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Last updated: Aug 9, 2026
KFC

NEW! Original Recipe® Tender (each)

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KFC NEW! Original Recipe® Tender (each) is carb-leaning, with about 45% of macro calories from carb. Each serving has 170 calories, 11g protein, 20g carbs, and 6g fat, making it a lighter restaurant option to compare with larger meals.

51 grams (51g)
Serving Size
51 g
Serving Weight
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170
Calories
Per serving
11 g
Protein
20 g
Carbs
6 g
Fat

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving

Calories170 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6 g8%
Saturated Fat 0.5 g3%
Trans Fat 0 g—
Cholesterol 30 mg10%
Sodium 400 mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 20 g7%
Dietary Fiber 0 g0%
Total Sugars 0 g—
Protein 11 g22%
Vitamin A—
Vitamin C—
Vitamin D—
Calcium—
Iron—
Potassium—
Caffeine—

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrition Breakdown

170
kcal
Protein11 g (25%)
Carbs20 g (45%)
Fat6 g (30%)
Estimated calorie contribution using 4 kcal/g for protein and carbohydrates and 9 kcal/g for fat.

Meal Planning Insights

Protein density6.5/10

25% of macro calories come from protein.

Satiety index7.8/10

Estimated from protein, fiber, calories, and fat balance.

Activity estimate43 min walk

About 17 minutes of running for these calories.

Key Nutrients

Protein 11 g22%
Fiber 0 g0%
Sodium 400 mg17%
Sugars 0 g—
Saturated Fat 0.5 g3%
How we calculate these values

Diet Compatibility

High protein6.5/10 protein density from 11g protein and 170 calories.Yes
Lower carb20g carbs per serving.Yes
Low fat6g total fat per serving.No
High sugar0g total sugars per serving.No
High sodium400mg sodium per serving.No
Vegetarian source flagNo vegetarian flag is published for this item.Not flagged

Ingredients

Boneless, Skinless, Chicken Breast Strip Containing Up To A 25% Solution Of Water, Seasoning (Rice Starch, Sodium Phosphates (Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, And Sodium Hexametaphosphate), Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, And High Oleic…

Allergens

Contains

WheatMilkEgg

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Quick comparisons

NEW! Original Recipe® Tender (each) has 30 more calories than 7UP® (12 fl oz) and 11g more protein. Compare

NEW! Original Recipe® Tender (each) has 20 fewer calories than 7UP® (16 fl oz) and 11g more protein. Compare

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NEW! Original Recipe® Tender (each) Compared With Nearby Items

KFC NEW! Original Recipe® Tender (each) is listed in the Original Recipe® Tenders category with 170 calories, 11g protein, 20g carbs, and 6g fat per serving.

Data Source and Methodology

Nutrition values for NEW! Original Recipe® Tender (each) are maintained in Nutrimetry from restaurant-published menu data and were last checked on Aug 9, 2026. Macro percentages use 4 calories per gram for protein and carbohydrates and 9 calories per gram for fat.

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