KFC Dr Pepper Cream Soda: Price & Calories
Dr Pepper Cream Soda at KFC runs about $2.99 for a medium, roughly 250 calories and 66 g of sugar: Dr Pepper's 23-flavor base with a vanilla cream finish, on KFC fountains as a limited run from 24 August 2026 alongside the Pepsi Cream Soda and the Hot Ranch line. It costs the same as every fountain drink, it is the sweeter of the two cream sodas to most palates, and it is the one people drive for.
◐ REFERENCE FIGURES · INDEPENDENTLY TRACKED · 31 AUG 2026
KFC Dr Pepper Cream Soda price
| Option | Price | Calories | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | $2.99 | 250 | ◐ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | $2.99 | first on record |
Opened at the $2.99 fountain rate with the 24 August 2026 launch. Limited fountain flavors hold their price and leave; the date is what changes on this row.
Fact checkWhy other sites disagree about this item
Listings quote the bottled Dr Pepper Cream Soda's label against the fountain pour, which varies by store. The figure here is an estimate for a medium fountain cup at the cream-soda line, about a fifth above regular Dr Pepper; your store's tap may land a little either side.
Full nutrition, per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | % daily value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 | 13% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 66 g | 24% |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 60 mg | 3% |
| Sugars | 66 g | 132% |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
Where the sodium lands
About 60 mg for a medium, 3% of the daily value. Sodium is not the story here; the 66 g of sugar is.
AllergensAllergens
No major allergens are declared for this item. Shared fryers and prep areas mean cross-contact is possible; confirm with the restaurant if you have a severe allergy.
What is Dr Pepper Cream Soda at KFC?
Dr Pepper with a cream-soda layer over the top, the fountain version of the bottled Dr Pepper Cream Soda that has had a cult since 2020, poured at KFC as a limited flavor. A medium lands around 250 calories against regular Dr Pepper‘s 210, the extra sweetness of the cream finish accounting for the gap. Available as the drink in any combo at no upcharge and à la carte in three sizes, at participating stores.
How it is served
Fountain, over ice, in the standard three sizes, with dine-in refills where stores allow them. It pours from a dedicated tap or a flavor valve depending on the store, so sweetness varies a little; the dedicated-tap version is the one the bottle fans recognize. No zero-sugar version is on the fountain; Pepsi Zero Sugar and Diet Pepsi are the calorie-free colas beside it.
Who it suits, and who should skip it
Dr Pepper people, who are the most loyal drink tribe on any fountain and have wanted this on tap for years; anyone pairing a sweet drink with the Hot Ranch heat; the treat-drink order. Skip it if you already find Dr Pepper sweet, this is more so, and skip it for the calorie line: the medium is the sweetest cup on the board.
Is it worth the price?
Same money as every fountain drink; the only price is about 40 extra calories, and the clock.
$2.99 for a medium is the fountain rate, and the drink inside a combo is about $1.99 regardless of flavor, so it costs nothing extra to try inside any order. The nutrition is the trade: roughly 250 calories and 66 g of sugar for a medium, level with the Pepsi version and above every standing fountain option. Like every drink on this site it carries no value grade.
Order hacks
- Order it inside a combo, where the drink is about $1.99 whatever you choose.
- Small with refills beats a large; the cream finish gets heavy by the bottom of a big cup.
- It is the pairing for the Hot Ranch line and for the Spicy Chicken Sandwich; sweet spice against chili heat.
- Bottle loyalists: ask if the store pours it from a dedicated tap. Flavor-valve versions run sweeter and thinner.
- It is limited and popular; check the app’s drinks list before making the trip for it.
KFC Dr Pepper Cream Soda vs KFC Pepsi Cream Soda: value, computed
| Item | Price | ¢ / calorie |
|---|---|---|
| KFC Dr Pepper Cream Soda | $2.99 | 1.2¢ |
| KFC Pepsi Cream Soda | $2.99 | 1.2¢ |
| Dr Pepper at KFC | $2.99 | 1.5¢ |
| Pepsi at KFC | $2.99 | 1.42¢ |
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 Pepsi Cream Soda
$2.99
· 250 cal
Dr Pepper at KFC
$2.99
· 200 cal
Pepsi at KFC
$2.99
· 210 cal
KFC Pepsi Zero Sugar
$2.99
· 0 cal
How to order the KFC Dr Pepper Cream Soda
| Route | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Status | Limited-time line, on the menu as of 31 Aug 2026. Check the app’s featured row before you drive. |
| 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. |
| 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 Dr Pepper Cream Soda FAQs
How much is Dr Pepper Cream Soda at KFC?
About $2.99 for a medium, the same as every fountain drink; about $1.99 as the drink inside a combo.
How many calories are in KFC's Dr Pepper Cream Soda?
Roughly 250 for a medium with about 66 g of sugar, some 40 calories more than a regular Dr Pepper of the same size.
Is Dr Pepper Cream Soda a limited-time drink at KFC?
Yes. It launched on 24 August 2026 at participating stores with the Pepsi Cream Soda and the Hot Ranch line, with no end date announced.
What does Dr Pepper Cream Soda taste like?
Dr Pepper's cherry-and-spice profile with a vanilla cream finish: rounder and sweeter than the regular, closer to a float without the ice cream.
Is there a zero-sugar Dr Pepper Cream Soda at KFC?
No. Pepsi Zero Sugar and Diet Pepsi are the calorie-free options on the fountain.
Can I get Dr Pepper Cream Soda in a KFC combo?
Yes, at participating stores, as the medium drink in any combo, box or Fill Up at no upcharge.
Dr Pepper Cream Soda or regular Dr Pepper?
Same price; the cream version adds about 40 calories and a vanilla finish. Regular Dr Pepper is the standing option, the cream soda is the limited one.
Does Dr Pepper Cream Soda have caffeine?
Yes, roughly the same as regular Dr Pepper, about 41 mg per 12 oz.
Where every number came from
THE KF MENU · SOURCE SLIP
dr-pepper-cream-soda · audit 31 AUG 2026
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