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Zinger BurgerKFC calories & macros

A KFC Zinger Burger has 448 calories (1,874 kJ), with 26.2 g protein, 22.5 g fat and 34.4 g carbs per serve. That is about 22% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.

KFC Zinger Burger
Calories4481,874 kJ
Protein26.2 g24% of energy
Fat22.5 g46% of energy
Carbs34.4 g31% of energy
Protein 24%Fat 46%Carbs 31%

B5.8 g protein per 100 kcal - good protein density on Macro Menu's S to F scale

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Full nutrition

Per serveAmount
Energy1,874 kJ (448 kcal)
Protein26.2 g
Fat, total22.5 g
  - saturated2.3 g
Carbohydrate34.4 g
  - sugars4.4 g
Sodium944 mg

As published by KFC.

Customise it: what swaps change

Per-serve totals after a common change. KFC only publishes its fillets and hashbrown on their own. Everything else here is worked out from KFC's own menu, so treat it as close, not exact.

ChangekcalkJProtein gFat gCarbs g
As sold4481,87426.222.534.4
No Lettuce (-1 kcal)4471,87026.122.534.1
No Mayo (-89 kcal)3591,50225.913.133.1
No Bun (-134 kcal)3141,31420.821.410.6
+ Avocado (+44 kcal)4922,05926.827.134.5
+1 Bacon Slice (+55 kcal)5032,10530.826.534.6
+1 Cheese Slice (+67 kcal)5152,15528.528.934.5
+ Corn Chips (+51 kcal)4992,08826.925.040.7
+ Tomato (+4 kcal)4521,89126.422.535.0
+ Slaw (+32 kcal)4802,00826.724.437.4
+ Extra Lettuce (+1 kcal)4491,87926.322.534.7
+ BBQ Sauce (+35 kcal)4832,02126.322.542.9
+ Chilli Relish (+14 kcal)4621,93326.322.537.9
+ Jalapeno Mayo (+89 kcal)5372,24726.531.935.7
+ Extra Mayo (+89 kcal)5372,24726.531.935.7
+ Pepper Mayo (+89 kcal)5372,24726.531.935.7
+ Supercharged Sauce (+69 kcal)5172,16326.528.937.1
+1 Zinger Fillet (+224 kcal)6722,81246.634.543.5

How it compares with other KFC burgers

Of the 10 burgers on the KFC menu, Zinger Burger ranks 7th of 10 for protein and is the lowest in calories. The category average is 571 kcal, so this one is below average by 123 kcal.

ItemkcalkJProtein gFat gCarbs g
Zinger Burger4481,87426.222.534.4
Original Crispy Burger4481,87424.722.335.9
Double Tender Burger4501,88323.324.233.8
Pickle Zinger Burger5472,28926.829.841.8

Sorted by calories, showing the items either side of this one. See every KFC burgers item.

Quick answers

How many calories are in a KFC Zinger Burger?

A KFC Zinger Burger has 448 calories, which is 1,874 kilojoules, per serve as sold in Australia.

How much protein is in KFC's Zinger Burger?

26.2 g of protein, which works out to 5.8 g per 100 kcal - rated B (good) for protein density on Macro Menu.

How many kJ is that?

1,874 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 1,874 kJ is roughly 22% of an 8,700 kJ day.

Is it a lower-calorie choice at KFC?

Yes - it is the lowest-calorie of the 10 burgers at KFC. The next lightest is Original Crispy Burger at 448 kcal, and the highest-protein is Original Crispy BBQ Bacon Stacker Burger with 55.0 g.

Compare it with

The closest burgers by calories, at the other chains and on this menu.

vs Big MacMcDonald's · +173 kcal, +2.5 g proteinvs Quarter PounderMcDonald's · +97 kcal, +4.9 g proteinvs WhopperHungry Jack's · +134 kcal, +1.9 g protein

More KFC burgers

Original Crispy Burger448 kcal · 24.7 g proteinDouble Tender Burger450 kcal · 23.3 g proteinPickle Burger547 kcal · 25.3 g proteinPickle Zinger Burger547 kcal · 26.8 g proteinZinger Bacon & Cheese Burger549 kcal · 33.1 g proteinZinger Crunch Burger568 kcal · 29.7 g protein

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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.