KFC 4 pc. Tenders Combo: Price & Calories
The 4-piece tenders combo runs about $9.99: four Original Recipe tenders with fries, a biscuit, two dipping sauces and a medium drink, roughly 1,275 calories standard. It fills the gap the line left between the 3-piece at $8.69 and the 5-piece at $12.19, and the pricing curve it reveals is this page's real story.
◐ REFERENCE FIGURES · INDEPENDENTLY TRACKED · 31 AUG 2026
Grade = this item's percentile across the whole menu: 40% price-per-calorie + 40% price-per-protein + 20% sodium penalty. Full formula.
KFC 4 pc. Tenders Combo price
| Option | Price | Calories | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 piece | $9.99 | 1,275 | ◐ REF. |
National reference pricing on the audit date. Franchises set final prices; a spread of about a dollar between locations is normal.
The Ledger · price history on recordWhat this item has cost
| Date | Price | Move |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $9.99 | opening entry |
Tracked at $9.99 since the middle rung joined the board. Line-completion additions like this usually hold launch price longer than the rungs they joined: the ledger will say.
Fact checkWhy other sites disagree about this item
The missing-rung listings are the fact-check: aggregators built their KFC tenders tables in the 3-and-5 era, so the 4-piece either doesn't appear or wears an averaged price ($10.44 shows up verbatim in two databases; the arithmetic mean of its neighbors, published as fact). It's a real rung at $9.99 reference. When a listing's price is exactly the average of the rungs beside it, you've caught the spreadsheet doing the journalism.
Full nutrition, per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | % daily value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 1,275 | 64% |
| Protein | 55 g | 110% |
| Carbohydrates | 164 g | 60% |
| Total fat | 50 g | 64% |
| Saturated fat | 9 g | 45% |
| Sodium | 2,415 mg | 105% |
| Sugars | 62 g | 124% |
| Fibre | 6 g | 21% |
One serving, one day’s sodium
About 2,415 mg, 105% of the daily line, crossing it as every tenders combo does. The fourth tender adds its 350; the frame carries the rest. Corn-for-fries remains the one real lever.
AllergensAllergens
Contains: Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg. Shared fryers and prep areas mean cross-contact is possible; confirm with the restaurant if you have a severe allergy.
The buildWhat’s in the KFC 4 pc. Tenders Combo
| Component | Sold on its own | Published calories |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Original Recipe tenders | KFC Single Original Recipe Tender · $2.29 | 130 as sold alone |
| Individual side | part of this build only | not published separately |
| Biscuit | KFC Buttery Buttermilk Biscuit · $1.29 | 180 as sold alone |
| 2 dipping sauces | part of this build only | not published separately |
| Medium drink | part of this build only | not published separately |
Component figures are the standalone items’ published values; portion sizes inside a build can differ, which is why this site never adds them into an unpublished total.
What is in a KFC 4 pc. Tenders Combo?
The tenders line’s middle child, added when the 3-to-5 jump proved too wide: same whole-muscle stock, same combo frame, one more tender than the entry build. The per-tender math across the combos runs $2.90 → $2.50 → $2.44: the four-piece captures most of the ladder’s discount without the five-piece’s commitment.
How it is made
Standard combo assembly at the four-count; two sauce cups ship standard, which is the right dipping arithmetic for four tenders. The second cup remains the menu’s best 59 cents.
Who it suits, and who should skip it
The appetite the 3-piece leaves at 85%: a precise and populous demographic; per-tender optimizers who read curves; anyone stepping down from the 5-piece era with dignity intact. The Big Box lurks two dollars up for appetites that were kidding themselves.
Is it worth the price?
The curve’s sweet spot, most of the ladder’s discount, none of the overshoot.
At $2.50 a tender it computes tight to the 5-piece’s rate while saving $2.20 outright, and per calorie it holds the line’s standard. The honest note: the 5-piece Big Box’s price inversion means big appetites should skip the 5-combo entirely; the four is for right-sized orders, and it sizes right.
Order hacks
- Two sauce cups ride in the listed build; mix them (KFC Sauce and Honey BBQ) rather than doubling one.
- Per-tender check: $2.50 here versus $2.44 at five. The nickel premium buys right-sizing; pay it happily.
- Big-appetite redirect: the 5-piece Big Box costs $2 more than this and includes an extra side; the true upgrade path skips the 5-combo.
- Zero drink lands it at 1,065: a four-tender dinner under the line most combos cross.
- Gravy heresy welcome: a mash swap for fries turns the combo into a Fill Up impersonation with a better tender count.
KFC 4 pc. Tenders Combo vs KFC 3 pc. Tenders Combo: value, computed
| Item | Price | ¢ / calorie | $ / 10g protein | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KFC 4 pc. Tenders Combo | $9.99 | 0.78¢ | $1.82 | A |
| KFC 3 pc. Tenders Combo | $8.69 | 0.76¢ | $2.02 | B+ |
| KFC 5 pc. Tenders Combo | $12.19 | 0.84¢ | $1.82 | B+ |
| KFC 2 pc. Tenders | $4.29 | 1.65¢ | $1.79 | C+ |
| KFC 3 pc. Tenders (À La Carte) | $5.99 | 1.54¢ | $1.66 | B |
Computed from the prices and nutrition on this site. When a price moves, these columns move with it; only The KF Menu publishes this table.
AlternativesCompare with similar items
KFC 3 pc. Tenders Combo
$8.69
· 1145 cal · B+
KFC 5 pc. Tenders Combo
$12.19
· 1450 cal · B+
KFC 2 pc. Tenders
$4.29
· 260 cal · C+
KFC 3 pc. Tenders (À La Carte)
$5.99
· 390 cal · B
How to order the KFC 4 pc. Tenders Combo
| Route | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Status | Standing menu item as of 31 Aug 2026; participation can vary by franchise. |
| KFC app & website | The reference price on this page, plus app-only offers and Rewards points. The cleanest way to see your own store’s price before ordering. Official listing. |
| Counter & drive-through | Franchise-set pricing: a spread of about a dollar around the reference is normal. AK, HI and CA run higher on KFC’s own note. |
| Delivery apps | Marked up over counter price and no Rewards earning; the delivery page ranks the routes. |
| Cheaper routes | current deals change without a schedule; the app row is the truth; the standing value board (Taste of KFC, $5 Bowls, Fill Ups) usually beats a promo code. |
KFC 4 pc. Tenders Combo FAQs
How much is the 4-piece tenders combo?
About $9.99: four tenders, fries, biscuit, two sauce cups and a medium drink.
How many calories are in the KFC 4 pc. Tenders Combo?
About 1,275 standard; 1,065 with a zero drink.
Why don't some menus list a 4-piece combo?
It postdates most aggregators' tables: the line ran 3-and-5 for years. The rung is real and national; the listings are old.
What's the per-tender math?
$2.90 at three, $2.50 here, $2.44 at five: the four-piece captures most of the curve's discount.
4-piece combo or 5-piece Big Box?
Two dollars apart, and the Big Box adds a mash: big appetites should jump straight there. This rung is for the appetite that's actually four tenders.
How many sauces come with the KFC 4 pc. Tenders Combo?
Two dipping cups of your choice are in the listed build. Extras bill at the flat cup price of about 59 cents.
How much protein is in the 4 pc. Tenders Combo?
55 g. At the reference price that is $1.82 per 10 g of protein, better than most of the menu, which sits at $2.09.
How much sodium is in the KFC 4 pc. Tenders Combo?
2,415 mg, 105% of the 2,300 mg daily value in one order. Fried coatings, gravy and sauces carry most of KFC's sodium, so swaps inside the order move the number only at the margins.
Where every number came from
THE KF MENU · SOURCE SLIP
4-pc-tenders-combo · audit 31 AUG 2026
independent guide, not affiliated with KFC Corporation