KFC Original Recipe Tenders Kids Meal: nutrition and allergens
The Original Recipe Tenders Kids Meal at KFC has 350 calories, 12 g fat, 39 g carbohydrate, 21 g protein and 810 mg sodium per serving (1 kids meal), according to KFC’s nutrition information.
Nutrition facts
| Serving size | 1 kids meal |
|---|---|
| Calories | 350 |
| Total fat (g) | 12 15% |
| Saturated fat (g) | 1.5 8% |
| Trans fat (g) | 0 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 60 20% |
| Sodium (mg) | 810 35% |
| Total carbohydrate (g) | 39 14% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 0 0% |
| Total sugars (g) | 0 |
| Added sugars (g) | 0 0% |
| Protein (g) | 21 42% |
Percentages are the share of the FDA Daily Value for adults and children 4 and over, worked out from KFC’s published amounts (how % Daily Value works). A dash means KFC does not publish that value for this item.
Using the FDA’s rule of thumb that 5% of the Daily Value or less per serving is low and 20% or more is high, one serving is high in protein (42%), sodium (35%) and cholesterol (20%) and is low in dietary fiber and added sugars. Add it up with other items in the KFC nutrition calculator.
Allergens
According to KFC, the Original Recipe Tenders Kids Meal contains gluten, milk, egg and wheat. KFC also notes: MSG.
| Milk | Contains |
|---|---|
| Egg | Contains |
| Fish | Not listed |
| Crustacean shellfish | Not listed |
| Tree nuts | Not listed |
| Peanuts | Not listed |
| Wheat | Contains |
| Soy | Not listed |
| Sesame | Not listed |
| Gluten | Contains |
KFC says its kitchens handle egg, milk, soy, wheat and other allergens, items can be prepared on shared equipment, and it cannot rule out cross-contact. In some restaurants fish, chicken and potatoes may share fryer oil. Several items contain or are cooked in highly refined soybean oil, which the FDA does not treat as an allergen. KFC does not use peanuts or tree nuts, but says the Café Valley chocolate chip and lemon cakes may contain traces of tree nuts. Vegetarian ingredients are handled alongside meat. Allergen data reflects standard recipes and may vary with suppliers, substitutions and recipe changes. MSG is reported alongside the allergens.
Ingredients
Original Recipe® Tender (2): Boneless, Skinless, Chicken Breast Strip Containing Up To A 25% Solution Of Water, Seasoning (Rice Starch, Sodium Phosphates (Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, And Sodium Hexametaphosphate), Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, And High Oleic Sunflower Oil).OR Chicken Breast Tenderloins Containing Up To 20% Of A Solution Of Water, Seasoning (Rice Starch, Sodium Phosphates, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, High Oleic Sunflower Oil). Breaded With: Wheat Flour, Salt, Spices, Monosodium Glutamate, Nonfat Milk Solids, Whey, Egg White Solids, Garlic Powder.
Other items in Kids Meals at KFC
By calories, the Original Recipe Tenders Kids Meal ranks 6 of 6 in KFC’s Kids Meals section, from lowest to highest.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Musselman's Applesauce | 45 |
| Capri Sun 100% Juice Fruit Punch | 80 |
| Milk 1% | 90 |
| Chocolate Milk 1% | 150 |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken Nuggets Kids Meal | 170 |
| Original Recipe Tenders Kids Meal | 350 |
Nutrition for all 6 items in Kids Meals at KFC
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Sources
- 1 KFC, KFC Full Nutrition Guide, nutrition menu (served by Nutritionix, linked from kfc.com) Covers nutrition, menu and ingredients · Last updated 10/02/2026 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
- 2 KFC, KFC Food Allergies & Sensitivities, allergen menu (served by Nutritionix, linked from kfc.com) Covers allergens · Last updated 10/02/2026 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
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