Low-calorie KFC: Keep the chicken, check sides
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KFC items, lightest first
- House Side Salad
PCF10 mg sodium
- Green BeansPCF300 mg sodium
- Kentucky Fried NuggetseachPCF140 mg sodium
- Musselman's ApplesaucePCF0 mg sodium
- Kentucky Grilled Chicken Whole WingPCF180 mg sodium
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- Corn on the CobPCF0 mg sodium
- Sweet Kernel CornPCF0 mg sodium
- Kentucky Grilled Chicken DrumstickPCF220 mg sodium
- Green BeansFamilyPCF930 mg sodium
- Mashed PotatoesPCF330 mg sodium
- Spicy Crispy Chicken Whole WingPCF350 mg sodium
- Original Recipe Chicken DrumstickPCF430 mg sodium
- Original Recipe Chicken Whole WingPCF380 mg sodium
- Spicy Crispy Chicken DrumstickPCF420 mg sodium
- Mashed Potatoes With GravyPCF520 mg sodium
- Macaroni & CheesePCF590 mg sodium
- Classic Lemonade20 fl ozPCF130 mg sodium
- Kentucky Grilled Chicken ThighPCF420 mg sodium
- Extra Crispy Chicken DrumstickPCF390 mg sodium
- Extra Crispy Chicken Whole WingPCF340 mg sodium
- Original Recipe TendereachPCF400 mg sodium
- ColeslawPCF180 mg sodium
- BiscuitPCF520 mg sodium
- BBQ Baked BeansPCF650 mg sodium
- Chocolate Chunk CookiePCF105 mg sodium
Sodium over 1,500 mg in red. Source: KFC nutrition page, US menu, November 4, 2026. Not affiliated with KFC.
Questions
What is a KFC low-calorie order?
Try an Original Recipe drumstick with green beans and corn. The chicken is 130 calories; sides are counted separately.
Is KFC coleslaw lower in calories than mac and cheese?
No. Coleslaw has 170 calories; the individual macaroni and cheese has 140. Both portions are listed as sold.
Is grilled KFC lower in calories than fried chicken?
For the breast, yes. Grilled has 210 calories versus 390 for Original Recipe. Availability varies by location.
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