KFC Famous Bowl Combo (Mashed Potato Bowl Combo): Price & What’s Included
The KFC Famous Bowl Combo costs $6.99 and pairs the 590-calorie bowl with a medium fountain drink: 800 calories in the standard build with a regular Pepsi. It is $1.99 more than the bowl alone, which now sells as the $5 Mashed Potato Bowl, and whether that money is worth it depends entirely on the drink.
◐ 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 Famous Bowl Combo (Mashed Potato Bowl Combo) price
| Option | Price | Calories | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $6.99 | 800 | ◐ 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 | $6.99 | opening entry |
Held at $6.99 through the January 2026 rename of the bowl inside it, which means the drink upgrade widened from $1 to $1.99 without the combo price moving. Watch the à la carte bowl, not this line, for the next change.
Fact checkWhy other sites disagree about this item
Several menu sites list this combo's calories as a bare "590": that is the bowl alone, with the drink quietly ignored. Others list the price as $5.99, which was the 2025 à la carte bowl; the bowl itself is $5 today under its Mashed Potato Bowl name. The confusion comes from treating the combo as a synonym for the item. We price and count the actual bundle: bowl plus medium drink, standard build stated, range disclosed.
Full nutrition, per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | % daily value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 800 | 40% |
| Protein | 26 g | 52% |
| Carbohydrates | 123 g | 45% |
| Total fat | 26 g | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 8 g | 40% |
| Sodium | 2,485 mg | 108% |
| Sugars | 63 g | 126% |
| Fibre | 6 g | 21% |
One serving, one day’s sodium
2,485 mg in the standard build: the drink adds almost nothing, so this is the bowl's 2,440 with rounding. Same advice applies: no modification rescues it, and the mac bowl runs a quarter lighter.
AllergensAllergens
Contains: Wheat, Soy, Milk, 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 Famous Bowl Combo (Mashed Potato Bowl Combo)
| Component | Sold on its own | Published calories |
|---|---|---|
| Mashed Potato Bowl (mash, gravy, corn, crispy nuggets, three-cheese blend) | KFC 10 pc. Nuggets · $5.49 | 500 as sold alone |
| Medium drink | 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 Famous Bowl Combo?
The simplest combo on the menu: one Famous Bowl, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, crispy chicken nuggets, three-cheese blend, and a medium fountain drink. No fries, no biscuit; the bowl was built to be a complete meal, so the combo only adds something to sip.
Drink choice swings the total more than most people expect: 800 calories with a regular Pepsi, 590 with anything zero-sugar. The bowl itself doesn’t change.
How it is made
Nothing changes in the kitchen: the bowl is assembled exactly as it is à la carte, and the drink is standard fountain. Every bowl customization carries over: no corn, no cheese, extra gravy, all free. Upsizing the drink to large usually costs 40 to 60 cents and adds nothing the free refill culture at most locations doesn’t already cover if you’re dining in.
Who it suits, and who should skip it
Order the combo if you were buying a drink anyway: a medium runs $2.99 on its own, so getting it for $1.99 is a dollar saved. Delivery orders are the other case: fountain drinks travel fine and the bundle keeps the ticket tidy.
Skip it if water was the plan. The bowl alone at $5.00 is already a full meal, and the $1.99 saved is most of a drumstick at most locations.
Is it worth the price?
A fair $1.99, not a free one.
Against the $2.99 à la carte drink price the combo saves you a dollar, a modest bundle discount by the board’s standards. But it only counts as saving if a drink was genuinely in the order. The comparison worth making isn’t bowl-vs-combo; it’s this combo at $6.99 against the Loaded Smash'd Potato Bowl at $5.49 with no drink and far more food, or the Loaded Smash'd Potato Bowl at $5.49 with no drink and far more food, or the Mac & Cheese Bowl Combo at the same price with lighter macros, or the Pot Pie at $6.49 with no drink and better sodium numbers.
Order hacks
- Only take the combo if a drink was already in the plan; otherwise the bowl alone is the sharper $5.00.
- Zero-sugar drinks keep the whole order at the bowl’s own 590 calories.
- Dining in? Most locations refill fountain drinks: the medium is effectively bottomless.
- App offers apply to the combo more often than the bare bowl; check before paying full price.
- All bowl customizations stay free in the combo, no corn, extra gravy, cheese on the side.
KFC Famous Bowl Combo (Mashed Potato Bowl Combo) vs KFC Mashed Potato Bowl (Famous Bowl): value, computed
| Item | Price | ¢ / calorie | $ / 10g protein | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KFC Famous Bowl Combo (Mashed Potato Bowl Combo) | $6.99 | 0.87¢ | $2.69 | C+ |
| KFC Mashed Potato Bowl (Famous Bowl) | $5.00 | 0.85¢ | $1.92 | B |
| KFC Nashville Hot Famous Bowl Combo | $6.99 | 0.79¢ | $2.69 | B |
| KFC Mac & Cheese Bowl Combo | $6.99 | 0.93¢ | $3.33 | C+ |
| KFC Chicken Pot Pie Combo | $7.49 | 0.81¢ | $2.88 | B |
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 Mashed Potato Bowl (Famous Bowl)
$5.00
· 590 cal · B
KFC Nashville Hot Famous Bowl Combo
$6.99
· 890 cal · B
KFC Mac & Cheese Bowl Combo
$6.99
· 750 cal · C+
KFC Chicken Pot Pie Combo
$7.49
· 930 cal · B
How to order the KFC Famous Bowl Combo (Mashed Potato Bowl Combo)
| 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. |
| 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 Famous Bowl Combo (Mashed Potato Bowl Combo) FAQs
Is the Famous Bowl Combo the same as the Mashed Potato Bowl Combo?
Yes. The bowl was renamed the Mashed Potato Bowl in January 2026 and rebuilt on crispy nuggets; the combo listing still carries the Famous Bowl name and the $6.99 price.
How much is the KFC Famous Bowl combo in 2026?
$6.99 as the national reference: the bowl plus a medium fountain drink. That's $1.99 over the $5 à la carte bowl, versus $2.99 for the drink bought separately.
How many calories is the Famous Bowl combo?
800 in the standard build with a regular medium Pepsi; 590 if you pick any zero-sugar drink, since the bowl itself is 590. The range you'll see quoted, 590 to 880, is entirely drink choice.
Does the Famous Bowl combo come with fries or a biscuit?
No, just the bowl and a drink. The bowl is designed as a complete meal, so this is the one combo that adds nothing but something to sip.
Is the combo worth it over the bowl alone?
Only if you wanted the drink. Against the $2.99 à la carte drink it saves a dollar; if water was the plan, the $1.99 is pure spend.
Can I customize the bowl in the combo?
Yes, identically to à la carte: no corn, no cheese, extra gravy, cheese on the side, all free, and none change the price.
What drinks can I choose?
Any fountain drink; Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, MTN DEW, Sweet Lightning, Dr Pepper, teas or lemonade. Zero-sugar picks keep the meal at 590 calories.
Is there a spicy version of this combo?
Yes, the Nashville Hot Famous Bowl Combo at the same $6.99 tosses the nuggets in spiced oil and adds about 90 calories.
Why do some sites show different calories for this combo?
Most quote the bowl's 590 and ignore the drink, or quote the top of the range without saying so. We state the standard build and the range separately.
Where every number came from
THE KF MENU · SOURCE SLIP
famous-bowl-combo · audit 31 AUG 2026
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