Can I eat KFC extra crispy breast meat and skin with breading during weight loss?

No, it is not recommended. One serving is about 530 kcal, which is already a large portion of a typical ~500 kcal/day weight loss deficit, and with 35.1 g fat. Frequent fried food intake is associated with higher obesity risk, with odds ratios around 1.25 to 1.37 for overweight/obesity in high consumers.

Can diabetic eat KFC extra crispy breast meat and skin with breading?

No. It may raise blood sugar and worsen insulin response over time. Per serving, it has about 12.7 g carbs, which is not extremely high, but the combination of refined breading + fat can impair insulin sensitivity. Frequent fried food intake is linked with higher type 2 diabetes risk, with relative risk rising to about 1.55 in high frequency consumers (≥7 times/week).

Is KFC extra crispy breast meat and skin with breading high in cholesterol?

Yes. Per serving, it has about 125 mg cholesterol and 14.5 g saturated fat, both of which can contribute to higher LDL levels. Research consistently shows saturated fat increases LDL cholesterol, and dietary patterns high in fried foods are linked to higher cardiovascular risk.

Will KFC extra crispy breast meat and skin with breading raise blood pressure?

Yes. It can contribute to higher blood pressure mainly because of sodium and frying. It has about 1,250 mg sodium, which is already over 80% of the ideal 1,500 mg/day target. High fried food intake is also associated with about 2.46× higher odds of prehypertension/hypertension in high consumers, and sodium intake is directly linked to increased blood pressure.

Kentucky Fried Chicken, Extra Crispy Breast Meat and Skin with Breading

Kentucky Fried Chicken, Extra Crispy Breast Meat and Skin with Breading

Amount

Unit

Source of Calories

Amount%

Nutrition Facts

Amount% DV

Total Carbohydrates

17.96 g

Net Carbohydrates

17.96 g

Sugars

No data

Added Sugars

No data

Dietary Fiber

No data

Protein

45.03 g

90%

Total Fat

35.09 g

45%

Saturated Fat

7.5 g

38%

Monounsaturated Fat

11.49 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

13.31 g

Trans Fat

0.24 g

100%

Cholesterol

161.12 mg

54%

Vitamins

Vitamin A

36.04 mcg

Vitamin C

No data

Vitamin D

No data

Minerals

Sodium

1286.84 mg

56%

Potassium

546.96 mg

12%

Calcium

57.24 mg

Magnesium

50.88 mg

12%

Iron

1.21 mg

Zinc

1.65 mg

15%

% DV refers to how much a single serving of an individually packaged food or supplement contributes nutritionally to your daily diet, based on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet. Generally, having 5% DV or less of a nutrient per serving is considered low, and 20% DV or more of a nutrient per serving is considered high.

Fat Composition

Amount%

The suggested total fat consumption should be limited to 30% of total energy intake or less. The type of fat consumed should primarily be unsaturated fatty acids, with no more than 10% of total energy intake coming from saturated fatty acids (about 200 calories on a 2000-calorie diet) and no more than 1% of total energy intake coming from trans-fatty acids.

Vitamin Coverage

% DV

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Vitamin D

Vitamin E

Vitamin K

Vitamin B1

Vitamin B2

17%

Vitamin B3

108%

Vitamin B5

56%

Vitamin B6

39%

Vitamin B7

Vitamin B9

Vitamin B12

28%

There are 13 essential vitamins required for the body to work properly, which are categorised into two categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Vitamins have a Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), provided by the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), which vary by age and sex. The %DV indicates how much one serving contributes to the average recommended daily intake.

Mineral Coverage

% DV

Calcium

Iron

Magnesium

12%

Phosphorus

36%

Potassium

12%

Sodium

56%

Zinc

15%

Copper

94%

Manganese

13%

Selenium

84%

Minerals are micronutrients, of which 13 of them are essential to the human body. The Recommended Dietary Allowance includes Calcium (1,300 mg/d), Phosphorus (1,250 mg/d), Potassium (4,700 mg/d), Sodium (2,300 mg/d), Chloride (1,500 mg/d), Magnesium (420 mg/d), Iron (18 mg/d), Zinc (11 mg/d), Copper (0.9 mg/d), Selenium (55 mcg/d), Molybdenum (45 mcg/d), Manganese (2.3 mg/d) and Iodine (150 mcg/d).

Protein Quality

% DV

Leucine

93%

Isoleucine

99%

Valine

98%

Lysine

73%

Tryptophan

98%

Threonine

106%

Phenylalanine

149%

Methionine

98%

Histidine

109%

Guidelines recommend a serving of protein with each meal and 1.2-1.6 g of protein per kg of body weight per day.

The data provided by eato.health is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet or nutrition plan.

About

1 breast, with skin of Kentucky Fried Chicken, Extra Crispy Breast Meat and Skin with Breading contains 568 calories, 17.96g carbs, 35.09g fat, and 45.03g protein.

High Protein High Sodium High Trans Fat Low Carb

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