Coleslaw Calories & Nutrition
Homestyle Sides · KFC Menu Item
Item Overview
Coleslaw is a homestyle sides option on the KFC menu with 170 calories, 1g protein, 14g carbs, and 12g fat per listed serving.
Based on macro profile, this item is a higher-sugar and moderate-sodium choice. It delivers around 0.6g protein per 100 calories.
Calories per serving
9% of 2,000 kcal daily goal
Macronutrient breakdown
- Protein1g2%
- Fat12g64%
- Carbs14g33%
Protein
1g
2% DV
Total Fat
12g
15% DV
Carbohydrates
14g
5% DV
Full Nutrition Facts
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
| Calories | 170 kcal9% DV |
| Total Fat | 12 g15% DV |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g10% DV |
| Total Carbohydrates | 14 g5% DV |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g14% DV |
| Sugars | 10 g |
| Protein | 1 g2% DV |
| Sodium | 180 mg8% DV |
What the Calories Are Made Of
Of the 170 calories in Coleslaw, approximately 64% come from fat (12g × 9 kcal/g = 108 kcal), 33% from carbohydrates (14g × 4 kcal/g = 56 kcal), and 2% from protein (1g × 4 kcal/g = 4 kcal).
This makes Coleslaw 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 Biscuit, Coleslaw has around 3% fewer calories. Protein is 1g vs 3.6g, and carbs are 14g vs 22.3g.
Best choice if you are trying to keep meal calories lower.
Where It Ranks in Homestyle Sides
Coleslaw ranks 14th out of 21 items in the Homestyle Sides category by calorie count. It has more calories than 7 items in this category and fewer than 13.
The lowest-calorie option in this category is Green Beans at 25 kcal. The highest-calorie option is Secret Recipe Fries (Family) at 840 kcal. The Homestyle Sides category averages 309 kcal.
How Long to Burn Off Coleslaw
At 170 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
49 min
Running
24 min
Cycling
31 min
Swimming
26 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in Coleslaw?
Coleslaw contains about 170 calories per listed serving.
Is Coleslaw high in protein?
Coleslaw provides 1g of protein and around 0.6g protein per 100 calories.
How much sodium is in Coleslaw?
Coleslaw contains 180mg of sodium per serving — about 8% 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 Coleslaw?
Coleslaw has 14g of total carbohydrates, which is about 5% of the 275g recommended daily intake. It contains 4g of dietary fiber per serving.
Is Coleslaw high in saturated fat?
Coleslaw contains 2g of saturated fat per serving — 10% 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 Coleslaw suitable for a low-calorie diet?
At 170 calories, Coleslaw accounts for about 9% 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 Coleslaw?
A KFC Coleslaw has 170 calories per serving. The exact value can vary slightly by location and preparation, but 170 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.