KFC Secret Recipe Fries (Regular Size)

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.

KFC Secret Fries Nutritional Info

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 unless otherwise noted.

Reference to a percentage daily value (%DV) is a measure of how much the select 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.

Here is a summary of the amount of calories by macronutrient in each serving:

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.

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.

Sodium

One serving of the french fries contains 1,100 milligrams of sodium. That is nearly half of the recommended limit for an entire day. That’s considered high, especially for a single side dish.

Ingredients and Allergens in French Fries

Ingredients

While it often seems like french fries are simply potatoes, salt, and oil, there are actually many ingredients used to make fast food fries.

Additives such as disodium dihyrdrogen pryophosphate (an inorganic compound extracted from phosphate rock) and tricalcium phosphate help maintain color and prevent the food from sticking together.

MSG is often used to enhance flavors and potassium chloride enriches foods with potassium. The latter is a metal halide salt of potassium and chlorine.

Here is the list of ingredients in KFC fries.

Ingredients in french 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, 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)

Allergens

The fries served at KFC are not made with any of the nine major food allergens. However, fast food kitchens have limited space.

Many food items, particularly fried foods, may be prepped or cooked using shared oil and/or equipment. KFC french fries may contain or come into contact with other menu items that contain egg, milk, soy, wheat, or other allergens.

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