Macaroni & Cheese Calories & Nutrition
Homestyle Sides · KFC Menu Item
Item Overview
Macaroni & Cheese is a homestyle sides option on the KFC menu with 140 calories, 5g protein, 17g carbs, and 6g fat per listed serving.
Based on macro profile, this item is a lower-sugar and moderate-sodium choice. It delivers around 3.6g protein per 100 calories.
Calories per serving
7% of 2,000 kcal daily goal
Macronutrient breakdown
- Protein5g14%
- Fat6g38%
- Carbs17g48%
Protein
5g
10% DV
Total Fat
6g
8% DV
Carbohydrates
17g
6% DV
Full Nutrition Facts
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
| Calories | 140 kcal7% DV |
| Total Fat | 6 g8% DV |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g8% DV |
| Total Carbohydrates | 17 g6% DV |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g4% DV |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Protein | 5 g10% DV |
| Sodium | 590 mg26% DV |
What the Calories Are Made Of
Of the 140 calories in Macaroni & Cheese, approximately 38% come from fat (6g × 9 kcal/g = 54 kcal), 48% from carbohydrates (17g × 4 kcal/g = 68 kcal), and 14% from protein (5g × 4 kcal/g = 20 kcal).
This makes Macaroni & Cheese 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 Mashed Potatoes With Gravy, Macaroni & Cheese has about 8% more calories. Protein is 5g vs 3g, and carbs are 17g vs 20g.
Best choice if you are trying to keep meal calories lower.
Where It Ranks in Homestyle Sides
Macaroni & Cheese ranks 15th out of 21 items in the Homestyle Sides category by calorie count. It has more calories than 6 items in this category and fewer than 14.
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 Macaroni & Cheese
At 140 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
40 min
Running
20 min
Cycling
25 min
Swimming
22 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 Macaroni & Cheese?
Macaroni & Cheese contains about 140 calories per listed serving.
Is Macaroni & Cheese high in protein?
Macaroni & Cheese provides 5g of protein and around 3.6g protein per 100 calories.
How much sodium is in Macaroni & Cheese?
Macaroni & Cheese contains 590mg of sodium per serving — about 26% 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 Macaroni & Cheese?
Macaroni & Cheese has 17g of total carbohydrates, which is about 6% of the 275g recommended daily intake. It contains 1g of dietary fiber per serving.
Is Macaroni & Cheese high in saturated fat?
Macaroni & Cheese contains 2g of saturated fat per serving — 8% 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 Macaroni & Cheese suitable for a low-calorie diet?
At 140 calories, Macaroni & Cheese accounts for about 7% 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 Macaroni & Cheese?
A KFC Macaroni & Cheese has 140 calories per serving. The exact value can vary slightly by location and preparation, but 140 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.