KFC Mac & Cheese
KFC’s mac & cheese is available from the Homestyle Side Dish section of the menu. It’s a heaping bowl of elbow macaroni smothered in a rich, creamy cheddar cheese sauce.
The smaller Individual size order has 140 calories, 6 grams fat, 17 grams carbohydrates, and 5 grams protein.
This guide offers a complete overview of the nutritional information, calories, and ingredients in an order of mac and cheese from KFC. It includes an analysis of the side dish portion with a comparison to the family-sized bowl.
Mac & Cheese Nutritional Information
KFC’s mac & cheese is available in two sizes: an individual side dish and a large family size bowl. Nutritional information in this guide is based on one order.
% Daily Value
Serving: 1 Order Mac & Cheese|
INDIVIDUAL |
FAMILY | |
|
Saturated Fat |
8% |
30% |
|
Cholesterol |
2% |
3% |
|
Sodium |
25% |
93% |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Daily value (% DV) is a measure of how much a nutrient in one serving contributes to a daily diet based on 2,000 calories. That is the standard measured used by the FDA for adult nutrition guidance. However, individual needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower.
Calories
One individual-sized order of KFC Mac & Cheese has 140 total calories.
Here is a summary of the amount of calories in one serving, by macronutrient:
The highest proportion of total calories is derived from carbohydrates. About 39% of the total calories is from dietary fat and the remaining 14% is from protein.
KFC Mac & Cheese (Side Dish)
% Calories from Fat, Carbs, and ProteinThe summary by calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by KFC. Calories may vary as a result of how the dish is prepared.
Calories by Size
Nutritional value and calories varies by serving size. Here are a few quick nutrition facts, by size:
| INDIVIDUAL SIZE | FAMILY SIZE | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 140 | 540 |
| Total Fat | 6 grams | 23 grams |
| Sodium | 590mg | 2,220mg |
Fat
One individual serving of macaroni and cheese contains 6 grams of total fat, including 1.5 grams of saturated fat.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
Sodium
The amount of sodium in one serving of mac and cheese is considered high.
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).
For comparison, a family size bowl has 2,220 milligrams.
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Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving (% DV)
Red indicates a high %DV.
|
Serving Size |
INDIVIDUAL |
FAMILY |
|
Calories |
140 |
540 |
|
Total Fat |
6g (9%) |
23g (35%) |
|
Saturated Fat |
1.5g (8%) |
6g (30%) |
|
Trans Fat |
0g |
0g |
|
Cholesterol |
5mg (2%) |
10mg (3%) |
|
Sodium |
590mg (25%) |
2220mg (93%) |
|
Carbohydrates |
17g (6%) |
66g (22%) |
|
Dietary Fiber |
1g (4%) |
5g (20%) |
|
Total Sugars |
2g |
8g |
|
Protein |
5g |
18g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Mac & Cheese Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here is the list of ingredients in a bowl of macaroni & cheese from KFC.
Cooked Macaroni
Ingredients in macaroni pasta:Water, Enriched Durum Wheat Semolina, Egg White Solids, Skim Milk.
Pasteurized Cheddar Cheese
Ingredients in cheese:Cheddar Cheese, Water, Soybean Oil, Whey Protein Concentrate, Nonfat Dry Milk, Modified Food Starch, Natural Flavors, Salt, Maltodextrin, Whey, Sodium Citrate, Anhydrous Milk Fat, Dipotassium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Sorbic Acid, Yeast Extract, Color, Wheat Flour, Food Starch-Modified, Sugar, Disodium Phosphate, Cheese Flavor, Mono and Diglycerides, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Alginate, Carrageenan, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Beta Carotene (corn oil, tocopherol) for color.
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.
The additive is used as a thickening agent in ice cream, salad dressings, instant noodles, baked goods, jellies and other food products.
In addition to KFC’s Mac and Cheese, 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.
There are thousands of fast food and packaged pasta dishes available in the marketplace across the country. Check the nutrition value of Chick-fil-A’s mac & cheese or the ready-to-bake Birds Eye Lasagna with Meat Sauce. Learn more about the nutrition and ingredients in food to make informed decisions about your diet.
Allergens
The Mac & Cheese is made with ingredients that contain egg, dairy, soybean oil, and gluten/wheat.
KFC prepares its food in a kitchen with equipment used for multiple menu items, including products that may contain nuts, gluten, fish, or other common food allergens.
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.
Nutrition facts, allergens, and ingredients source: KFC Corporation