Original Recipe® Tenders Kids Meal Calories & Nutrition
Kids Meal · KFC Menu Item
Item Overview
Original Recipe® Tenders Kids Meal is a kids meal option on the KFC menu with 350 calories, 21g protein, 39g carbs, and 12g fat per listed serving.
Based on macro profile, this item is a lower-sugar and higher-sodium choice. It delivers around 6g protein per 100 calories.
Calories per serving
18% of 2,000 kcal daily goal
Macronutrient breakdown
- Protein21g24%
- Fat12g31%
- Carbs39g45%
Protein
21g
42% DV
Total Fat
12g
15% DV
Carbohydrates
39g
14% DV
Full Nutrition Facts
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
| Calories | 350 kcal18% DV |
| Total Fat | 12 g15% DV |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g8% DV |
| Total Carbohydrates | 39 g14% DV |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g0% DV |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 21 g42% DV |
| Sodium | 810 mg35% DV |
What the Calories Are Made Of
Of the 350 calories in Original Recipe® Tenders Kids Meal, approximately 31% come from fat (12g × 9 kcal/g = 108 kcal), 45% from carbohydrates (39g × 4 kcal/g = 156 kcal), and 24% from protein (21g × 4 kcal/g = 84 kcal).
This makes Original Recipe® Tenders Kids Meal 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 Kentucky Fried Chicken Nuggets Kids Meal, Original Recipe® Tenders Kids Meal has about 106% more calories. Protein is 21g vs 17g, and carbs are 39g vs 7g.
Best choice if you want more protein per serving.
Where It Ranks in Kids Meal
Original Recipe® Tenders Kids Meal ranks 1st out of 2 items in the Kids Meal category by calorie count. It is the highest-calorie item in this category.
The lowest-calorie option in this category is Kentucky Fried Chicken Nuggets Kids Meal at 170 kcal. The Kids Meal category averages 260 kcal.
How Long to Burn Off Original Recipe® Tenders Kids Meal
At 350 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 40 min
Running
50 min
Cycling
1 hr 4 min
Swimming
54 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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Lower Calorie Alternatives
Higher Calorie Alternatives
This item is already among the higher-calorie options in this category.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in Original Recipe® Tenders Kids Meal?
Original Recipe® Tenders Kids Meal contains about 350 calories per listed serving.
Is Original Recipe® Tenders Kids Meal high in protein?
Original Recipe® Tenders Kids Meal provides 21g of protein and around 6g protein per 100 calories.
How much sodium is in Original Recipe® Tenders Kids Meal?
Original Recipe® Tenders Kids Meal contains 810mg of sodium per serving — about 35% 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 Original Recipe® Tenders Kids Meal?
Original Recipe® Tenders Kids Meal has 39g of total carbohydrates, which is about 14% of the 275g recommended daily intake.
Is Original Recipe® Tenders Kids Meal high in saturated fat?
Original Recipe® Tenders Kids Meal contains 2g of saturated fat per serving — 8% 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 Original Recipe® Tenders Kids Meal suitable for a low-calorie diet?
At 350 calories, Original Recipe® Tenders Kids Meal accounts for about 18% 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 Original Recipe® Tenders Kids Meal?
A KFC Original Recipe® Tenders Kids Meal has 350 calories per serving. The exact value can vary slightly by location and preparation, but 350 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.