VoltraCalories and protein at KFC Kuwait, PICK and Calo
Of the chains we checked, KFC, PICK and Calo publish calories and protein for Kuwait. KFC's Kuwait sheet lists a Zinger sandwich at 590.6 kcal with 30.3 g of protein, and a medium Zinger meal at 1,118.5 kcal [1]. For protein per calorie, chicken on its own and Greek yogurt give the most: about 11.2 g of protein per 100 kcal for KFC's Keel OR piece, 14.9 g for PICK's Lemon Chicken Portion and 17.5 g for its large Greek yogurt (calculated) [1] [2].
Which chains publish figures for Kuwait
We used only figures a chain publishes for Kuwait itself, on its Kuwait website or in its nutrition file, and saved a copy of each. Three had both calories and protein: KFC, PICK and Calo [1] [2] [3]. Protein per 100 kcal is the grams of protein divided by the calories, times 100 (calculated). It lets you compare a 173.4 kcal drumstick with an 822.3 kcal Mighty Zinger. Chains change recipes and menus, so check their current figures; we read these on 30 September 2026.
KFC Kuwait
KFC publishes a nutrition sheet for its Kuwait menu, headed Kuwait market on every page, and links it from the menu of its Kuwait ordering site, kuwait.kfc.me [1]. It gives calories, protein, carbs and fat for each piece, sandwich, side and meal. The file was created in July 2024.
Chicken pieces and sides
| Item | kcal | Protein (g) | Protein per 100 kcal (g, calculated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keel OR Carbs 9.9 g · fat 11.8 g | 266.7 | 30.0 | 11.2 |
| Drumstick OR Carbs 5.7 g · fat 8.3 g | 173.4 | 19.3 | 11.1 |
| Strip OR Carbs 5.0 g · fat 6.2 g | 128.5 | 13.3 | 10.4 |
| Rib OR Carbs 18.8 g · fat 20.6 g | 391.1 | 32.5 | 8.3 |
| Wing OR Carbs 7.3 g · fat 6.2 g | 123.2 | 9.6 | 7.8 |
| Popcorn Chicken - Large Carbs 28.9 g · fat 19.9 g | 405.2 | 29.3 | 7.2 |
| Hot Lime Wings (3 Pcs) Carbs 19.6 g · fat 23.3 g | 393.0 | 26.4 | 6.7 |
| Thigh OR Carbs 14.1 g · fat 22.3 g | 342.7 | 22.1 | 6.4 |
| Fries - Regular Carbs 38.7 g · fat 9.6 g | 249.0 | 4.0 | 1.6 |
KFC Kuwait nutrition sheet [1], sorted by protein per 100 kcal (calculated). The pieces are the sheet's OR versions; it also lists HS versions.
Sandwiches and meals
| Item | kcal | Protein (g) | Protein per 100 kcal (g, calculated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty Original Sandwich Carbs 62.0 g · fat 35.5 g | 770.3 | 53.9 | 7.0 |
| Supreme Zinger Sandwich Carbs 55.1 g · fat 27.2 g | 595.4 | 37.0 | 6.2 |
| Mighty Zinger Carbs 57.6 g · fat 44.8 g | 822.3 | 50.2 | 6.1 |
| Chicken Fillet Sandwich Carbs 55.9 g · fat 14.6 g | 434.7 | 23.1 | 5.3 |
| Zinger Sandwich Carbs 46.4 g · fat 32.5 g | 590.6 | 30.3 | 5.1 |
| 3 Pc Meal (Regular) Carbs 191.8 g · fat 80.7 g | 1,719.6 | 86.3 | 5.0 |
| Twister Sandwich Original Carbs 50.8 g · fat 29.7 g | 561.3 | 27.2 | 4.8 |
| Dynamite Burger Carbs 62.2 g · fat 8.3 g | 384.1 | 17.2 | 4.5 |
| Big Filler Classic Sandwich Carbs 106.1 g · fat 32.9 g | 839.8 | 32.9 | 3.9 |
| Zinger Meal (Medium) Carbs 149.6 g · fat 45.2 g | 1,118.5 | 35.6 | 3.2 |
KFC Kuwait nutrition sheet [1]. Meal sizes as the sheet lists them. It gives each meal's total, not what's in it, and says the figures no longer hold if you change the order.
The single pieces give the most protein for their calories: Keel OR, Drumstick OR and Strip OR are all above 10 g of protein per 100 kcal (calculated). Of the sandwiches, the Mighty Original Sandwich has the most protein, 53.9 g, or 7.0 g per 100 kcal (calculated). The meal is where calories climb: a medium Zinger Meal has 527.9 kcal more than the Zinger sandwich alone, but only 5.3 g more protein (calculated) [1].
PICK
PICK, a café chain in Kuwait, publishes a nutrition menu with calories, fat, carbs, fibre and protein for each item [2]. It is marked version 32, June 2024, the file was last changed in August 2025, and it says to expect a variation of about 10% because the items are handmade [2]. PICK's ordering site also shows nutrition facts for each item, and may be more up to date.
| Item | kcal | Protein (g) | Protein per 100 kcal (g, calculated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Yogurt (Large) Carbs 16 g · fat 0 g | 211 | 37 | 17.5 |
| Protein Smoothie Regular Carbs 16 g · fat 0 g | 233 | 40 | 17.2 |
| Lemon Chicken Portion Carbs not listed · fat 12 g | 302 | 45 | 14.9 |
| Chicken PP Carbs 29 g · fat 8 g | 397 | 50 | 12.6 |
| Beef Protein Pack Carbs 22 g · fat 20 g | 469 | 50 | 10.7 |
| Egg Protein Wrap Carbs 11 g · fat 24 g | 438 | 45 | 10.3 |
| Crisp Caesar Salad Carbs 15 g · fat 18 g | 396 | 40 | 10.1 |
| Mozzarella Panini Carbs 30 g · fat 11 g | 364 | 34 | 9.3 |
| Tandoori Pro Wrap Carbs 41 g · fat 10 g | 409 | 38 | 9.3 |
| Yakitori Chicken Salad Carbs 34 g · fat 18 g | 475 | 44 | 9.3 |
| Chicken Shawarma Wrap Carbs 26 g · fat 12 g | 291 | 22 | 7.6 |
PICK nutrition menu [2], sorted by protein per 100 kcal (calculated). The menu leaves the carbs blank for the Lemon Chicken Portion.
The large Greek yogurt (17.5 g per 100 kcal), the regular protein smoothie (17.2 g) and the Lemon Chicken Portion (14.9 g) give the most protein per calorie on PICK's menu (calculated) [2].
Calo meal plans
Calo, a meal-plan company with a Kuwait menu, lists calories, protein, carbs and fat for every meal on its weekly menu page [3]. The menu changes every week; these meals are from the week of 27 September to 3 October 2026. Calo doesn't give portion weights.
| Item | kcal | Protein (g) | Protein per 100 kcal (g, calculated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken and Rice Skillet Carbs 44 g · fat 5 g | 424 | 51 | 12.0 |
| Spicy Chicken Wrap Carbs 53 g · fat 10 g | 519 | 54 | 10.4 |
| Chicken Tomato Freekeh Carbs 39 g · fat 13 g | 458 | 47 | 10.3 |
| Classic Caesar Salad Carbs 21 g · fat 20 g | 442 | 45 | 10.2 |
| Creamy Onion Chicken Pasta Carbs 45 g · fat 12 g | 483 | 49 | 10.1 |
| Pomegranate Chicken with Saffron Rice Carbs 40 g · fat 13 g | 441 | 42 | 9.5 |
| Beef Margoog Carbs 31 g · fat 11 g | 332 | 27 | 8.1 |
| Tuna Machboos Carbs 51 g · fat 16 g | 480 | 33 | 6.9 |
Calo's Kuwait menu [3], sorted by protein per 100 kcal (calculated).
Of these, the Chicken and Rice Skillet gives the most protein per calorie, 12.0 g per 100 kcal, and the Tuna Machboos the least, 6.9 g (calculated) [3].
Most protein for the calories
Every item in the tables above with 11 g of protein or more per 100 kcal (calculated) [1] [2] [3]:
- PICK, Greek Yogurt (Large): 17.5 g
- PICK, Protein Smoothie Regular: 17.2 g
- PICK, Lemon Chicken Portion: 14.9 g
- PICK, Chicken PP: 12.6 g
- Calo, Chicken and Rice Skillet: 12.0 g
- KFC, Keel OR: 11.2 g
- KFC, Drumstick OR: 11.1 g
KFC's sandwiches range from 3.9 to 7.0 g per 100 kcal, and the two meals in the table 3.2 and 5.0 g (calculated) [1].
Do restaurants in Kuwait have to show calories?
Not yet, as far as we found. On 21 September 2026 the newspaper Al-Seyassah reported, citing the Kuwait News Agency, that the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition (PAFN) had launched an initiative to encourage restaurants to show calories on their menus, and that its first phase is voluntary [5]. The report says it covers restaurants, cafés, local and international chains, bakeries and delivery apps, among others, is based on the Gulf standard GSO 2604:2024, and accepts a margin of up to 20% either side of the calculated calories [5]. PAFN's website carries a sign-up for its workshop on putting calories on menus [4]. We found no PAFN decision making it compulsory.
The Gulf standard is GSO 2604, "Putting Calories on Food Establishments Menu’s Selling Away-From-Home Foods"; its first edition was approved on 1 July 2021 [6].
In Saudi Arabia, calories on menus became compulsory on 1 January 2019, after a voluntary phase, for restaurants, cafés, ice-cream and fresh-juice shops, bakeries, sweet shops and cafeterias [7]. Since 1 July 2025, menus there must also mark meals high in salt, give the caffeine in drinks, and show how long it takes to burn off a meal's calories, on paper and electronic menus including delivery apps [8].
Why McDonald's and others aren't here
- McDonald's. McDonald's Kuwait points customers to a nutrition calculator on its website [9], but it didn't open for us, so we couldn't save and check its figures.
- Burger King and Subway. Their Kuwait ordering sites say: "Additional nutrition information available upon request." [10] [11] We found no protein figures.
- Others. We also checked Pizza Hut, Hardee's, Starbucks and Shake Shack in Kuwait and found no protein figures we could save and check. We didn't borrow figures published for other countries.
In Voltra
In the Eat tab, take a photo of your meal with the photo scan, or tap Describe and type what you ordered, for example a KFC Zinger sandwich and regular fries. Voltra sets a daily calorie target and a protein target for you, and each meal you log counts toward both. The Coach answers questions using what you've logged. Our protein-per-day guide works out how much you need.
Frequently asked
How many calories are in a KFC Zinger in Kuwait?
KFC's Kuwait nutrition sheet lists the Zinger Sandwich at 590.6 kcal, with 30.3 g of protein, 46.4 g of carbs and 32.5 g of fat. A medium Zinger Meal is 1,118.5 kcal.
Which KFC Kuwait item has the most protein for its calories?
The chicken pieces on their own. Keel OR has 30.0 g of protein for 266.7 kcal and Drumstick OR 19.3 g for 173.4 kcal, about 11 g per 100 kcal. Of the sandwiches, the Mighty Original Sandwich has the most protein: 53.9 g for 770.3 kcal.
Do restaurants in Kuwait have to show calories on the menu?
Not yet, as far as we found. PAFN's initiative to put calories on menus was reported in September 2026 as voluntary in its first phase. Saudi Arabia has required calories on menus since 1 January 2019.
Why isn't McDonald's Kuwait on this page?
McDonald's Kuwait points customers to a nutrition calculator on its website, but it didn't open for us, so we couldn't save and check the figures, and we don't use figures from other countries. Check the calculator directly.
Sources
- KFC Kuwait (2024). Nutritional values: Kuwait market (PDF). Linked from the menu of kuwait.kfc.me. Created July 2024.
- PICK (2025). Nutrition menu, Kuwait (PDF). Linked from pick.com.kw. Version 32, June 2024; file changed August 2025.
- Calo (2026). This week's menu, Kuwait. Week of 27 September to 3 October 2026; also the Arabic page.
- الهيئة العامة للغذاء والتغذية، الكويت (٢٠٢٦). الموقع الرسمي: تسجيل لورشة وضع السعرات الحرارية في قوائم الطعام. In Arabic. Home page, workshop sign-up.
- جريدة السياسة (٢٠٢٦). وزيرة التنمية والاستدامة: مبادرة السعرات الحرارية تعزز الشفافية الغذائية وصحة المجتمع. In Arabic. Newspaper report, 21 September 2026, of statements to the Kuwait News Agency.
- GCC Standardization Organization (2021). GSO 2604:2021, Putting Calories on Food Establishments Menu’s Selling Away-From-Home Foods. Store listing of the first edition.
- وكالة الأنباء السعودية (٢٠١٨). بدء إلزام المنشآت الغذائية بوضع السعرات الحرارية ضمن قائمة الوجبات غداً. In Arabic. 31 December 2018.
- وكالة الأنباء السعودية (٢٠٢٥). الغذاء والدواء: اقتراب تطبيق اللوائح الغذائية الجديدة لتعزيز الشفافية وخيارات المستهلك الصحية. In Arabic. 18 June 2025.
- McDonald's Kuwait. Your Right To Know: where can we find Kuwait McDonald's calories or nutrition chart. Points to the nutrition calculator on mcdonalds.com/kw.
- Burger King Kuwait. Official online ordering site. Menu text on calories and nutrition information.
- Subway Kuwait. Official online ordering site. Menu text on calories and nutrition information.
Sources checked on 30 September 2026.
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