How we scored it
This cookie is heavily processed with multiple harmful ingredients such as enriched wheat flour, sugar, and a vegetable oil blend including soybean oil. The presence of beneficial ingredients like chocolate chunks and olive oil is overshadowed by the high level of processing and the use of margarine and soy lecithin.
This dish is scored from the chain's published statements for each of its components.
Nutrition facts
| Per 1 cookie (43g) | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 190 | |
| Total fat | 9g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 4.5g | 23% |
| Trans fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 105mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 26g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugars | 15g | |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
KFC's published nutrition. Percentages are of the daily value on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Key ingredients
8Soy LecithinVery Bad
Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that may contain genetically modified soy and has been linked to allergies in some individuals.
See more about Soy Lecithin →Vegetable Oil BlendVery Bad
Vegetable oil blends can contain unhealthy trans fats and omega-6 fatty acids, which may promote inflammation.
Palm FruitVery Bad
Palm fruit oil is associated with environmental concerns and contains saturated fats that can impact heart health.
Soybean OilVery Bad
Soybean oil is often highly processed and may contain genetically modified soy and trans fats.
See more about Soybean Oil →Enriched Wheat FlourBad
Enriched wheat flour is highly processed and often contains additives, which can be less healthy compared to whole grains.
See more about Enriched Wheat Flour →SugarBad
Sugar is a simple carbohydrate that can contribute to excess calorie intake and blood sugar spikes.
See more about Sugar →Brown SugarBad
Brown sugar is a processed sweetener that adds calories without nutritional benefits.
See more about Brown Sugar →MargarineBad
Margarine often contains trans fats and artificial additives, which are less healthy fats.
See more about Margarine →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.