How much seed oil is in KFC's food?
D
Very High Risk
KFC averages an estimated 8.2g of seed oil PUFA per menu item, about 2.0 days of the 4g daily goal many people in the seed oil free community aim for, in one average item. Method and grade scale on the methodology page.
What KFC cooks with
low-linolenic and refined soybean oil (fried chicken); some items in canola/soybean oil blends
The 10 highest seed oil items we measured
Estimated PUFA grams per listed serving, from published nutrition data and the disclosed or assumed cooking oil:
| Item | Est. PUFA |
|---|---|
| 12-Piece Chicken Bucket | 56g |
| 8-Piece Chicken Bucket | 38g |
| Nuggets (24 pc) | 36g |
| 5-Piece Tenders Big Box Meal | 22g |
| Hot Wings (12 pcs) | 22g |
| Double Fillet Burger | 21g |
| Crispy Strips (8 pcs) | 20g |
| Chicken Nuggets (20 pcs) | 20g |
| Nuggets (12 pc) | 18g |
| Bucket For One - Classic | 18g |
If you end up here anyway
The lowest estimated seed oil orders we track at KFC:
| Item | Est. PUFA |
|---|---|
| Beans | 0g |
| Green Beans | 0g |
| Corn on the Cob | 1g |
The fine print
These are estimates, not lab measurements, and preparation varies by location. Full detail for every item is on the KFC report card. See who else graded D or F on the F List, or the whole field on the Seed Oil Index.