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How Many Calories in a KFC Fried Chicken, Original Recipe, Wing, Meat Only?

✓ Nutrition data reviewed against USDA FoodData Central and Public Health England guidance by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Last reviewed: 27 October 2026.

Fact-checked against original USDA source data by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Not a registered dietitian — nutrition figures are sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central, not independently assessed medical advice.

calories per 1 wing wing without skin

216 calories per 100g

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11.2gProtein

0.7gCarbs

4.1gFat

0.0gFibre

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84kcal

11.2gprotein

0.7gcarbs

4.1gfat

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A KFC Fried Chicken, Original Recipe, Wing, Meat Only contains 84 calories per 1 wing wing without skin (39g), with 11.2g protein, 0.7g carbs and 4.1g fat. Track it precisely with a digital kitchen scale.

KFC Fried Chicken, Original Recipe, Wing, Meat Only Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Per serving (39g)	Per 100g
Calories	84 kcal	216 kcal
Protein	11.2g	28.6g
Carbohydrates	0.7g	1.8g
of which Sugars	0.0g	0.0g
Fat	4.1g	10.5g
of which Saturates	0.9g	2.3g
Fibre	0.0g	0.0g
Sodium	288mg	738.0mg
Potassium	112mg	286.0mg
Calcium	16mg	40.0mg
Iron	0.4mg	1.0mg
Vitamin C	0.0mg	0.0mg
Vitamin A	4µg	9.0µg
Selenium	14µg	36.0µg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1mg	0.2mg

% of Daily Value (per 100g)

Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.

High in protein (57% DV) — an excellent source
A good source of fat (13% DV)
High in selenium (65% DV) — an excellent source
A good source of riboflavin (B2) (15% DV)

High in sodium (32% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically

Calories: 11% DV
Protein: 57% DV
Carbohydrates: 1% DV
Fibre: 0% DV
Fat: 13% DV
Saturated fat: 12% DV
Sodium: 32% DV
Potassium: 6% DV
Calcium: 3% DV
Iron: 6% DV
Vitamin C: 0% DV
Vitamin A: 1% DV
Selenium: 65% DV
Riboflavin (B2): 15% DV

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Good to know

Customisations (extra cheese, sauce, no bun) change the numbers meaningfully — the figures here are for the standard menu item as sold.

Does kfc fried chicken, original recipe, wing, meat only fit your diet?

High-protein diets

At 28.6g of protein per 100g, kfc fried chicken, original recipe, wing, meat only clears the 15g/100g threshold generally used to call a food high-protein — a useful contributor if you're tracking protein intake for muscle maintenance, satiety, or a higher-protein eating pattern.

Low-carb / keto

KFC Fried Chicken, Original Recipe, Wing, Meat Only contains 1.8g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.

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