Mtn Dew at KFC: Prices & Calories
Mtn Dew pours at fountain standard, $2.49/$2.99/$3.29, with 230 calories and 62 g of sugar in the medium, the heaviest mainline cup on KFC's fountain. Only its own exclusive cousin, Sweet Lightning, pours sweeter.
◐ REFERENCE FIGURES · INDEPENDENTLY TRACKED · 31 AUG 2026
Mtn Dew at KFC price
| Option | Price | Calories | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | $2.49 | 230 | ◐ REF. |
| Medium | $2.99 | 230 | ◐ REF. |
| Large | $3.29 | 230 | ◐ 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 | $2.99 | opening entry |
Tracked at fountain-standard pricing since our first audit: the slate moves together, and Dew's history is the fountain's history.
Fact checkWhy other sites disagree about this item
Fountain-slate myths are the fact-check: 'my KFC had Coke products' posts circulate constantly, and they're describing rare non-traditional venues, food courts, airports, university licensees, where the site's beverage contract overrides the chain's. Standard KFCs pour the Pepsi slate, Dew included, nationally. A Dew-less KFC fountain is a broken valve or a licensee, not a menu change; listings claiming regional Dew discontinuation are reading licensee menus as chain news.
Full nutrition, per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | % daily value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 230 | 12% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 62 g | 23% |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 70 mg | 3% |
| Sugars | 62 g | 124% |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
Where the sodium lands
About 70 mg in a medium: 3% of the line, the fountain's ceiling and still arithmetic dust. The 62 g of sugar is the actual ledger, and it's the biggest number in any cup on the mainline slate.
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 in a MTN DEW?
The citrus-caffeine workhorse of the Pepsi slate and the fountain’s second-biggest seller here. Its KFC significance is mostly numerical: 20 calories over the Pepsi baseline, the highest caffeine on the fountain, and the base spirit for the chain’s one exclusive flavor. Order patterns treat it as the long-drive drink, which the caffeine table supports.
How it is made
Fountain pour, ice rules as ever. One build note with real numbers: Dew’s flavor survives dilution worse than cola, so the light-ice order, plus its extra ounces and sugar, is more tempting here than anywhere. The 230 assumes standard fill; the light-ice habit drinks like 270.
Who it suits, and who should skip it
Caffeine-forward orders, the highway meal, and the Dew-loyal, who did not need this page’s permission. Sugar-watchers should see the ledger plainly: 62 g is the fountain’s mainline maximum, and the zero lane pours at the same price. Parents of small passengers, consider the caffeine table before the large.
Is it worth the price?
The fountain’s maximum-payload mainline cup: same economics, more everything.
At 1.30¢ per calorie it technically computes best of the sugared cups, an efficiency argument absolutely nobody should act on. It’s the biggest sugar and caffeine delivery on the standard slate at the standard price; whether that’s a feature or the warning label is between you and the drive ahead.
Order hacks
- Highest caffeine on the fountain: the long-drive pick by the numbers, not just the folklore.
- 62 g of sugar in the medium: the zero swap saves more here than on any mainline flavor.
- Light-ice temptation runs strongest with Dew; know that it re-prices the calories upward.
- Sweet Lightning is this cup plus peach-honey and 20 more calories: the ladder’s one rung up.
- Small size still delivers the caffeine argument at 50¢ and 60 calories less.
Mtn Dew at KFC vs Pepsi at KFC: value, computed
| Item | Price | ¢ / calorie |
|---|---|---|
| Mtn Dew at KFC | $2.99 | 1.3¢ |
| Pepsi at KFC | $2.99 | 1.42¢ |
| Mtn Dew Sweet Lightning | $3.19 | 1.28¢ |
| Dr Pepper at KFC | $2.99 | 1.5¢ |
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
Pepsi at KFC
$2.99
· 210 cal
Diet Pepsi at KFC
$2.99
· 0 cal
Mtn Dew Sweet Lightning
$3.19
· 250 cal
Dr Pepper at KFC
$2.99
· 200 cal
How to order the Mtn Dew at KFC
| 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 | Mtn Dew Sweet Lightning ($3.19): 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. |
Mtn Dew at KFC FAQs
How much is a Mtn Dew at KFC?
Fountain standard, $2.49 small, $2.99 medium, $3.29 large.
How many calories in a medium?
About 230, with 62 g of sugar: the heaviest mainline cup on the fountain.
Does every KFC have Mtn Dew?
Standard stores, yes: it's core Pepsi slate. Exceptions are licensee locations (airports, food courts) with different fountain contracts.
How much caffeine does it have?
The fountain's highest: meaningfully above the colas. It's the long-haul cup by design.
What's Sweet Lightning?
KFC's exclusive Dew flavor: peach-honey, slightly sweeter, about 20 calories heavier, and only poured here. It has its own page.
Is there a zero-sugar Dew at KFC?
Carriage varies, some fountains rack Zero Sugar Dew, most cover zero with Diet Pepsi and teas. Ask at the valve.
Why is Dew associated with KFC?
The Pepsi relationship plus Sweet Lightning's exclusivity made KFC the Dew chain by adoption: the fountain treats it as a co-flagship.
How much sodium is in the KFC Mtn Dew?
70 mg, 3% of the 2,300 mg daily value in one drink. Soda and tea are not where a KFC order's sodium lives; the chicken and the sides are.
Where every number came from
THE KF MENU · SOURCE SLIP
mtn-dew · audit 31 AUG 2026
independent guide, not affiliated with KFC Corporation