Original Twister® with Bacon Calories & Nutrition
Limited Time Offers · KFC Menu Item
Item Overview
Original Twister® with Bacon is a limited time offers option on the KFC menu with 1172 calories, 33.2g protein, 88.9g carbs, and 78.8g fat per listed serving.
Based on macro profile, this item is a lower-sugar and higher-sodium choice. It delivers around 2.8g protein per 100 calories.
Calories per serving
59% of 2,000 kcal daily goal
Macronutrient breakdown
- Protein33.2g11%
- Fat78.8g59%
- Carbs88.9g30%
Protein
33.2g
66% DV
Total Fat
78.8g
101% DV
Carbohydrates
88.9g
32% DV
Full Nutrition Facts
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
| Calories | 1172 kcal59% DV |
| Total Fat | 78.8 g101% DV |
| Saturated Fat | 30.6 g153% DV |
| Total Carbohydrates | 88.9 g32% DV |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g9% DV |
| Sugars | 7.6 g |
| Protein | 33.2 g66% DV |
| Sodium | 2299.2 mg100% DV |
What the Calories Are Made Of
Of the 1172 calories in Original Twister® with Bacon, approximately 59% come from fat (79g × 9 kcal/g = 709 kcal), 30% from carbohydrates (89g × 4 kcal/g = 356 kcal), and 11% from protein (33g × 4 kcal/g = 133 kcal).
This makes Original Twister® with Bacon 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®, Original Twister® with Bacon has about 6% more calories. Protein is 33.2g vs 28.6g, and carbs are 88.9g vs 88.4g.
Best choice if you want more protein per serving.
Where It Ranks in Limited Time Offers
Original Twister® with Bacon ranks 1st out of 16 items in the Limited Time Offers category by calorie count. It is the highest-calorie item in this category.
The lowest-calorie option in this category is Fried Pickles at 37 kcal. The Limited Time Offers category averages 484 kcal.
How Long to Burn Off Original Twister® with Bacon
At 1172 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 35 min
Running
2 hr 47 min
Cycling
3 hr 33 min
Swimming
3 hr
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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Higher Calorie Alternatives
This item is already among the higher-calorie options in this category.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in Original Twister® with Bacon?
Original Twister® with Bacon contains about 1172 calories per listed serving.
Is Original Twister® with Bacon high in protein?
Original Twister® with Bacon provides 33.2g of protein and around 2.8g protein per 100 calories.
How much sodium is in Original Twister® with Bacon?
Original Twister® with Bacon contains 2299mg of sodium per serving — about 100% 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® with Bacon?
Original Twister® with Bacon has 89g 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® with Bacon high in saturated fat?
Original Twister® with Bacon contains 31g of saturated fat per serving — 153% 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® with Bacon suitable for a low-calorie diet?
At 1172 calories, Original Twister® with Bacon accounts for about 59% 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® with Bacon?
A KFC Original Twister® with Bacon has 1172 calories per serving. The exact value can vary slightly by location and preparation, but 1172 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.