KFC · Chicken
Original TendersKFC calories & macros
A KFC Original Tenders (3 Original Tenders) has 431 calories (1,803 kJ), with 26.2 g protein, 30.1 g fat and 14.4 g carbs per serve. That is about 21% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.
A6.1 g protein per 100 kcal - excellent protein density on Macro Menu's S to F scale
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Full nutrition (3 Original Tenders)
| Per serve | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1,803 kJ (431 kcal) |
| Protein | 26.2 g |
| Fat, total | 30.1 g |
| - saturated | 2.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 14.4 g |
| - sugars | 1.4 g |
| Sodium | 988 mg |
As published by KFC.
Original Tenders sizes and options
| Option | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g | Sat fat g | Sugars g | Sodium mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Original Tenders | 431 | 1,803 | 26.2 | 30.1 | 14.4 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 988 |
| 5 Original Tenders | 763 | 3,192 | 43.8 | 55.0 | 24.4 | 5.0 | 2.6 | 1,692 |
Lowest: 3 Original Tenders at 431 kcal. Highest: 5 Original Tenders at 763 kcal - a 332 kcal spread.
How it compares with other KFC chicken
Of the 9 chicken on the KFC menu, Original Tenders ranks 2nd of 9 for protein and is the highest in calories. The category average is 260 kcal, so this one is above average by 171 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Popcorn Chicken (3 options) | 241 | 1,008 | 11.8 | 15.0 | 14.8 |
| Pieces Wicked Boneless (2 options) | 343 | 1,435 | 28.2 | 17.3 | 18.4 |
| Wicked Wings (3 options) | 389 | 1,628 | 22.6 | 27.3 | 13.9 |
| Original Tenders (2 options) | 431 | 1,803 | 26.2 | 30.1 | 14.4 |
Sorted by calories, showing the items either side of this one. See every KFC chicken item.
Quick answers
How many calories are in a KFC Original Tenders?
Original Tenders at KFC ranges from 431 to 763 calories depending on the option. The 3 Original Tenders is 431 kcal (1,803 kJ).
How much protein is in KFC's Original Tenders?
26.2 g of protein in the 3 Original Tenders, which works out to 6.1 g per 100 kcal - rated A (excellent) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
1,803 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 1,803 kJ is roughly 21% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at KFC?
Within KFC chicken it is the 9th lowest of 9. The lowest-calorie option in that category is Nuggets at 125 kcal, and the highest-protein is Pieces Wicked Boneless with 28.2 g.
Compare it with
The closest chicken by calories, at the other chains and on this menu.
More KFC chicken
Wicked Wings389 kcal · 22.6 g protein
Pieces Wicked Boneless343 kcal · 28.2 g protein
Popcorn Chicken241 kcal · 11.8 g protein
Pieces of Chicken235 kcal · 20.4 g protein
Original Crispy Fillet Piece224 kcal · 18.9 g protein
Zinger Fillet Piece224 kcal · 20.4 g proteinKFC full menuHighest protein at KFCLowest calorie at KFCOther restaurants
Source: KFC Australia Nutrition & Allergen Guide, and KFC's own ordering API, per serve as sold. Last checked against the live menu on 14 September 2026. Every source.