Bucket Tenders®
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 480 |
|---|---|
| Total fat | 19.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.4 g |
| Trans fat | — |
| Cholesterol | — |
| Sodium | 1920 mg |
| Total carbohydrates | 31.2 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g |
| Total sugars | 0.2 g |
| Protein | 43.2 g |
| Calcium | — |
| Iron | — |
| Potassium | — |
About this item
A single 240 g portion of KFC's Bucket Tenders® delivers approximately 480 calories, placing it in the moderate meal range for items typically found on the KFC menu. Nutrition information on this page is sourced from the USDA Branded Foods dataset, which catalogs label data submitted by manufacturers for the US market. Use it as a starting point for tracking macros, comparing menu options, or building meals around your daily calorie target — and confirm at the restaurant if your portion or preparation differs.
Per serving, Bucket Tenders® contains 19.2 g of total fat (36% of calories), 2.4 g of saturated fat, 31.2 g of total carbohydrates, 0.2 g of sugars, 1.2 g of dietary fiber, and 43.2 g of protein (36% of calories). That macronutrient mix is relatively protein-forward compared to a typical fast-food entrée. For a 2,000 calorie reference diet, this single item supplies roughly 24% of the daily energy budget — worth noting if you plan to combine it with sides, drinks, or a dessert from the rest of the KFC menu.
On the micronutrient side, the same serving carries 1920 mg of sodium (83% of the FDA 2,300 mg daily limit). Sodium is the number most diners under-estimate at quick-service restaurants — many entrées clear a third of the daily cap before any side or sauce is added. If you are watching blood pressure or following a DASH-style eating pattern, balance Bucket Tenders® with low-sodium choices for the rest of the day, drink water, and consider skipping salted sides.
No major allergens were detected from the ingredient string supplied by the manufacturer for this product. That does not guarantee an allergen-free preparation: shared fryers, prep surfaces, and gloves at quick-service restaurants can still introduce wheat, milk, egg, soy, peanut, tree nut, fish, shellfish, or sesame proteins through cross-contact. Always confirm with the location if you have a serious food allergy.
Ingredients (as published with the USDA submission): chicken fillets, breading
Bucket Tenders® sits within the broader KFC menu alongside other items in the meats and their products category. If you are tracking calories on a cutting phase, consider pairing it with a zero-calorie beverage and a side that prioritizes protein or fiber over refined carbs. If you are bulking or fueling a hard training day, the 480 calories and 43g protein per serving can be combined with a second item to round the meal out. Either way, the numbers above are per serving as listed — doubling up on portions, sauces, or extras will scale the calories and macros proportionally.