KFC Mashed Potato Bowl: The Famous Bowl’s Current Name
The KFC Mashed Potato Bowl is the Famous Bowl under its current menu name: $5.00, mashed potatoes, brown gravy, sweet corn, crispy chicken nuggets and a three-cheese blend, 590 calories and 26 g of protein. KFC renamed the bowl and rebuilt it on nuggets in January 2026; the full price history, nutrition panel and value math live on the Famous Bowl page.
◐ 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 Mashed Potato Bowl price
| Option | Price | Calories | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $5.00 | 590 | ◐ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-06 | $5.00 | first on record |
On the board at five flat since the January 2026 rename; the pre-rename ledger, back to the $5.49 Famous Bowl, is kept on the Famous Bowl page so that the record reads as one line.
Fact checkWhy other sites disagree about this item
Menu sites list the Mashed Potato Bowl and the Famous Bowl as two products at two prices. They are one slot on the board: KFC renamed the Famous Bowl in January 2026, changed the chicken layer to crispy nuggets and priced it at $5. A page that shows both at different prices is describing the same bowl twice.
Full nutrition, per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | % daily value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 590 | 30% |
| Protein | 26 g | 52% |
| Carbohydrates | 65 g | 24% |
| Total fat | 26 g | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 8 g | 40% |
| Sodium | 2,440 mg | 106% |
| Sugars | 5 g | 10% |
| Fibre | 6 g | 21% |
One serving, one day’s sodium
About 2,440 mg, 106% of the daily value, on the same gravy-and-seasoning base as ever. No swap inside the bowl meaningfully lowers it; the nuggets are not the salty layer.
AllergensAllergens
Contains: Wheat, Milk. 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 Mashed Potato Bowl
| Component | Sold on its own | Published calories |
|---|---|---|
| Mashed potatoes | KFC Mashed Potatoes (No Gravy) · $2.79 | 110 as sold alone |
| Brown gravy | part of this build only | not published separately |
| Sweet corn | KFC Whole Kernel Corn (Sweet Corn) · $2.79 | 70 as sold alone |
| Crispy chicken nuggets | KFC 10 pc. Nuggets · $5.49 | 500 as sold alone |
| Three-cheese blend | 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 the Mashed Potato Bowl is
The Famous Bowl under its current name. In January 2026 KFC renamed its twenty-year-old bowl the Mashed Potato Bowl, replaced the popcorn chicken layer with crispy nuggets, and priced it at $5.00 flat alongside the Mac & Cheese Bowl. The build is mashed potatoes, brown gravy, sweet corn, nuggets and a three-cheese blend, about 590 calories, and it still answers to “Famous Bowl” at every counter.
Where the full record lives
Because the two names describe one product, this site keeps the complete record in one place: the Famous Bowl page carries the price ledger back to the $5.49 days, the full nutrition panel, the sodium check, the counter math against the other bowls and the value grade. The Nashville Hot Mashed Potato Bowl is the same bowl with the nuggets tossed in spiced oil at the same $5, and the combo adds a medium drink for $6.99.
KFC Mashed Potato Bowl vs KFC Mashed Potato Bowl (Famous Bowl): value, computed
| Item | Price | ¢ / calorie | $ / 10g protein | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KFC Mashed Potato Bowl | $5.00 | 0.85¢ | $1.92 | B |
| KFC Mashed Potato Bowl (Famous Bowl) | $5.00 | 0.85¢ | $1.92 | B |
| KFC Nashville Hot Mashed Potato Bowl | $5.00 | 0.74¢ | $1.92 | B+ |
| KFC Famous Bowl Combo (Mashed Potato Bowl Combo) | $6.99 | 0.87¢ | $2.69 | C+ |
| KFC Mac & Cheese Bowl | $5.00 | 0.93¢ | $2.38 | 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 Mashed Potato Bowl (Famous Bowl)
$5.00
· 590 cal · B
KFC Nashville Hot Mashed Potato Bowl
$5.00
· 680 cal · B+
KFC Famous Bowl Combo (Mashed Potato Bowl Combo)
$6.99
· 800 cal · C+
KFC Mac & Cheese Bowl
$5.00
· 540 cal · C+
How to order the KFC Mashed Potato Bowl
| Route | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Status | Sells under a different name today. Closest current order: KFC Mashed Potato Bowl (Famous Bowl). |
| 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 Famous Bowl Combo (Mashed Potato Bowl Combo) ($6.99), KFC Famous Bowl Fill Up ($7.49): 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 Mashed Potato Bowl FAQs
Is the Mashed Potato Bowl the same as the Famous Bowl?
Yes. KFC renamed the Famous Bowl the Mashed Potato Bowl in January 2026 and changed the chicken layer from popcorn chicken to crispy nuggets. One product, one $5 price, two names in use.
How much is the KFC Mashed Potato Bowl?
$5.00 national reference, $6.99 as a combo with a medium drink. Higher in AK, HI, CA and on third-party delivery apps.
How many calories is it?
About 590, with 26 grams of protein and 2,440 mg of sodium; the nugget layer lands within a rounding of the popcorn layer it replaced.
Where is the full nutrition and price history?
On the Famous Bowl page, which carries the whole record under the name most people still use.
Is there a spicy version?
Yes: the Nashville Hot Mashed Potato Bowl at the same $5, the nuggets tossed in spiced oil, about 90 more calories.
Where every number came from
THE KF MENU · SOURCE SLIP
mashed-potato-bowl · audit 31 AUG 2026
independent guide, not affiliated with KFC Corporation