KFC Mashed Potatoes (No Gravy): Price & Calories
KFC's plain Mashed Potatoes, the individual side without gravy, run about $2.79 with 110 calories and 330 mg of sodium: the same creamy mash as the classic side, minus the 20 calories and 200 mg of sodium the gravy ladle adds. It is listed as its own item because enough people order it that way, for children, for sodium, or because they never liked the gravy, and it is one of the lightest hot sides on the board, behind only corn and green beans.
◐ 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 Potatoes (No Gravy) price
| Option | Price | Calories | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | $2.79 | 110 | ◐ 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 |
Tracked at $2.79 in step with the gravied side; KFC prices the two as one line, so this row moves when Mashed Potatoes & Gravy does.
Fact checkWhy other sites disagree about this item
Menu sites either omit the plain side or list it at a lower price than the gravied one, which the board does not do: same cup, same price, no ladle. The figures here are the gravied side's audited numbers less the gravy portion.
Full nutrition, per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | % daily value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 110 | 6% |
| Protein | 2 g | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g | 6% |
| Total fat | 4 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 5% |
| Sodium | 330 mg | 14% |
| Sugars | 1 g | 2% |
| Fibre | 1 g | 4% |
Where the sodium lands
About 330 mg, 14% of the daily value, against 530 mg with gravy. Going plain is the largest single sodium cut available on a KFC side for no change in price.
AllergensAllergens
Contains: Milk. Shared fryers and prep areas mean cross-contact is possible; confirm with the restaurant if you have a severe allergy.
What is in KFC Mashed Potatoes without gravy?
The mash from Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, served plain: creamy, smooth, made from potato flakes with milk and butter flavor, in an individual cup or a large. No gravy means no chicken-drippings base, which is the detail that matters for two groups: anyone watching sodium, where the gravy is more than half the side’s total, and vegetarians, for whom plain mash is one of the few KFC sides that qualifies.
How it is made
Held hot on the sides line and scooped to order; the plain version simply skips the ladle. It comes in the same two sizes as the gravied side, individual and large, at the same price, so choosing plain saves calories and sodium rather than money. Gravy on the side is the third option and the one most stores will do without being asked twice.
Who it suits, and who should skip it
Kids, who eat it faster than any other side; anyone building a lower-sodium plate around a breast or a tenders combo; vegetarians who want a hot side that is not corn. Skip it if the gravy was the point, most people order mash for the gravy, and skip it as a value buy: 110 calories for $2.79 is the least efficient side on the board by this site’s math, because it is priced as a portion and eaten as a garnish.
Is it worth the price?
Same money as the gravied version, so buy it plain only if plain is what you want.
At $2.79 for 110 calories it computes at 2.54 cents per calorie, among the board’s least efficient sides with only green beans, corn and mac above it; nobody orders mash for value. The comparison that matters is with the gravy: 130 calories and 530 mg of sodium with the ladle against 110 and 330 without, which makes plain mash the single easiest sodium cut on the whole menu, 200 mg for no change in price. Order gravy on the side and you get both answers in one cup.
Order hacks
- Ask for gravy on the side: same price, and you decide how much of the 200 mg of sodium goes on.
- It is the vegetarian hot side. Corn is the other; everything else on the sides line touches chicken fat or gravy.
- Large plain mash at about $4.99 is the kids’-table side for family orders; it disappears faster than fries.
- Pair it with a breast or tenders for one of the lowest-sodium plates KFC can assemble: plain mash and corn beside a breast is about 1,500 mg.
- Reheats well: a splash of milk, a stir, forty seconds covered.
KFC Mashed Potatoes (No Gravy) vs KFC Mashed Potatoes & Gravy: value, computed
| Item | Price | ¢ / calorie | $ / 10g protein | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KFC Mashed Potatoes (No Gravy) | $2.79 | 2.54¢ | $13.95 | C |
| KFC Mashed Potatoes & Gravy | $2.79 | 2.15¢ | $13.95 | C |
| KFC Whole Kernel Corn (Sweet Corn) | $2.79 | 3.99¢ | $13.95 | C |
| KFC Coleslaw | $2.79 | 1.64¢ | $27.90 | 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 Potatoes & Gravy
$2.79
· 130 cal · C
KFC Whole Kernel Corn (Sweet Corn)
$2.79
· 70 cal · C
KFC Coleslaw
$2.79
· 170 cal · C
How to order the KFC Mashed Potatoes (No Gravy)
| 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 Mashed Potatoes & Gravy ($2.79), KFC Mashed Potato Poppers ($3.00), Taste of KFC 2 pc. Deal ($4.99), KFC Mashed Potato Bowl (Famous Bowl) ($5.00): 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 Mashed Potatoes (No Gravy) FAQs
How much are KFC mashed potatoes without gravy?
About $2.79 for an individual and $4.99 for a large, the same as the version with gravy; plain saves calories and sodium, not money.
How many calories are in KFC mashed potatoes without gravy?
About 110 for an individual, against 130 with gravy. The gravy ladle is about 20 calories and 200 mg of sodium.
Are KFC mashed potatoes vegetarian?
The plain mash is; the gravy is made with chicken drippings, so mashed potatoes with gravy is not. Order plain or gravy on the side.
How much sodium is in KFC mashed potatoes?
About 330 mg plain, 530 mg with gravy. Plain mash is the lowest-sodium hot side on the board after corn.
Can I get KFC mashed potatoes with gravy on the side?
Yes, at no charge. Most stores will do it without being asked twice; the app lists the plain side and the gravy dip cup separately if you want to be sure.
Are KFC mashed potatoes real potatoes?
Made from dehydrated potato flakes with milk and butter flavoring, prepared in store, the standard for quick-service mash. The texture is smooth rather than rustic.
Do KFC mashed potatoes contain dairy?
Yes, milk is declared. They are not a dairy-free side; corn and green beans are the choices for that.
Plain mash or mash with gravy?
Gravy if flavor is the point; plain if sodium or vegetarian status is. Gravy on the side gives you both for the same $2.79.
Where every number came from
THE KF MENU · SOURCE SLIP
mashed-potatoes · audit 31 AUG 2026
independent guide, not affiliated with KFC Corporation