How we scored it
This product is heavily processed with multiple harmful ingredients, including liquid soybean oil, enriched bleached wheat flour, and corn syrup. The presence of artificial flavors and preservatives further lowers its health rating.
Nutrition facts
| Per 1 serving (76g) | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 300 | |
| Total fat | 15g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 260mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 39g | 14% |
| Dietary fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugars | 27g | |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
KFC's published nutrition. Percentages are of the daily value on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Key ingredients
8Liquid Soybean OilVery Bad
Soybean oil is highly processed and often contains trans fats or unhealthy fats, which is why it is rated very bad.
Interesterified Soybean OilVery Bad
Interesterified soybean oil is a highly processed fat associated with negative health effects.
See more about Interesterified Soybean Oil →Café Valley Chocolate Chip CakeBad
This ingredient indicates a highly processed cake, which is often high in sugars and unhealthy fats, contributing to its negative perception.
SugarBad
Sugar is associated with added sweetness but also with negative health effects when consumed in excess, which is why it's rated negatively.
See more about Sugar →Enriched Bleached Wheat FlourBad
Refined flour is heavily processed and lacks fiber, which can lead to rapid blood sugar spikes and lower nutritional value.
See more about Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour →FlourBad
Similar to enriched flour, this refined flour is processed and offers limited nutritional benefits, contributing to its negative rating.
See more about Flour →Modified Corn StarchBad
Modified corn starch is a processed additive that can contain artificial components and offers limited nutritional value.
See more about Modified Corn Starch →Food Starch-ModifiedBad
Similar to modified corn starch, this is a processed additive with minimal nutritional benefit.
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Scout's score is an independent read of KFC's published ingredient statement and nutrition for this item, last scored September 2026. Recipes change — check the chain for today's menu. Scout takes no payment from any chain. How we score · Full KFC menu.