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KFC Chicken Thigh , Original Recipe - Nutrition Facts and detailed Analysis
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Chicken Thigh, Original Recipe

KFC

KFC - Chicken Thigh, Original Recipe has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 6.61g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 17.64 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 8, for KFC - Chicken Thigh, Original Recipe, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein26%
 Calories from Fat65%
 Calories from Carbs10%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietHIGH
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Sodium823.4 mg34.3%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate6.6 g2.2%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber1.1 g4.4%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein17.6 g35.3%Top 30%High

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat19.8 g30.5%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat5 g24.8%Top 30%High

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18 g 27.7%

Saturated Fat 4.5 g 22.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 95 mg 31.7%

Sodium 747 mg 31.1%

Total Carbohydrates 6 g 2%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 16 g 32%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium Iron

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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