KFC under 300 calories: 15 orders, ranked

Of the 39 single orders we track at KFC, 15 come in at or under 300 calories — 38%. The most protein in one item under 300 is the Kentucky Grilled Chicken Breast, 38 g for 210 calories; the most filling by protein and fiber per calorie is the Kentucky Grilled Chicken Breast (38 g protein, 0 g fiber, 210 cal). 8 entrées fit under 300; 21 do not.

Source: KFC nutrition guide (official), October 2, 2026 edition · Data refreshed October 17, 2026

• 15 orders under 300
• 38g most protein in one item
• 40g protein in a full meal
• 21 entrées over 300

As of October 2026, 15 of the 39 KFC single orders we track come in at or under 300 calories, and the most protein in a complete KFC meal under 300 is 40 g (A Kentucky Grilled Chicken Breast, a side of Sweet Kernel Corn, and a 20-ounce Pepsi Zero Sugar).

Three complete KFC meals under 300 calories

Under 300, the most-protein meal is built on the Kentucky Grilled Chicken Breast (210 cal), which leaves 90 calories for its sides and drink. One meal-sized entrée, up to two different sides and a drink — the MinMax app's meal and the best under the cap, drink included (water only where no published drink fits; the lightest meal takes a zero-calorie drink, or water).

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Every KFC order under 300 calories, ranked by protein

Single orders only — no desserts, kids' meals, combos, sauces or toppings — by grams of protein, then calories. The median order under 300 is 180 calories and 8 of the 15 are entrées. Figures as KFC published them, rounded to whole numbers (how we check them).

What 300 calories buys at KFC

The 8 lightest orders under 300: Sweet Kernel Corn (70), Mashed Potatoes (110), Mashed Potatoes with Gravy (130), Macaroni & Cheese (140), Kentucky Grilled Chicken Thigh (150), Coleslaw (170), Kentucky Fried Nuggets (5) (175) and Biscuit (180).

What doesn't fit under 300

21 of 29 KFC entrées are over 300 calories; the lightest of them, the Extra Crispy Chicken Thigh, misses by 30 calories at 330. With more room, see KFC under 400. Closest misses: Extra Crispy Chicken Thigh (330), Kentucky Fried Nuggets (10) (350), KFC Snacker (350), Spicy Crispy Chicken Breast (350) and Country Fried Steak without Peppered White Gravy (at select locations) (360).

More at KFC

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• KFC under 500 calories (25 orders)
• KFC under 600 calories (29 orders)
• High-protein KFC orders (15 items)
• KFC calorie calculator (build an order under your cap)

Under 300 calories at other chains

The same cap at 3 Chicken chains, or the cross-chain pillar: fast food under 300 calories.

• Popeyes under 300
• Bojangles under 300
• Church's Texas Chicken under 300