Potato Wedges Calories & Nutrition
Limited Time Offers · KFC Menu Item
Item Overview
Potato Wedges is a limited time offers option on the KFC menu with 316 calories, 4.5g protein, 40.4g carbs, and 15.1g fat per listed serving.
Based on macro profile, this item is a lower-sugar and higher-sodium choice. It delivers around 1.4g protein per 100 calories.
Calories per serving
16% of 2,000 kcal daily goal
Macronutrient breakdown
- Protein4.5g6%
- Fat15.1g43%
- Carbs40.4g51%
Protein
4.5g
9% DV
Total Fat
15.1g
19% DV
Carbohydrates
40.4g
15% DV
Full Nutrition Facts
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
| Calories | 316 kcal16% DV |
| Total Fat | 15.1 g19% DV |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g9% DV |
| Total Carbohydrates | 40.4 g15% DV |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g14% DV |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 4.5 g9% DV |
| Sodium | 826.7 mg36% DV |
What the Calories Are Made Of
Of the 316 calories in Potato Wedges, approximately 43% come from fat (15g × 9 kcal/g = 136 kcal), 51% from carbohydrates (40g × 4 kcal/g = 162 kcal), and 6% from protein (5g × 4 kcal/g = 18 kcal).
This makes Potato Wedges 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 Mashed Potatoes With Gravy (Medium), Potato Wedges has about 79% more calories. Protein is 4.5g vs 3.8g, and carbs are 40.4g vs 27.2g.
Best choice if you want a fuller, more calorie-dense menu option.
Where It Ranks in Limited Time Offers
Potato Wedges ranks 10th out of 16 items in the Limited Time Offers category by calorie count. It has more calories than 6 items in this category and fewer than 9.
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 Potato Wedges
At 316 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 30 min
Running
45 min
Cycling
57 min
Swimming
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 Potato Wedges?
Potato Wedges contains about 316 calories per listed serving.
Is Potato Wedges high in protein?
Potato Wedges provides 4.5g of protein and around 1.4g protein per 100 calories.
How much sodium is in Potato Wedges?
Potato Wedges contains 827mg of sodium per serving — about 36% 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 Potato Wedges?
Potato Wedges has 40g of total carbohydrates, which is about 15% of the 275g recommended daily intake. It contains 4g of dietary fiber per serving.
Is Potato Wedges high in saturated fat?
Potato Wedges contains 2g of saturated fat per serving — 9% 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 Potato Wedges suitable for a low-calorie diet?
At 316 calories, Potato Wedges accounts for about 16% 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 Potato Wedges?
A KFC Potato Wedges has 316 calories per serving. The exact value can vary slightly by location and preparation, but 316 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.