KFC Secret Recipe Fries (Regular Size) Nutrition
French Fries served at Kentucky Fried Chicken are marketed as Secret Recipe Fries. They are made with a secret blend of herbs and spices and fried in vegetable oil. The menu offers a regular (individual) size and a large (family) size.
One regular size order of KFC Fries 320 calories, 15 grams fat, 41 grams carbohydrates, and 5 grams protein.
Read post guide for a complete overview of the nutritional information, calories, ingredients, and allergens in Kentucky Fried Chicken Secret Recipe Fries.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size
The fries are listed on the restaurant’s Homestyle Sides menu and offered in two different sizes: regular or family.
Nutritional information in this guide is based on an Individual Size.
Reference to a nutrient’s percentage daily value (%DV) is a measure of how much the nutrient in one serving of fries contributes to a 2,000 calorie daily diet.
Calories
There are 320 calories in a regular side order of KFC Fries.
Over half of the total calories is derived from carbohydrates. Dietary fat makes up 42% of the total calories, and the remaining 6% is from protein.
- Fat: 135 calories
- Carbs: 165 calories
- Protein: 20 calories
- Total: 320 calories per serving
For comparison, a large family-size order of Secret Recipe Fries has a total of 840 calories.
Total Fat
A single side order has 15 grams of total fat, including 2 grams of saturated fat.
According to the U.S. FDA, a nutrient that has a 20% or greater daily value is considered high. The amount of total fat in a serving of fries falls just under that threshold with a 19% daily value.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
Sodium
One serving of the french fries contains 1,100 milligrams of sodium. That is considered high.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 Side Order
CALORIES
320TOTAL FAT
15g(23%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
41g(14%DV)
PROTEIN
5g| Saturated Fat | 2g (10%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg (0%DV) |
| Sodium | 1100g (46%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g (12%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 0g |
%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.
French Fries Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here is the list of ingredients in the KFC fries.
Ingredients: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, 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.
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
