many KFC items, Original Recipe® Tenders is on the lighter side for calories.