USDA Standard Reference · Fast Foods
KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Breast, meat only, skin and breading removed
Nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 170739).
- 149
- Calories
- 26.9g
- Protein
- 4.6g
- Fat
KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Breast, meat only, skin and breading removed contains 149 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.
What This Food Tells Us
KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Breast, meat only, skin and breading removed is catalogued in the USDA FoodData Central database under FDC ID 170739 as a usda standard reference entry, belonging to the "Fast Foods" food group. Each 152g serving delivers 149 calories. This macronutrient profile shapes how the food contributes to daily energy needs and fits into different eating patterns.
Looking deeper at the nutrient density, fiber data is not reported for this entry and 499mg of sodium (22% of the 2,300mg daily limit). Understanding the energy split between protein, fat, and carbohydrates helps you decide whether this food aligns with low-carb, high-protein, or balanced-macro eating plans. Notable micronutrient strengths include Cholesterol at 32% DV, Sodium, Na at 22% DV.
Based on the per-100g standardization (FDA convention), KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Breast, meat only, skin and breading removed qualifies as high protein within common dietary frameworks. All figures originate from USDA laboratory analysis or manufacturer-submitted label data under the FDC USDA Standard Reference program. USDA stores values at a 100g standardization to enable apples-to-apples comparison; this page surfaces both the per-serving FDA-label values (matching the package) and the per-100g basis when they differ. Use the Similar Foods section below to see 6 nutritionally comparable items, or browse the full "Fast Foods" category for context. For a broader view, the nutrition guides linked below explain how to read daily values, compare foods fairly, and spot hidden sugars that routine label reading misses.
Allergen indicators
No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list — always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
149 kcal = 7% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
How KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Breast, meat only, skin and breading removed compares to Fast Foods
Per 100 g, against the average across all fast foods foods in USDA FoodData Central.
97% Higher in protein than 97% of fast foods on record, a standout in its group.
Category averages computed live across the USDA Fast Foods group. Compare against a specific food →
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.0 G | 0% |
| Energy | 149.0 KCAL | — |
| Protein | 26.9 G | 0% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.6 G | 0% |
| Ash | 2.3 G | — |
| Energy | 622.0 kJ | — |
| Water | 66.4 G | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1.5 G | — |
| Arginine | 1.5 G | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1.8 G | — |
| Betaine | 10.7 MG | — |
| Choline, total | 93.4 MG | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 G | — |
| Glutamic acid | 6.3 G | — |
| Glycine | 2.3 G | — |
| Histidine | 0.6 G | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.7 G | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.8 G | — |
| Leucine | 1.6 G | — |
| Lysine | 1.2 G | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 G | — |
| Niacin | 8.7 MG | — |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.1 MG | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1.0 G | — |
| Proline | 2.2 G | — |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | — |
| Serine | 1.0 G | — |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | — |
| Threonine | 0.9 G | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 G | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.8 G | — |
| Valine | 1.0 G | — |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.3 UG | — |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.3 MG | — |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 25.0 MG | 2% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.5 MG | 3% |
| Potassium, K | 285.0 MG | 6% |
| Sodium, Na | 499.0 MG | 22% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | — |
| Magnesium, Mg | 27.0 MG | — |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | — |
| Phosphorus, P | 255.0 MG | — |
| Retinol | 5.0 UG | — |
| Selenium, Se | 33.1 UG | — |
| Vitamin A, IU | 15 IU | — |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 5.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.3 MG | — |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.0 MG | — |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 96.0 MG | 32% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.0 G | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.0 G | — |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.3 G | — |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.0 G | — |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.0 G | — |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.2 G | — |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.2 G | — |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.7 G | — |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 1.7 G | — |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.7 G | — |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 0.6 G | — |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.1 G | — |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.1 G | — |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.7 G | — |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.2 G | — |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.0 G | — |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.0 G | — |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.0 G | — |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.1 G | — |
| PUFA 18:3i | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.0 G | — |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.0 MG | — |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.0 MG | — |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.2 MG | — |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.0 MG | — |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.0 MG | — |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.0 MG | — |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.0 MG | — |
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Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central October 2024 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 170739) — USDA Standard Reference database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.