KFC Classic Chicken Sandwich Calories & Nutrition
Premium, all-white chicken meat is double-breaded with KFC’s Extra Crispy™ recipe then served with thick, crispy, crinkle cut pickles and your choice of mayo or spicy sauce. All the fixings are served on a freshly-toasted brioche bun.
One classic chicken sandwich has 650 calories, 35 grams fat, 49 grams carbohydrates, and 34 grams protein.
This is your complete guide to the nutritional information, ingredients, and allergens in KFC’s Classic Chicken Sandwich.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size
Nutrition facts, including calories, are presented in this guide based on a single serving measured as one chicken sandwich.
Percentage daily value (% DV) illustrates how much one nutrient contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 (the standard measure used by the FDA to provide general nutrition guidance).
Calories in KFC Chicken Sandwich
There are 650 calories in a KFC Classic Chicken Sandwich.
Dietary fat makes up the largest portion of total calories. Carbohydrates deliver about 30% of the total calories and the remaining 21% is from protein.
- Fat: 315 calories
- Carbs: 200 calories
- Protein: 135 calories
- Total: 650 calories per sandwich
The above summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by KFC. Calories may vary as a result of how the sandwich is prepared.
Dietary Fat
One classic chicken sandwich contains 35 grams total fat, including 4.5 grams saturated fat.
Based on general guidelines recommended by the FDA, the amount of dietary fat in one sandwich is considered high. To clarify, the U.S. FDA states that a “20% DV or more of a nutrient per serving is considered high.”
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
Sodium
Also note that one chicken sandwich contains 1,260 milligrams of sodium. That’s over half the FDA-recommended sodium content for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
According to KFC, the nutritional content data is based on U.S. formulations. Actual nutrition facts may vary based on seasonal influences, differences in product assembly at the local restaurant, and other factors. KFC may alter product formulations and ingredients without notice.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 Sandwich
CALORIES
650TOTAL FAT
35g(54%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
49g(16%DV)
PROTEIN
34g| Saturated Fat | 4.5g (23%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 90mg (30%DV) |
| Sodium | 1260mg (53%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g (4%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 6g |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here is the list of ingredients in a KFC Classic Chicken Sandwich.
Ingredients: Unbleached Enriched Flour, Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Yellow Corn Flour, Dextrose, Corn Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate, Natural Flavor, Dough Conditioners, Corn Maltodextrins, Vegetable Proteins, Annatto and Tumeric (for color), Sesame Flour, Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Propionate (to retard spoilage), Water, Seasoning, Potassium and Sodium Phosphates, Salt, Spices, Monosodium Glutamate, Corn Starch, Sodium Bicarbonate, Garlic Powder, Canola Oil, Citric Acid, Natural Flavorings, Sugar, Corn Syrup Solids, and Calcium Silicate (anti caking agent). May include Modified Corn Starch and Spice Extractives. Pickles, Water, Salt, Distilled Vinegar, Calcium Chloride, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Natural Flavors, Turmeric, Soybean Oil, Water, Egg Yolks and Eggs, Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Spices, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Calcium Disodium EDTA (to protect flavor).
What is Calcium Disodium EDTA?
This odorless crystalline powder has a slight salty flavor. As a food additive, it’s used to preserve flavor, color and texture, and to increase the shelf life of foods. It binds to metals to prevent discoloration or a reduction in flavor.
Calcium Disodium EDTA is often found in sauces and salad dressings, mayonnaise, canned carbonated soft drinks, canned vegetables, and pickled vegetables.
Other fast food menu items and packaged foods that contain calcium disodium EDTA include:
Allergens
The chicken sandwich is made with soy and wheat. It’s prepared on the same equipment that is used to make other menu items, including those that may contain dairy or eggs.
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts, allergens, and ingredients source: KFC Corporation
