Nutrition · October 21, 2026 · 7 min read
KFC calories: the full table and meals under 700 kcal
Boxmaster, Tower, Tenders, Hot Wings, buckets, fries, sauces and desserts: calories on the KFC France menu, a calculator for your meal and combinations that stay under 700 kcal.
Calories on the KFC menu
Published on October 21, 2026 · By the Ember team
In short
A classic Boxmaster Original meal (medium fries and a 40 cl Pepsi) has about 1,090 kcal, more than half of a day’s needs for many adults.
Swapping the 40 cl Pepsi for a Pepsi Zero Sugar saves about 175 kcal, and a Cobette instead of medium fries almost 100 kcal.
The lightest picks are 2 Tenders (292 kcal) and the Krunchy (334 kcal); the most calorific burger is the Double Kentucky Burger (1,012 kcal).
Work out the calories in your KFC meal
Pick your burger or chicken, side, drink, sauce and dessert: the total updates instantly. Menus vary by country, and the items below are those sold by KFC in France.
Calories in KFC burgers
Sorted from lightest to most calorific. Bread, cheese and bacon add up fast: a Boxmaster Original (686 kcal) has more calories than a Burger King Whopper (629 kcal), while the Krunchy (334 kcal) is the lightest burger on the menu.
| Burger | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krunchy | 334 kcal | 16.9 g | 13.9 g | 34.3 g |
| Crispy Burger Chicken | 385 kcal | 19.2 g | 15.9 g | 39.6 g |
| Colonel Original | 607 kcal | 29.5 g | 30 g | 56.4 g |
| Boxmaster Veggie | 636 kcal | 22.2 g | 30.9 g | 70.8 g |
| Tower Spicy | 678 kcal | 31.3 g | 27.5 g | 72.5 g |
| Boxmaster Original | 686 kcal | 30.1 g | 35.7 g | 59.2 g |
| Colonel Original Bacon | 698 kcal | 33.6 g | 27.4 g | 77.1 g |
| Kentucky Veggie Burger | 698 kcal | 34.6 g | 28.6 g | 71 g |
| Tower Cheese & Bacon | 706 kcal | 29.5 g | 29.3 g | 78.5 g |
| Boxmaster Spicy | 711 kcal | 30.8 g | 32.8 g | 69.7 g |
| Kentucky BBQ & Bacon | 806 kcal | 42.6 g | 38.2 g | 69.3 g |
| Massive Burger | 807 kcal | 59.3 g | 34.1 g | 63.4 g |
| Massive Boxmaster | 885 kcal | 37.7 g | 40.3 g | 88.4 g |
| Double Kentucky Burger | 1,012 kcal | 65 g | 42.6 g | 89.5 g |
Calories in Tenders, Hot Wings and salads
Tenders give the best protein-to-calorie ratio at KFC: about 146 kcal and 10 g of protein per piece. Hot Wings are fattier: about 162 kcal and 12 g of fat per wing, with half the protein of a Tender.
| Item | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crousti’ Fromage Mozzarella ×3 | 205 kcal | 9.1 g | 11.6 g | 15.3 g |
| Tenders ×2 | 292 kcal | 20.2 g | 17 g | 14 g |
| Salade Boost Italienne Tenders | 349 kcal | 22.9 g | 21.4 g | 15.1 g |
| Salade Caesar Parmigiano Tenders | 416 kcal | 18.7 g | 22.7 g | 32.5 g |
| Tenders ×3 | 438 kcal | 30.3 g | 25.5 g | 21 g |
| Hot Wings ×3 | 486 kcal | 22.7 g | 36.2 g | 17.4 g |
| Crousti’ Fromage Mozzarella ×10 | 682 kcal | 30.2 g | 38.6 g | 51 g |
| Tenders ×5 | 730 kcal | 50.6 g | 42.4 g | 35 g |
| Hot Wings ×8 | 1,295 kcal | 60.5 g | 96.4 g | 46.5 g |
3 Tenders: calculated from the value for 2 Tenders. Salads are shown without dressing.
How many calories are in a KFC bucket?
A bucket is meant to be shared, but it is easy to eat more than planned. Count about 146 kcal per Tender and 162 kcal per Hot Wing, then divide by the number of people.
| Bucket (whole) | Calories |
|---|---|
| Bucket 10 Tenders | 1,460 kcal |
| Bucket 7 Tenders + 7 Hot Wings | 2,156 kcal |
| Bucket 16 Hot Wings | 2,592 kcal |
Totals calculated from the value of one Tender and one Hot Wing, without fries or sauces. FatSecret’s own bucket entries contradict each other.
Calories in fries, Cobette and sides
After the side salad, the Cobette (131 kcal) is the best side: it brings fibre for 95 kcal less than medium fries (226 kcal). Loaded Kentucky Fries reach 510 kcal, almost as much as a Colonel Original.
| Side | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side salad | 12 kcal | 0.9 g | 0.3 g | 0.9 g |
| Cobette (corn on the cob) | 131 kcal | 5 g | 3.7 g | 16.9 g |
| Onion Rings ×5 | 195 kcal | 5.6 g | 9.7 g | 20.2 g |
| Medium fries | 226 kcal | 4 g | 9.2 g | 33.7 g |
| Large fries | 316 kcal | 5.6 g | 12.9 g | 47.2 g |
| Onion Rings ×10 | 390 kcal | 11.1 g | 19.4 g | 40.4 g |
| Kentucky Fries | 510 kcal | 9.5 g | 28.4 g | 57.5 g |
Calories in KFC sauces
Sweet or spicy sauces stay light (33 to 41 kcal), but creamy ones such as Creamy Curry (92 kcal) or Original Recipe (90 kcal) weigh almost as much as a Cobette.
| Sauce (portion) | Calories |
|---|---|
| Sauce 2HOT4U | 33 kcal |
| Sauce Sweet & Sour | 35 kcal |
| Sauce Smoky BBQ | 41 kcal |
| Sauce Original Recipe | 90 kcal |
| Sauce Creamy Curry | 92 kcal |
Calories in KFC drinks
This is the easiest lever: a 50 cl Pepsi has about 220 kcal, its Zero Sugar version practically none.
| Drink | Calories |
|---|---|
| Water | 0 kcal |
| Pepsi Zero Sugar (40 cl) | 0 kcal |
| 7UP Free (40 cl) | 17 kcal |
| Pepsi (40 cl) | 176 kcal |
| Pepsi (50 cl) | 220 kcal |
Pepsi 40 cl and 50 cl: calculated from the 44 kcal per 100 ml on FatSecret’s 1.5 L Pepsi entry.
Calories in KFC desserts
From the Pom’Potes (55 kcal) to the Crousti’Kream Nutella (369 kcal), the gap is huge. The Mini Sundae Caramel (103 kcal) is a good compromise for a sweet finish.
| Dessert | Calories |
|---|---|
| Pom’Potes Bio | 55 kcal |
| Mini Sundae Caramel | 103 kcal |
| Sundae Vanille | 148 kcal |
| Sundae Caramel | 206 kcal |
| Sundae Chocolat Noisette | 276 kcal |
| Cookie Double Choco | 326 kcal |
| Crousti’Kream Nutella | 369 kcal |
6 tips for a lighter KFC meal
- Choose a sugar-free drink
That is about 175 to 220 kcal less without changing anything else in your meal.
- Pick Tenders over Hot Wings
For similar calories, a Tender has twice the protein and much less fat than a Hot Wing.
- Swap fries for a Cobette
131 kcal instead of 226 kcal for medium fries, or a side salad (12 kcal) if you are not very hungry.
- Skip loaded Kentucky Fries
At 510 kcal, they count as much as a second burger.
- Really share the bucket
Decide how many pieces you will have before you start: 4 Tenders already come to about 580 kcal.
- Balance it over the day
An occasional KFC meal will not wreck a calorie deficit: just go lighter on your other meals that day.
With Ember, take a photo of your tray or simply type “Boxmaster meal, Cobette, Pepsi zero”: the calories and macros are added to your day.
Sources
- FatSecret France. KFC products, calories and nutrition information.
- FatSecret France. Search “KFC” (detailed product pages).
- FatSecret France. Boxmaster Original.
- FatSecret France. Tenders (2).
- KFC France. Official website.
KFC, Boxmaster and the other product names mentioned are trademarks of KFC. Ember is not affiliated with or endorsed by KFC. Figures are estimates from the FatSecret France database for the KFC France menu, not KFC’s official data: they can vary with recipes, offers, restaurants and countries.
Frequently asked questions about KFC calories
A Boxmaster Original meal with medium fries and a 40 cl Pepsi has about 1,090 kcal (686 kcal for the Boxmaster, 226 kcal for the fries and about 176 kcal for the drink). With a Pepsi Zero Sugar, it drops to about 910 kcal.
About 146 kcal per Tender, with 10 g of protein. 2 Tenders have 292 kcal and 5 Tenders about 730 kcal, without sauce.
A 10 Tenders bucket has about 1,460 kcal, and a 7 Tenders + 7 Hot Wings bucket about 2,160 kcal, without fries or sauces. Shared between two, that is 730 to 1,080 kcal each.
The Krunchy (334 kcal), followed by the Crispy Burger Chicken (385 kcal). The Colonel Original (607 kcal) is still reasonable for a bigger burger.
The Double Kentucky Burger, at about 1,012 kcal, followed by the Massive Boxmaster (885 kcal) and the Massive Burger (807 kcal).
About 226 kcal for medium fries and 316 kcal for large fries. Loaded Kentucky Fries reach 510 kcal, while a Cobette (corn on the cob) has 131 kcal.
No. They are estimates from the FatSecret database, which is partly built by its users, checked against each other. They describe the KFC France menu: KFC’s official figures, and menus in other countries, can differ.
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