KFC Mac & Cheese Nutrition and Calories

This side dish could be a stand alone meal. It’s a heaping bowl of elbow macaroni smothered in a rich, creamy cheddar cheese sauce.

Read this post for a complete overview of the calories, nutrition facts, and ingredients in the mac and cheese from KFC.

Calories and Nutrition

Calories in Mac & Cheese at KFC

There are 140 calories in a regular individual size order of KFC Mac & Cheese. Carbohydrates contribute the largest portion of total calories. Specifically, one regular bowl has 17 grams of carbs, which make up 47% of the total calories.

About 39% of the total calories is from fat and the remaining 14% is from protein.

Carbs: 65 calories (47%)
Fat: 55 calories (39%)
Protein: 20 calories (14%)
Total: 140 calories per individual serving

The larger family size portion contains a total of 540 calories.

The caloric breakout by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label sourced from the restaurant. Calories may vary by location, as a result of how it’s prepared, or due to topping choices.

Sodium

The amount of sodium in one serving of mac and cheese is worth noting here. An individual serving has 590 milligrams of sodium. That’s 25% of the FDA-recommended limit for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

Moreover, a family size bowl has 2,220 milligrams.

Fat

One individual serving contains 6 grams of total fat, including 1.5 grams of saturated fat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1Individual Size Mac & Cheese

Amount Per Serving

Calories140

% Daily Value *

Total Fat6g

10%

Saturated Fat1.5g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol5mg

Sodium590mg

25%

Total Carbohydrate17g

Dietary Fiber1g

Sugar2g

Protein5g

10%

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Macaroni & Cheese dish from KFC with text listing ingredients.

Ingredients and Allergens

Here is the list of ingredients in a bowl of macaroni & cheese from KFC.

KFC Mac & Cheese Ingredients

Cooked Macaroni

Water
Enriched Durum Wheat Semolina (semolina, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)
Egg White Solids
Skim Milk

Pasteurized Cheddar Cheese

Cheddar Cheese (pasteurized milk, cultures, salt, and enzymes)
Water
Soybean Oil
Whey Protein Concentrate
Nonfat Dry Milk
Modified Food Starch
Natural Flavors
Salt
Maltodextrin
Whey
Sodium Citrate
Anhydrous Milkfat
Dipotassium Phosphate
Potassium Chloride
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
Sorbic Acid (preservative)
Yeast Extract
Color (beta carotene and/or paprika and/or annatto extract)
Wheat Flour
Food Starch-Modified
Sugar
Disodium Phosphate
Cheese Flavor (salt, maltodextrin, dextrose, natural flavors and lactic acid)
Mono and Diglycerides
Xanthan Gum
Sodium Alginate
Carrageenan
Lactic Acid
Citric Acid
Beta Carotene for Color (corn oil, tocophero)

What is Sodium Alginate?

Sodium Alginate is the sodium salt form of alginic acid (a natural polysaccharide). It’s extracted from brown algae and forms a viscous gum when hydrated and combined with calcium.

It’s used in food production as a thickening agent. You may find that sodium alignate is often used in ice cream, salad dressings, instant noodles, baked goods, and jellies.

Other fast food menu items and packaged foods that contain sodium alginate include:

What Are These Ingredients?

Here are a few brief definitions of a select list of the ingredients in KFC Mac & Cheese.

Anhydrous Milkfat is made by heating pasteurized fresh cream or butter (for example, 100% cow’s milk) to create a concentrated form of butter that has a milk fat content of at least 99.8%, and 0.1% or less of water. It is also referred to as ghee or clarified butter.
Carrageenan is derived from red seaweed and commonly used to thicken foods.
Citric Acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid that is extracted from citrus fruits such as lemons, limes, and oranges.
Niacin is a form of vitamin B3.
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, a natural food grade sodium salt, is often used as an additive to extend the shelf life of foods.
Sorbic Acid is a natural fatty acid commonly used as a preservative to prevent growth of yeast, molds, and bacteria.
Thiamin Mononitrate is the nitrate salt form of Vitamin B1.

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Allergens

The Mac & Cheese is made with ingredients that contain egg, dairy, soy, and wheat. Also note that this dish is prepared in a kitchen with equipment used for multiple menu items, including those that may contain nuts, gluten, or other allergens.

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Nutrition facts, allergens, and ingredients source: KFC Corporation

Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.