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Classic Chicken Sandwich calories & nutrition

The KFC Classic Chicken Sandwich has 650 calories, 34 g protein, 49 g carbs and 35 g fat.

650calories · 32% of a day
34 gprotein
49 gcarbs
35 gfat
Checked Sep 9, 2026
KFC Classic Chicken Sandwich

Nutrition Facts

Serving1 item
Calories650
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35 g45%
Saturated Fat 4 g22%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 90 mg30%
Sodium 1,260 mg55%
Total Carbohydrate 49 g18%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Total Sugars 6 g
Protein 34 g68%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA). Values from the chain's published nutrition, 2026 menu.

Good for weight loss?

It can fit. 650 calories is 32% of a 2,000 calorie day; pair it with a light breakfast and dinner, and skip the soda and fries.

#7 of 11 KFC meals by protein per calorie.

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More protein for about the same calories

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Questions

How many calories are in the KFC Classic Chicken Sandwich?

The KFC Classic Chicken Sandwich has 650 calories, on the 2026 menu.

How much protein is in the Classic Chicken Sandwich?

34 g of protein, or 5.2 g for every 100 calories. That ranks #7 of 11 KFC meals by protein per calorie.

How many carbs and how much fat are in the Classic Chicken Sandwich?

49 g of carbs (1 g fiber, 6 g sugar) and 35 g of fat.

How much sodium is in the Classic Chicken Sandwich?

1,260 mg, 55% of the 2,300 mg daily limit in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Is the KFC Classic Chicken Sandwich good for weight loss?

It can fit. 650 calories is 32% of a 2,000 calorie day; pair it with a light breakfast and dinner, and skip the soda and fries.

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Nutrition from KFC's published information for the 2026 menu. Recipes change; check with the restaurant if it matters. MenuTrim is not affiliated with KFC.