KFC - Thigh has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 12.12g 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 17.17 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.
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 12, for KFC - Thigh, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 21% | |
| Calories from Fat | 64% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 15% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- High in Cholesterol
- High in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 3.6 mg | 6.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 80.8 mg | 8.1% | Top 30% | High |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15.2% | Top 30% | High |
| Sodium | 686.9 mg | 28.6% | Top 30% | High |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.1 g | 4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
| Sugars | 1 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17.2 g | 34.3% | Top 30% | High |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 23.2 g | 35.7% | Top 30% | High |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30.3% | Top 30% | High |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23 g 35.4%
Saturated Fat 6 g 30%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 85 mg 28.3%
Sodium 680 mg 28.3%
Total Carbohydrates 12 g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 1 g
Protein 17 g 34%
Vitamin A Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 8% Iron 15%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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