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KFC · United States · updated 2026-10-16

High-Protein KFC Food & Drinks

The 23 highest-protein items at KFC, ranked by grams of protein, with calories and protein per 100 kcal so you can find the leanest options.

Wings & Sandwich Big Box tops this list with 56g of protein.

Top picks

  1. 1Wings & Sandwich Big Box
    Protein
    56 g
    Calories
    1,760 kcal
    Carbs
    109 g
    Fat
    123 g
  2. 2Wings & Tenders Big Box
    Protein
    55 g
    Calories
    1,620 kcal
    Carbs
    120 g
    Fat
    106 g
  3. 3Popcorn Chicken Big Box
    Protein
    52 g
    Calories
    1,470 kcal
    Carbs
    147 g
    Fat
    77 g

The full list (23)

How we picked: Items with at least 15g of protein in their standard size. For drinks with a choice of milk we show the highest-protein option.

High-Protein KFC Food & Drinks
#
1Wings & Sandwich Big Box561,7601091233.2
2Wings & Tenders Big Box551,6201201063.4
3Popcorn Chicken Big Box521,470147773.5
4Original Recipe ChickenBreast39390112110
5Kentucky Grilled ChickenBreast382100718.1
6Hot Ranch 6 Piece Combo371,380701062.7
7Extra Crispy ChickenBreast3553018356.6
8Classic Chicken Sandwich3465049355.2
9Spicy Chicken Sandwich3462049335.5
10KFC Famous Bowl3159067225.3
11Spicy Crispy ChickenBreast3035011208.6
12Twister2968074314.3
13Popcorn Chicken Combo2894081563
14Chicken Pot Pie2672060413.6
15Cheese Curd Snack Box2534015207.4
16Popcorn ChickenRegular2362040413.7
17Country Fried Steak Meal2187083512.4
18Original Recipe Tenders Kids Meal2135039126
19KFC Gizzards2030018166.7
20Kentucky Fried Chicken Nuggets Kids Meal171707810
21Cheese Curds1735017234.9
22KFC Livers1723012137.4
23KFC Snacker1535039164.3

Want to build a full order from this list? Open the KFC calorie calculator.

Grams vs protein per 100 calories

Ranking by grams of protein favours the biggest meals: a large platter will always beat a small wrap. So this guide also shows protein per 100 calories, which tells you how much protein you get for the calories.

Above about 10g of protein per 100 kcal is very lean; 3 items here reach it. The leanest is Kentucky Grilled Chicken, with 38g of protein for 210 kcal. Sort the table by the last column to see the rest.

How much protein do you need?

Nutrition labels use 50g of protein a day as the Daily Value for an average adult on 2,000 kcal; individual needs vary with body size, age and activity, and people training or trying to stay full often aim higher, spread across meals. Every item here has at least 15g (30% of that reference), and the top pick, Wings & Sandwich Big Box, has 56g (112%).

Watch the sodium

High-protein restaurant meals are often salty. The median item on this list has 1,260 mg of sodium, which is 55% of the 2,300mg Daily Value. If that matters to you, check the sodium column on each item page.

Frequently asked questions

What has the most protein at KFC?

Wings & Sandwich Big Box has 56g of protein and 1,760 kcal.

What is the leanest high-protein option at KFC?

Kentucky Grilled Chicken gives 18.1g of protein per 100 calories (38g protein, 210 kcal).

Is 15g of protein a lot?

15g is 30% of the 50g Daily Value used on nutrition labels, so it is a solid amount for one item. The median item on this list has 29g.

More KFC guides

Nutrition varies with preparation and customisation; this list is general information, not medical advice.

Source: KFC Full Nutrition Guide (official table on kfc.com/full-nutrition-guide, hosted by Nutritionix) (last updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-16); KFC item nutrition labels: ingredients & allergens (same official tool) (retrieved 2026-10-16); KFC Nutrition Calculator (kfc.com/nutrition): Sweet Tea and Unsweet Tea (dataset 6826-0-1788988553, retrieved 2026-10-16); KFC Food Allergies & Sensitivities (retrieved 2026-10-16); kfc.com menu (product descriptions, combo contents and default picks) (retrieved 2026-10-16). Data checked 2026-10-16. KFC is a trademark of its owner; Fast Food Calc is independent and not affiliated with KFC.