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KFC Original Recipe Breast — 1 breastS
Fast Food · #4 of 55

KFC Original Recipe Breast

1 breast · Chicken

62/100S tier
Calories39
Protein39g
Fiber0g
Sodium119mg
Sugar0g

Graded S — 62 out of 100, #4 of 55 fast food. Low sugar carries the score (100/100); fiber drags it down (0/100).

The short version: 39g protein — the Colonel's most protein-efficient piece.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per serving (1 breast)
Calories39
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21g27%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 135mg45%
Sodium 1190mg52%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 39g78%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 62

Low sugar ×20100
Low saturated fat ×2084
Protein ×2067
Low sodium ×2062
Fiber ×100
Micronutrients ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#4 of 55 in Fast Food. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is KFC Original Recipe Breast healthy?

It grades S — 62 out of 100, #4 of 55 fast food in our system. 39g protein — the Colonel's most protein-efficient piece.

How many calories are in KFC Original Recipe Breast?

39 calories per serving (1 breast). For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for KFC Original Recipe Breast calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.