Kilojoules, allergens, halaal status and what's actually in the box.
The facts behind the menu: kilojoule counts, allergen information, halaal certification in South Africa and what goes into Original Recipe chicken. Sourced from KFC's published nutrition data wherever available.
Approximate kilojoule and calorie figures for the whole KFC South Africa menu, category by category - from a 550 kJ mash and gravy to a 25,000 kJ bucket.
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