Fountain Beverages (20 fl oz) - Beverages (20 fl oz): Mug Root Beer® (20 fl oz) Calories & Nutrition
Beverages · KFC Menu Item
Item Overview
Fountain Beverages (20 fl oz) - Beverages (20 fl oz): Mug Root Beer® (20 fl oz) is a beverages option on the KFC menu with 240 calories, 0g protein, 65g carbs, and 0g fat per listed serving.
Based on macro profile, this item is a higher-sugar and moderate-sodium choice. It delivers around 0g protein per 100 calories.
Calories per serving
12% of 2,000 kcal daily goal
Macronutrient breakdown
- Protein0g0%
- Fat0g0%
- Carbs65g100%
Protein
0g
0% DV
Total Fat
0g
0% DV
Carbohydrates
65g
24% DV
Full Nutrition Facts
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
| Calories | 240 kcal12% DV |
| Total Fat | 0 g0% DV |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g0% DV |
| Total Carbohydrates | 65 g24% DV |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g0% DV |
| Sugars | 65 g |
| Protein | 0 g0% DV |
| Sodium | 75 mg3% DV |
What the Calories Are Made Of
Of the 240 calories in Fountain Beverages (20 fl oz) - Beverages (20 fl oz): Mug Root Beer® (20 fl oz), approximately 0% come from fat (0g × 9 kcal/g = 0 kcal), 100% from carbohydrates (65g × 4 kcal/g = 260 kcal), and 0% from protein (0g × 4 kcal/g = 0 kcal).
This makes Fountain Beverages (20 fl oz) - Beverages (20 fl oz): Mug Root Beer® (20 fl oz) a carb-forward item — the majority of its calories come from carbohydrates. The macro donut chart above shows this split visually.
How It Compares
Compared with Fountain Beverages (20 fl oz) - Beverages (20 fl oz): 7UP® (20 fl oz), Fountain Beverages (20 fl oz) - Beverages (20 fl oz): Mug Root Beer® (20 fl oz) has about 0% more calories. Protein is 0g vs 0g, and carbs are 65g vs 58g.
Best choice if you are trying to keep meal calories lower.
Where It Ranks in Beverages
Fountain Beverages (20 fl oz) - Beverages (20 fl oz): Mug Root Beer® (20 fl oz) ranks 30th out of 115 items in the Beverages category by calorie count. It has more calories than 82 items in this category and fewer than 29.
The lowest-calorie option in this category is Colonel's Teas - Select a flavor and size: Unsweet Tea (12 fl oz) at 0 kcal. The highest-calorie option is Colonel's Teas - Select a flavor and size: Sweet Tea (64 fl oz) at 910 kcal. The Beverages category averages 171 kcal.
How Long to Burn Off Fountain Beverages (20 fl oz) - Beverages (20 fl oz): Mug Root Beer® (20 fl oz)
At 240 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
1 hr 9 min
Running
34 min
Cycling
44 min
Swimming
37 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 Fountain Beverages (20 fl oz) - Beverages (20 fl oz): Mug Root Beer® (20 fl oz)?
Fountain Beverages (20 fl oz) - Beverages (20 fl oz): Mug Root Beer® (20 fl oz) contains about 240 calories per listed serving.
Is Fountain Beverages (20 fl oz) - Beverages (20 fl oz): Mug Root Beer® (20 fl oz) high in protein?
Fountain Beverages (20 fl oz) - Beverages (20 fl oz): Mug Root Beer® (20 fl oz) provides 0g of protein and around 0g protein per 100 calories.
How much sodium is in Fountain Beverages (20 fl oz) - Beverages (20 fl oz): Mug Root Beer® (20 fl oz)?
Fountain Beverages (20 fl oz) - Beverages (20 fl oz): Mug Root Beer® (20 fl oz) contains 75mg of sodium per serving — about 3% 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 Fountain Beverages (20 fl oz) - Beverages (20 fl oz): Mug Root Beer® (20 fl oz)?
Fountain Beverages (20 fl oz) - Beverages (20 fl oz): Mug Root Beer® (20 fl oz) has 65g of total carbohydrates, which is about 24% of the 275g recommended daily intake.
Is Fountain Beverages (20 fl oz) - Beverages (20 fl oz): Mug Root Beer® (20 fl oz) suitable for a low-calorie diet?
At 240 calories, Fountain Beverages (20 fl oz) - Beverages (20 fl oz): Mug Root Beer® (20 fl oz) accounts for about 12% 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 Fountain Beverages (20 fl oz) - Beverages (20 fl oz): Mug Root Beer® (20 fl oz)?
A KFC Fountain Beverages (20 fl oz) - Beverages (20 fl oz): Mug Root Beer® (20 fl oz) has 240 calories per serving. The exact value can vary slightly by location and preparation, but 240 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.