Original Twister® Calories & Nutrition
Limited Time Offers · KFC Menu Item
Item Overview
Original Twister® is a limited time offers option on the KFC menu with 1101 calories, 28.6g protein, 88.4g carbs, and 73.1g fat per listed serving.
Based on macro profile, this item is a lower-sugar and higher-sodium choice. It delivers around 2.6g protein per 100 calories.
Calories per serving
55% of 2,000 kcal daily goal
Macronutrient breakdown
- Protein28.6g10%
- Fat73.1g58%
- Carbs88.4g31%
Protein
28.6g
57% DV
Total Fat
73.1g
94% DV
Carbohydrates
88.4g
32% DV
Full Nutrition Facts
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
| Calories | 1101 kcal55% DV |
| Total Fat | 73.1 g94% DV |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g61% DV |
| Total Carbohydrates | 88.4 g32% DV |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g9% DV |
| Sugars | 7.1 g |
| Protein | 28.6 g57% DV |
| Sodium | 2041.7 mg89% DV |
What the Calories Are Made Of
Of the 1101 calories in Original Twister®, approximately 58% come from fat (73g × 9 kcal/g = 658 kcal), 31% from carbohydrates (88g × 4 kcal/g = 354 kcal), and 10% from protein (29g × 4 kcal/g = 114 kcal).
This makes Original Twister® 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 Original Twister® with Bacon, Original Twister® has around 6% fewer calories. Protein is 28.6g vs 33.2g, and carbs are 88.4g vs 88.9g.
Best choice if you want more protein per serving.
Where It Ranks in Limited Time Offers
Original Twister® ranks 2nd out of 16 items in the Limited Time Offers category by calorie count. It has more calories than 14 items in this category and fewer than 1.
The lowest-calorie option in this category is Fried Pickles at 37 kcal. The highest-calorie option is Original Twister® with Bacon at 1172 kcal. The Limited Time Offers category averages 484 kcal.
How Long to Burn Off Original Twister®
At 1101 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
5 hr 15 min
Running
2 hr 37 min
Cycling
3 hr 20 min
Swimming
2 hr 49 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 Original Twister®?
Original Twister® contains about 1101 calories per listed serving.
Is Original Twister® high in protein?
Original Twister® provides 28.6g of protein and around 2.6g protein per 100 calories.
How much sodium is in Original Twister®?
Original Twister® contains 2042mg of sodium per serving — about 89% 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 Twister®?
Original Twister® has 88g of total carbohydrates, which is about 32% of the 275g recommended daily intake. It contains 2.5g of dietary fiber per serving.
Is Original Twister® high in saturated fat?
Original Twister® contains 12g of saturated fat per serving — 61% 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 Twister® suitable for a low-calorie diet?
At 1101 calories, Original Twister® accounts for about 55% 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 Twister®?
A KFC Original Twister® has 1101 calories per serving. The exact value can vary slightly by location and preparation, but 1101 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.