What You Get
The large Chicken Pops box is the sharing format: nearly double the small box for R46.90 against two smalls at R49.80 — a modest but real saving, and one box instead of two. Per bite it is the cheaper way to buy pops.
Pops are bite-size pieces of breaded fillet, so they eat like nuggets with more coating. If you want maximum chicken per rand in snack form, compare the 9pc Nuggets at R39.90 first.
Chicken Pops (Large) Price Check
At R46.90, the Chicken Pops (Large) is the most expensive of 4 items in the Snacks range, 27% above the range average of R36.90.
| Option | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Spend less | 9pc Nuggets — Nine chicken nuggets | R39.90 |
| This item | Chicken Pops (Large) — Large box of popcorn chicken | R46.90 |
Nutrition at a Glance
The Chicken Pops (Large) comes in at approximately 1,800 kJ (about 430 calories) — roughly 21% 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, based on the per-person portion.
| Nutrient | Whole order | Per person (÷1.5) | % guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | ±1,800 kJ (430 kcal) | ±1,200 kJ (287 kcal) | 14% |
| Protein | ±26 g | ±17 g | 31% |
| Glycaemic carbohydrate | ±32 g | ±21 g | 7% |
| of which total sugars | ±2.5 g | ±1.7 g | 2% |
| Total fat | ±22 g | ±15 g | 21% |
| of which saturated fat | ±4.8 g | ±3.2 g | 13% |
| of which trans fat | <1 g | <1 g | — |
| of which monounsaturated fat | ±10 g | ±6.7 g | — |
| of which polyunsaturated fat | ±6.8 g | ±4.5 g | — |
| Cholesterol | ±108 mg | ±72 mg | 24% |
| Dietary fibre | ±2.7 g | ±1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sodium | ±810 mg | ±540 mg | 27% |
| Potassium | ±320 mg | ±213 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | ±36 mg | ±24 mg | 2% |
| Iron | ±1.3 mg | ±0.9 mg | 5% |
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.
Chicken Pops (Large) FAQs
How much does the KFC Chicken Pops (Large) cost in South Africa?
The Chicken Pops (Large) costs R46.90 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 Chicken Pops (Large) good value compared with other KFC snacks?
At R46.90 it is the most expensive of 4 items in the Snacks range, and it sits 27% above the range average of R36.90.
How many kilojoules are in the KFC Chicken Pops (Large)?
Approximately 1,800 kJ (about 430 calories), which is roughly 21% of an average adult's 8,700 kJ daily intake. This is an estimate based on KFC South Africa's published nutrition ranges.
