KFC Fries: Nutrition, Calories and Ingredients
The fries served at Kentucky Fried Chicken are branded as Secret Recipe Fries. They are made with a secret blend of herbs and spices and fried in vegetable oil. You can order an individual size, which has 320 calories, or a large size, which has 840 calories.
In this post, we provide an overview of the nutrition, calories, ingredients, and allergens in the fries offered at KFC.
Nutrition
Calories
There are 320 calories in a regular size order of KFC Fries. The majority (51%) of calories is from Carbs. Fat makes up 42% of total calories, and the remaining 7% is from protein. The composition of calories in a regular size order include:
- Fat: 135 calories
- Carbs: 165 calories
- Protein: 20 calories
- Total: 320 calories
A large order of fries has a total of 840 calories.
Sodium
If you’re watching your sodium intake, note that the individual size order of fries includes more than 1,000 milligrams of sodium. That is 46% of the recommended daily value. The family size has nearly 3,000 milligrams of sodium.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients in KFC Secret Recipe Fries
Here is the list of ingredients in the KFC fries.
Sea Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Maltodextrin, Salt, Dextrose, Vegetable Powders (onion, carrot, tomato), Tricalcium Phosphate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Spices, Soybean Oil, Natural Flavors, Potassium Chloride, Paprika Extract (color), Turmeric Extract (color), Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (soybean, canola, cottonseed, and/or sunflower), Bleached Wheat Flour, and contains 2% or less of: Rice Flour, Durum Wheat Semolina, Dextrin, Salt, Degermed Yellow Corn Meal, Cornstarch, Leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate), Dextrose, Xanthan Gum, Annatto Extract (color), and Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate (maintain color).
What is Monosodium Glutamate?
Monosodium Glutamate (or sodium glutamate), frequently known as simply MSG, is the sodium salt of glutamic acid. Glutamic acid is an amino acid that forms protein found naturally in animal (including humans) and plant proteins.
It’s a key component in seaweed extract, the origin of producing monosodium glutamate as a flavor enhancer in foods.
MSG is produced through the fermentation and neutralization of glutamic acid found in plant-based products such as corn, sugar cane, or sugar beets.
Other fast food menu items that are prepared with monosodium glutamate include:
Allergens
The fries served at KFC may be prepared on the same equipment as menu items that contain egg, milk, soy, or wheat.
Nutrition facts, allergens, and ingredients source: KFC Corporation
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.
