Tenders®
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 612 |
|---|---|
| Total fat | 36.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.0 g |
| Trans fat | — |
| Cholesterol | — |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
| Total carbohydrates | 32.0 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.0 g |
| Total sugars | 1.0 g |
| Protein | 42.0 g |
| Calcium | — |
| Iron | — |
| Potassium | — |
About this item
A single 200 g portion of KFC's Tenders® delivers approximately 612 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, Tenders® contains 36.0 g of total fat (53% of calories), 4.0 g of saturated fat, 32.0 g of total carbohydrates, 1.0 g of sugars, 1.0 g of dietary fiber, and 42.0 g of protein (27% of calories). That macronutrient mix is fat-dominant, which is typical for breaded, fried, or cheese-heavy menu items. For a 2,000 calorie reference diet, this single item supplies roughly 31% 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 800 mg of sodium (35% 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 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
Tenders® sits within the broader KFC menu alongside other items in the viandes et dérivés 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 612 calories and 42g 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.