KFC Coleslaw: Price & Calories
KFC's coleslaw runs about $2.79 individual at 170 calories: the sweet, finely-chopped cream slaw that people either grew up loving or will never order twice. Unchanged in living memory, and the menu's only cold classic.
◐ REFERENCE FIGURES · INDEPENDENTLY TRACKED · 31 AUG 2026
Grade = this item's percentile across the whole menu: 40% price-per-calorie + 40% price-per-protein + 20% sodium penalty. Full formula.
KFC Coleslaw price
| Option | Price | Calories | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | $2.79 | 170 | ◐ REF. |
National reference pricing on the audit date. Franchises set final prices; a spread of about a dollar between locations is normal.
The Ledger · price history on recordWhat this item has cost
| Date | Price | Move |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $2.79 | opening entry |
Opened on this ledger at $2.79 on the audit date; the row below it gets written the day the price moves, publicly. Sides reprice in 20- to 30-cent steps, usually with the spring menu refresh, and rarely move twice in a year.
Fact checkWhy other sites disagree about this item
"They changed the recipe" surfaces annually and has never once been substantiated: batch variance in dressing drain does all the work the conspiracy attributes to reformulation. Calorie figures wobble online for the same drainage reason; 170 is the published reference for the individual as served.
Full nutrition, per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | % daily value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 170 | 9% |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g | 7% |
| Total fat | 10 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 8% |
| Sodium | 180 mg | 8% |
| Sugars | 15 g | 30% |
| Fibre | 2 g | 7% |
Where the sodium lands
180 mg: the lightest number on the entire menu, a rounding error by fried standards. The sugar (15 g) is where this side spends its budget instead; pick your arithmetic.
AllergensAllergens
Contains: Egg. Shared fryers and prep areas mean cross-contact is possible; confirm with the restaurant if you have a severe allergy.
The buildWhat’s in the KFC Coleslaw
| Component | Sold on its own | Published calories |
|---|---|---|
| Shredded cabbage | part of this build only | not published separately |
| Carrots | part of this build only | not published separately |
| Onion | part of this build only | not published separately |
| Sweet cole slaw dressing | part of this build only | not published separately |
Component figures are the standalone items’ published values; portion sizes inside a build can differ, which is why this site never adds them into an unpublished total.
What is in a Cole Slaw?
Finely minced cabbage and carrot in the sweet cream dressing that defines one entire school of American slaw. It’s a flavor-memory item: the fine chop and sugar-forward dressing read as either correct or heretical depending on the porch you grew up on.
How it is made
Batch-made and chilled: the one side immune to fryer timing entirely. It travels perfectly, keeps overnight, and does the cutting-richness job beside dark meat that its partisans consider its whole purpose.
Who it suits, and who should skip it
The faithful, plate-balancers wanting something cold against the fry, and family-meal tables where one tub of contrast earns its slot. Slaw agnostics should trial the individual before committing a large to the cause.
Is it worth the price?
Cheap, cold, and exactly what it has always been: value depends entirely on your childhood.
1.64¢ per calorie is fine math for a side with an actual vegetable in it (C+ by formula, unrankable by heritage). Its real value is contrast on heavy plates; against that job it’s the only applicant.
Order hacks
- Individual first if you’re not already faithful: this is a commitment item.
- The cold-contrast role beside dark meat is its best argument; plate accordingly.
- Keeps overnight better than any side: the planned-leftover vegetable.
- Watch the sugar line if that’s your metric: 15 g is dessert-adjacent.
- Family meals: one slaw among the sides balances tables even when only half eat it.
KFC Coleslaw vs KFC Potato Wedges: value, computed
| Item | Price | ¢ / calorie | $ / 10g protein | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KFC Coleslaw | $2.79 | 1.64¢ | $27.90 | C |
| KFC Potato Wedges | $3.89 | 1.22¢ | $9.72 | C+ |
| KFC Secret Recipe Fries | $3.49 | 1.09¢ | $8.72 | C |
| KFC Mashed Potatoes & Gravy | $2.79 | 2.15¢ | $13.95 | C |
| KFC Mac & Cheese (Side) | $3.79 | 2.71¢ | $7.58 | C |
Computed from the prices and nutrition on this site. When a price moves, these columns move with it; only The KF Menu publishes this table.
AlternativesCompare with similar items
KFC Potato Wedges
$3.89
· 320 cal · C+
KFC Secret Recipe Fries
$3.49
· 320 cal · C
KFC Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
$2.79
· 130 cal · C
KFC Mac & Cheese (Side)
$3.79
· 140 cal · C
How to order the KFC Coleslaw
| Route | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Status | Standing menu item as of 31 Aug 2026; participation can vary by franchise. |
| KFC app & website | The reference price on this page, plus app-only offers and Rewards points. The cleanest way to see your own store’s price before ordering. Official listing. |
| Counter & drive-through | Franchise-set pricing: a spread of about a dollar around the reference is normal. AK, HI and CA run higher on KFC’s own note. |
| Delivery apps | Marked up over counter price and no Rewards earning; the delivery page ranks the routes. |
| Also inside | KFC Chicken Tender Snacker ($3.00): the builds that bundle it. |
| Cheaper routes | current deals change without a schedule; the app row is the truth; the standing value board (Taste of KFC, $5 Bowls, Fill Ups) usually beats a promo code. |
KFC Coleslaw FAQs
How much is KFC coleslaw?
About $2.79 individual, $4.99 large: among the cheapest sides on the board.
How many calories are in the KFC Coleslaw?
170 individual, with 10 g fat and a notable 15 g sugar: the dressing is the whole story.
Did KFC change the coleslaw recipe?
No substantiated change in decades: annual rumors track batch dressing variance, not reformulation. It tastes like it always has, which is the point or the problem.
Is it healthy?
Lowest sodium on the menu (180 mg) with real vegetable content, spent against dessert-level sugar. Healthier than fries by most metrics; salad it is not.
Why so finely chopped?
House style since origin: the fine mince carries the cream dressing evenly, defining this slaw school against chunkier vinegar traditions.
Does it travel and keep?
Best on the menu: cold chain means overnight fridge storage returns it essentially unchanged.
How much sodium is in the KFC Coleslaw?
180 mg, 8% of the 2,300 mg daily value in one side. The seasoning and any gravy or cheese carry it; a plainer side is the only real lever.
What allergens are in the KFC Coleslaw?
Egg are declared. Fryers and prep surfaces are shared, so cross-contact with other allergens is possible; the in-store allergen chart is the reference for severe allergies.
Where every number came from
THE KF MENU · SOURCE SLIP
cole-slaw · audit 31 AUG 2026
independent guide, not affiliated with KFC Corporation