KFC Big Box: Price, Calories & What Is in It

At a Glance

Prices vary by location. Calorie figures are representative US figures for 2026; sides and drink move the total, see the Calories section.

What Is in a KFC Big Box?

“Big Box” is a format, not one item. KFC sells three US Big Boxes, and they all add an extra item over their matching combo. The lead box is the 5 pc. Tenders Big Box: 5 Original Recipe tenders, 2 sides (Secret Recipe fries plus mashed potatoes with gravy in the standard build), a biscuit, 2 dipping sauces and a medium drink. The second side is the whole difference from the 5 pc. Tenders Combo, which has only 1 side. The Sandwich Big Box has a Classic Chicken Sandwich, 5 nuggets, 1 side and a medium drink. The 3 pc. Chicken Big Box has 3 pieces of chicken, 2 sides, a biscuit and a drink.

KFC Big Box Price

How much is a KFC Big Box? The 5 pc. Tenders Big Box has no single national price, listings disagree. One reference listing shows $11.99, our own homepage lists $13.19, and other trackers list $13.49 to $13.99, so the national picture is about $11.99 to $13.99. Local-store listings run higher still, up to $14.39 to $16.79 for Extra Crispy versions in some cities. Prices vary by location and franchise, so check the KFC app for your store’s exact price. One odd finding: a reference listing shows the Tenders Big Box at $11.99, twenty cents LESS than the 5 pc. Tenders Combo at $12.19, even though the box adds a second side. Other sources do not show this inversion, so treat it as that tracker’s finding, not a universal fact.

KFC Big Box Calories & Nutrition

The 5 pc. Tenders Big Box has 1,270 to 2,230 calories, with 1,490 calories in the standard build (fries, mash with gravy and a regular medium drink). With a zero-sugar drink it is 1,280 calories.

Full nutrition (per serving, Tenders Big Box standard build):

Note on calories: the 1,270 to 2,230 range is agreed across listings, your sides and drink move the total. The standard build is 1,490 calories, and a zero-sugar drink brings it to 1,280. Do not use 1,350 as the figure, that is one tracker’s single number, not the range. Sodium is very high at 3,560 mg, about 155% of the daily value, so this is a share-or-splurge meal, not an everyday one.

Big Box Comparison: Tenders vs Sandwich vs Chicken

The Tenders Big Box is the biggest and the best value per piece. The Sandwich Big Box is the cheapest way into a box and the only one with nuggets. The 3 pc. Chicken Big Box has the widest calorie range because chicken pieces vary the most in size.

Big Box or Combo: Which to Order?

Order the Big Box when you want the extra item. The Tenders Big Box adds a second side over the 5 pc. Tenders Combo (1 side, $12.19 to $12.89, 1,200 to 1,910 calories, 1,450 standard). If you would buy that second side anyway, the box wins. The Sandwich Big Box adds 5 nuggets over the sandwich combo ($8.69). If you want nuggets with your sandwich, the box wins. Order the combo when you only want one side or no nuggets, or when the box price at your store is at the top of its range and the combo is at the bottom. Delivery-app prices run higher than counter prices, so do not judge the box by a delivery price.

Is the Canadian Big Box the Same?

No. Canada has a different Big Box lineup with CAD prices, for example Big Box Meals at CAD $16.19 to $25.49 and a Big Crunch Box Meal at CAD $17.69 to $19.49. Do not mix CAD figures into the US prices on this page. If you are ordering in Canada, check the Canadian menu for the current boxes and prices.

Allergens & Dietary Notes

The Tenders Big Box is not gluten-free and not vegetarian, it contains chicken, and wheat in the breading. KFC kitchens have shared prep areas and no dedicated allergen-free facility, so cross-contact is possible.

FAQs

1. How much is the KFC 5 pc. Tenders Big Box?

About $11.99 to $13.99, depending on store and franchise. Our homepage lists $13.19, and other trackers list $13.49 to $13.99. Prices vary by location.

2. How many calories are in a KFC Big Box?

The 5 pc. Tenders Big Box has 1,270 to 2,230 calories, with 1,490 calories in the standard build and 1,280 with a zero-sugar drink.

3. What is in a KFC Big Box?

The Tenders Big Box has 5 Original Recipe tenders, 2 sides, a biscuit, 2 dipping sauces and a medium drink. The Sandwich Big Box has a sandwich, 5 nuggets, 1 side and a drink. The 3 pc. Chicken Big Box has 3 pieces of chicken, 2 sides, a biscuit and a drink.

4. Is the Big Box cheaper than the combo?

Usually, if you want the extra item. The Tenders Big Box adds a second side over the combo, and the Sandwich Big Box adds 5 nuggets. If you do not want the extra item, the combo is cheaper.

5. How much protein is in the Tenders Big Box?

71 g in the standard build, the most protein of any KFC box.

6. What is the Sandwich Big Box?

A Classic Chicken Sandwich, 5 nuggets, 1 side and a medium drink, for about $10.99 to $11.39 and 910 to 1,530 calories.

7. How many calories are in the 3 pc. Chicken Big Box?

700 to 2,340 calories, depending on piece sizes and sides.

8. Is there a Nashville Hot Big Box?

Yes, a Nashville Hot 5 pc. Tenders Big Box at about $14.99 and 1,570 to 2,300 calories.

9. Does the Big Box price vary by location?

Yes, a lot. Franchise pricing means the same box can cost $11.99 in one city and $13.99 or more in another, and Extra Crispy versions run higher.

10. Is the Canadian Big Box the same as the US one?

No. Canada has different boxes and CAD prices, so use the Canadian menu if you are ordering in Canada.

More KFC Menus to Explore

See the full KFC menu with prices and calories on the homepage, the KFC Famous Bowl price, calories and nutrition on our Famous Bowl page, and the KFC Mac and Cheese Bowl price, calories and nutrition on our Mac and Cheese Bowl page. You can also browse all our KFC guides on the Blog page.

Sources & Last Updated

Prices and calories are representative US figures for 2026 and vary by location. Nutrition figures are from KFC’s nutrition guide as reported by independent menu trackers; where listings disagree, both figures are shown. Page updated 10 November 2026.