What You Get
Nine nuggets for R39.90 — just R4 over the 6-pack, making this the obvious pick and one of the quiet bargains on the KFC menu.
9pc Nuggets Price Check
At R39.90, the 9pc Nuggets is the 3rd cheapest of 4 items in the Snacks range, 8% above the range average of R36.90. It works out to roughly R4.43 per piece (9 pieces in total).
| Option | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Spend less | 6pc Nuggets — Six chicken nuggets | R35.90 |
| This item | 9pc Nuggets — Nine chicken nuggets | R39.90 |
| Step up | Chicken Pops (Large) — Large box of popcorn chicken | R46.90 |
Nutrition at a Glance
The 9pc Nuggets comes in at approximately 1,650 kJ (about 394 calories) — roughly 19% of the average adult's 8,700 kJ daily energy intake.
Estimated Nutritional Breakdown
Typical food-label format (South African R146 layout). “% guideline” is the share of an average adult's daily guideline amount.
| Nutrient | Per serving | % guideline |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | ±1,650 kJ (394 kcal) | 19% |
| Protein | ±24 g | 43% |
| Glycaemic carbohydrate | ±29 g | 9% |
| of which total sugars | ±2.3 g | 3% |
| Total fat | ±20 g | 29% |
| of which saturated fat | ±4.4 g | 18% |
| of which trans fat | <1 g | — |
| of which monounsaturated fat | ±9.4 g | — |
| of which polyunsaturated fat | ±6.3 g | — |
| Cholesterol | ±99 mg | 33% |
| Dietary fibre | ±2.5 g | 9% |
| Total sodium | ±740 mg | 37% |
| Potassium | ±300 mg | 9% |
| Calcium | ±33 mg | 3% |
| Iron | ±1.2 mg | 7% |
Vitamins are not shown: South African labels only declare them when a nutrition claim is made, and fried fast food is not a meaningful source — modelled vitamin figures would be guesswork we're not willing to publish.
Figures are estimates modelled on KFC's published nutrition ranges for comparable products — actual values vary by piece mix and preparation. For clinical or allergy decisions use KFC South Africa's official information; see our kilojoule guide and allergen guide.
9pc Nuggets FAQs
How much does the KFC 9pc Nuggets cost in South Africa?
The 9pc Nuggets costs R39.90 at KFC South Africa as of August 2026. Prices are indicative national prices and can differ slightly by store and on delivery apps.
Is the 9pc Nuggets good value compared with other KFC snacks?
At R39.90 it is the 3rd cheapest of 4 items in the Snacks range, and it sits 8% above the range average of R36.90.
What is the price per piece of the 9pc Nuggets?
The 9pc Nuggets works out to about R4.43 per piece (9 pieces at R39.90 in total).
How many kilojoules are in the KFC 9pc Nuggets?
Approximately 1,650 kJ (about 394 calories), which is roughly 19% of an average adult's 8,700 kJ daily intake. This is an estimate based on KFC South Africa's published nutrition ranges.
