Caesar Side Salad Calories & Nutrition
Salads · KFC Menu Item
Item Overview
Caesar Side Salad is a salads option on the KFC menu with 39 calories, 3.3g protein, 2.3g carbs, and 2.1g fat per listed serving.
Based on macro profile, this item is a lower-sugar and moderate-sodium choice. It delivers around 8.5g protein per 100 calories.
Calories per serving
2% of 2,000 kcal daily goal
Macronutrient breakdown
- Protein3.3g32%
- Fat2.1g46%
- Carbs2.3g22%
Protein
3.3g
7% DV
Total Fat
2.1g
3% DV
Carbohydrates
2.3g
1% DV
Full Nutrition Facts
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
| Calories | 39 kcal2% DV |
| Total Fat | 2.1 g3% DV |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g6% DV |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2.3 g1% DV |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g4% DV |
| Sugars | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 3.3 g7% DV |
| Sodium | 90.7 mg4% DV |
What the Calories Are Made Of
Of the 39 calories in Caesar Side Salad, approximately 46% come from fat (2g × 9 kcal/g = 19 kcal), 22% from carbohydrates (2g × 4 kcal/g = 9 kcal), and 32% from protein (3g × 4 kcal/g = 13 kcal).
This makes Caesar Side Salad a fat-forward item — more than a third of its calories come from fat. The macro donut chart above shows this split visually.
How It Compares
Compared with House Side Salad, Caesar Side Salad has about 179% more calories. Protein is 3.3g vs 1.2g, and carbs are 2.3g vs 2.6g.
Best choice if you are trying to keep meal calories lower.
Where It Ranks in Salads
Caesar Side Salad ranks 1st out of 2 items in the Salads category by calorie count. It is the highest-calorie item in this category.
The lowest-calorie option in this category is House Side Salad at 14 kcal. The Salads category averages 27 kcal.
How Long to Burn Off Caesar Side Salad
At 39 calories, here is roughly how long common activities would take to burn this off, based on a 70 kg (154 lb) person at moderate intensity.
Walking
11 min
Running
6 min
Cycling
7 min
Swimming
6 min
Burn estimates are approximate and vary with body weight, fitness level, and exact pace.
Ingredient And Allergen Note
Ingredient composition and allergens can vary by restaurant and customization choices. Use this nutrition page as planning guidance, then confirm allergens and preparation details at checkout.
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Higher Calorie Alternatives
This item is already among the higher-calorie options in this category.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in Caesar Side Salad?
Caesar Side Salad contains about 39 calories per listed serving.
Is Caesar Side Salad high in protein?
Caesar Side Salad provides 3.3g of protein and around 8.5g protein per 100 calories.
How much sodium is in Caesar Side Salad?
Caesar Side Salad contains 91mg of sodium per serving — about 4% of the 2300mg recommended daily limit. This is high for a single item; nutrition guidance generally suggests keeping individual meals under 600–800mg of sodium when possible.
What are the carbs in Caesar Side Salad?
Caesar Side Salad has 2g of total carbohydrates, which is about 1% of the 275g recommended daily intake. It contains 1.2g of dietary fiber per serving.
Is Caesar Side Salad high in saturated fat?
Caesar Side Salad contains 1g of saturated fat per serving — 6% of the recommended 20g daily limit. This is moderate relative to other fried KFC items but worth accounting for if you are managing saturated fat intake.
Is Caesar Side Salad suitable for a low-calorie diet?
At 39 calories, Caesar Side Salad accounts for about 2% of a standard 2000-calorie daily goal. That's a substantial share for a single item — most low-calorie meal plans target 400–500 calories per meal. If you're aiming for lighter options, the KFC Calories Calculator can help you find alternatives and track your full meal total.
How many calories are in a KFC Caesar Side Salad?
A KFC Caesar Side Salad has 39 calories per serving. The exact value can vary slightly by location and preparation, but 39 kcal is the standard reference value from KFC's published nutrition data. This covers all standard components as listed in KFC's published nutrition data.
% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA reference values). Actual nutritional needs may vary.