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Popcorn ChickenKFC calories & macros

A KFC Popcorn Chicken (Snack) has 241 calories (1,008 kJ), with 11.8 g protein, 15.0 g fat and 14.8 g carbs per serve. That is about 12% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.

Calories2411,008 kJ

Protein11.8 g20% of energy

Fat15.0 g56% of energy

Carbs14.8 g25% of energy

Protein 20%Fat 56%Carbs 25%

B4.9 g protein per 100 kcal - good protein density on Macro Menu's S to F scale

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Full nutrition (Snack)

Per serve	Amount
Energy	1,008 kJ (241 kcal)
Protein	11.8 g
Fat, total	15.0 g
- saturated	1.5 g
Carbohydrate	14.8 g
- sugars	0.4 g
Sodium	577 mg

As published by KFC.

Popcorn Chicken sizes and options

Option	kcal	kJ	Protein g	Fat g	Carbs g	Sat fat g	Sugars g	Sodium mg
Snack	241	1,008	11.8	15.0	14.8	1.5	0.4	577
Regular	393	1,644	19.3	24.4	24.2	2.4	0.7	939
Maxi	720	3,012	35.3	44.7	44.3	4.4	1.3	1,722

Lowest: Snack at 241 kcal. Highest: Maxi at 720 kcal - a 479 kcal spread.

How it compares with other KFC chicken

Of the 9 chicken on the KFC menu, Popcorn Chicken ranks 7th of 9 for protein and is the 6th lowest in calories. The category average is 260 kcal, so this one is below average by 19 kcal.

Item	kcal	kJ	Protein g	Fat g	Carbs g
Zinger Fillet Piece	224	937	20.4	12.0	9.1
Original Crispy Fillet Piece	224	937	18.9	11.8	10.5
Pieces of Chicken (4 options)	235	983	20.4	13.9	7.2
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 Popcorn Chicken?

Popcorn Chicken at KFC ranges from 241 to 720 calories depending on the option. The Snack is 241 kcal (1,008 kJ).

How much protein is in KFC's Popcorn Chicken?

11.8 g of protein in the Snack, which works out to 4.9 g per 100 kcal - rated B (good) for protein density on Macro Menu.

How many kJ is that?

1,008 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 1,008 kJ is roughly 12% of an 8,700 kJ day.

Is it a lower-calorie choice at KFC?

Within KFC chicken it is the 6th 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.