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Nutrition Facts
* 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. 620 calories is 31% of a 2,000 calorie day; pair it with a light breakfast and dinner, and skip the soda and fries.
#10 of 11 KFC meals by protein per calorie.
Lighter swaps at KFC
Fewer calories, similar protein
 Original Recipe Chicken BreastFried Chicken & Wings · Original Recipe | 390 | 39 g | 11 g | 21 g | 1,190 mg |
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Spicy Crispy Chicken BreastFried Chicken & Wings · Spicy Crispy | 350 | 30 g | 11 g | 20 g | 1,100 mg |
 Original Recipe Chicken ThighFried Chicken & Wings · Original Recipe | 280 | 19 g | 8 g | 19 g | 910 mg |
More protein for about the same calories
Original Recipe Chicken BreastFried Chicken & Wings · Original Recipe | 390 | 39 g | 11 g | 21 g | 1,190 mg |
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Extra Crispy Chicken BreastFried Chicken & Wings · Extra Crispy | 530 | 35 g | 18 g | 35 g | 1,150 mg |
 Spicy Chicken SandwichSandwiches | 620 | 34 g | 49 g | 33 g | 2,140 mg |
Questions
How many calories are in the KFC Popcorn Chicken?
The KFC Popcorn Chicken has 620 calories, on the 2026 menu.
How much protein is in the Popcorn Chicken?
23 g of protein, or 3.7 g for every 100 calories. That ranks #10 of 11 KFC meals by protein per calorie.
How many carbs and how much fat are in the Popcorn Chicken?
40 g of carbs (2 g fiber, 0 g sugar) and 41 g of fat.
How much sodium is in the Popcorn Chicken?
1,970 mg, 86% of the 2,300 mg daily limit in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Is the KFC Popcorn Chicken good for weight loss?
It can fit. 620 calories is 31% of a 2,000 calorie day; pair it with a light breakfast and dinner, and skip the soda and fries.
Eat at KFC. Still lose weight.
At KFC, the Spicy Crispy Chicken Thigh is 270 calories and the Popcorn Chicken Combo is 940. MenuTrim builds your personal plan and shows which one fits today.
- Daily calories for your goalFrom your weight, goal weight and pace.
- A protein target and a per-meal limitSo one meal out doesn't take the whole day.
- The date you'll reach your goalAn estimate from your pace, updated as you log.
- KFC orders that fit, marked15,000+ dishes at 50 chains, all from 2026 menus.
Build your plan in the app.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.