Mac & Cheese Bowl Calories & Nutrition
Limited Time Offers · KFC Menu Item
Item Overview
Mac & Cheese Bowl is a limited time offers option on the KFC menu with 483 calories, 29.8g protein, 41.9g carbs, and 22.5g fat per listed serving.
Based on macro profile, this item is a lower-sugar and higher-sodium choice. It delivers around 6.2g protein per 100 calories.
Calories per serving
24% of 2,000 kcal daily goal
Macronutrient breakdown
- Protein29.8g24%
- Fat22.5g41%
- Carbs41.9g34%
Protein
29.8g
60% DV
Total Fat
22.5g
29% DV
Carbohydrates
41.9g
15% DV
Full Nutrition Facts
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
| Calories | 483 kcal24% DV |
| Total Fat | 22.5 g29% DV |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g31% DV |
| Total Carbohydrates | 41.9 g15% DV |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g8% DV |
| Sugars | 4.2 g |
| Protein | 29.8 g60% DV |
| Sodium | 1969.3 mg86% DV |
What the Calories Are Made Of
Of the 483 calories in Mac & Cheese Bowl, approximately 41% come from fat (23g × 9 kcal/g = 203 kcal), 34% from carbohydrates (42g × 4 kcal/g = 168 kcal), and 24% from protein (30g × 4 kcal/g = 119 kcal).
This makes Mac & Cheese Bowl 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 Spicy Zinger Sandwich, Mac & Cheese Bowl has about 1% more calories. Protein is 29.8g vs 33.3g, and carbs are 41.9g vs 36.8g.
Best choice if you want more protein per serving.
Where It Ranks in Limited Time Offers
Mac & Cheese Bowl ranks 8th out of 16 items in the Limited Time Offers category by calorie count. It has more calories than 8 items in this category and fewer than 7.
The lowest-calorie option in this category is Fried Pickles at 37 kcal. The highest-calorie option is Original Twister® with Bacon at 1172 kcal. The Limited Time Offers category averages 484 kcal.
How Long to Burn Off Mac & Cheese Bowl
At 483 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
2 hr 18 min
Running
1 hr 9 min
Cycling
1 hr 28 min
Swimming
1 hr 14 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 Mac & Cheese Bowl?
Mac & Cheese Bowl contains about 483 calories per listed serving.
Is Mac & Cheese Bowl high in protein?
Mac & Cheese Bowl provides 29.8g of protein and around 6.2g protein per 100 calories.
How much sodium is in Mac & Cheese Bowl?
Mac & Cheese Bowl contains 1969mg of sodium per serving — about 86% 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 Mac & Cheese Bowl?
Mac & Cheese Bowl has 42g of total carbohydrates, which is about 15% of the 275g recommended daily intake. It contains 2.2g of dietary fiber per serving.
Is Mac & Cheese Bowl high in saturated fat?
Mac & Cheese Bowl contains 6g of saturated fat per serving — 31% 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 Mac & Cheese Bowl suitable for a low-calorie diet?
At 483 calories, Mac & Cheese Bowl accounts for about 24% 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 Mac & Cheese Bowl?
A KFC Mac & Cheese Bowl has 483 calories per serving. The exact value can vary slightly by location and preparation, but 483 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.