KFC • Value Menu — $5 Fill Up
$5 Fill Up — 3 Tenders
3 chicken tenders with side, biscuit, cookie, and medium drink
Typical U.S. price — actual prices vary by location, franchise, and ordering platform.
Menu Labeling & Nutrition Information
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Full nutrition information — including saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, and fiber — is available upon request from the restaurant and in the official nutrition guide. Calorie counts shown are approximate and based on official restaurant nutrition data; values may vary by location, preparation, and portion size.
Everything You Need to Know About the $5 Fill Up — 3 Tenders
The $5 Fill Up — 3 Tenders is 3 chicken tenders with side, biscuit, cookie, and medium drink It comes in at 940 calories per 3 tenders with 34g of protein, and is priced at $5.00 in the Value Menu — $5 Fill Up section of the KFC menu — about 0.53 cents per 100 calories. KFC is a fast food chain with over 30,000 locations known for Original Recipe Chicken (8-piece Bucket), KFC Chicken Sandwich, Famous Bowl. Our KFC menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items.
How the $5 Fill Up — 3 Tenders compares to similar KFC items
| Item | Price | Calories | Price / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5 Fill Up — 3 Tenders (this item) | $5.00 | 940 | 0.53 |
| $5 Fill Up — Chicken Sandwich | $5.00 | 1150 | 0.43 |
| $5 Fill Up — Famous Bowl | $5.00 | 1080 | 0.46 |
Average price in the Value Menu — $5 Fill Up section: $5.00. This item matches the section average.
How the $5 Fill Up — 3 Tenders compares at other chains
Compare the $5 Fill Up — 3 Tenders across all chains →| Chain | Comparable item | Price | vs KFC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krispy Kreme | Glazed Raspberry Filled | $1.49 | $3.51 more |
| KFC | $5 Fill Up — 3 Tenders | $5.00 | — |
| Checkers | $5 Fill Up | $5.00 | same |
Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data.
KFC secret menu items
Famous Bowl Double Down · $8.99
Two chicken fillets used as buns with Famous Bowl fillings in between
How to order: Order two extra-crispy chicken fillets. Ask for sides of mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, and cheese. Assemble yourself.
Kentucky Fried Poutine · $6.99
Potato wedges topped with gravy, cheese curds, and popcorn chicken
How to order: Order large potato wedges, add side of gravy and shredded cheese, add side of popcorn chicken. Assemble as poutine.
Secret Recipe Fries · $3.49
French fries coated with Original Recipe herb and spice blend
How to order: Order a large fry and ask them to 'add Original Recipe seasoning.' Many locations keep the seasoning at the counter.
KFC Donut Sandwich · $6.99
A chicken fillet sandwiched between two glazed donuts — sweet and savory
How to order: Order a KFC Chicken Sandwich and ask for 'donuts instead of the bun.' Not all locations carry donuts, but some test markets do.
Dietary & allergen information
Is the $5 Fill Up — 3 Tenders good value at KFC?
At $5.00, the $5 Fill Up — 3 Tenders costs about 0.53 cents per 100 calories against a $5.00 average in the Value Menu — $5 Fill Up section. Value depends on what you order alongside it — pair it with the cheapest KFC sides for the best total meal cost.
How to order the $5 Fill Up — 3 Tenders at KFC
The $5 Fill Up — 3 Tenders is available at KFC locations nationwide — dine-in, takeout, and in most markets delivery through the KFC app or third-party services. Order through the official KFC ordering page for pickup and delivery. Prices vary by location — check the current full KFC menu for the latest pricing.
Pro Tips for Ordering the $5 Fill Up — 3 Tenders
- 1At 940 calories, this is one of the higher-calorie items on the menu — plan portions accordingly.
- 2Check current KFC deals — $5 Fill Up.
- 3Prices have trended +3.5% vs 2025 on our tracking — expect slight variation by location.
Tips compiled from customer reviews on Google, Yelp, Reddit, and our menu tracking data.
Payment & holiday hours
Accepted payment
- Credit & debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover)
- Cash
- Gift cards
- Apple Pay & Google Pay
Holiday closures
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
Typical closures — individual locations may vary. Confirm locally before visiting.
$5 Fill Up — 3 Tenders prices by city (estimated)
Prices vary by location. Estimates for the KFC national-average pricing model:
- New York City: $17.90 (Estimated — urban premium operating costs — Original Recipe Chicken (8-piece Bucket))
- Los Angeles: $17.25 (Estimated — urban premium operating costs — Original Recipe Chicken (8-piece Bucket))
- Chicago: $16.30 (Estimated — higher operating costs — Original Recipe Chicken (8-piece Bucket))
- Houston: $15.35 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Original Recipe Chicken (8-piece Bucket))
- Atlanta: $15.65 (Estimated — on par with national average — Original Recipe Chicken (8-piece Bucket))
- Columbus: $15.05 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Original Recipe Chicken (8-piece Bucket))
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About KFC
KFC is a fast food chain with over 30,000 locations known for Original Recipe Chicken (8-piece Bucket), KFC Chicken Sandwich, Famous Bowl. Our KFC menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items. Browse full menu sections including chicken buckets & pieces, chicken sandwiches & wraps, famous bowls & pot pies, kfc wings menu. Current deals include $5 Fill Up.
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