KFC Caesar Side Salad: nutrition and allergens
The Caesar Side Salad at KFC has 40 calories, 2 g fat, 2 g carbohydrate, 3 g protein and 90 mg sodium per serving (1 salad), according to KFC’s nutrition information.
Nutrition facts
| Serving size | 1 salad |
|---|---|
| Calories | 40 |
| Total fat (g) | 2 3% |
| Saturated fat (g) | 1 5% |
| Trans fat (g) | 0 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 5 2% |
| Sodium (mg) | 90 4% |
| Total carbohydrate (g) | 2 1% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 1 4% |
| Total sugars (g) | 1 |
| Added sugars (g) | 0 0% |
| Protein (g) | 3 6% |
Percentages are the share of the FDA Daily Value for adults and children 4 and over, worked out from KFC’s published amounts (how % Daily Value works). A dash means KFC does not publish that value for this item.
Using the FDA’s rule of thumb that 5% of the Daily Value or less per serving is low and 20% or more is high, one serving is low in saturated fat, sodium, dietary fiber, fat, cholesterol, carbohydrate and added sugars. Add it up with other items in the KFC nutrition calculator.
Allergens
According to KFC, the Caesar Side Salad contains milk.
| Milk | Contains |
|---|---|
| Egg | Not listed |
| Fish | Not listed |
| Crustacean shellfish | Not listed |
| Tree nuts | Not listed |
| Peanuts | Not listed |
| Wheat | Not listed |
| Soy | Not listed |
| Sesame | Not listed |
| Gluten | Not listed |
KFC says its kitchens handle egg, milk, soy, wheat and other allergens, items can be prepared on shared equipment, and it cannot rule out cross-contact. In some restaurants fish, chicken and potatoes may share fryer oil. Several items contain or are cooked in highly refined soybean oil, which the FDA does not treat as an allergen. KFC does not use peanuts or tree nuts, but says the Café Valley chocolate chip and lemon cakes may contain traces of tree nuts. Vegetarian ingredients are handled alongside meat. Allergen data reflects standard recipes and may vary with suppliers, substitutions and recipe changes. MSG is reported alongside the allergens.
Ingredients
Lettuce: Lettuce, Parmesan Shaved Cheese: Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, and Anti-caking Agent.
Other items in Salads & Dressings at KFC
By calories, the Caesar Side Salad ranks 4 of 7 in KFC’s Salads & Dressings section, from lowest to highest.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| House Side Salad | 15 |
| Marzetti Light Italian Dressing | 15 |
| Hidden Valley The Original Ranch Fat Free Dressing | 35 |
| Caesar Side Salad | 40 |
| Parmesan Garlic Croutons | 60 |
| Heinz Buttermilk Dressing | 160 |
| KFC Creamy Parmesan Caesar Dressing | 260 |
Nutrition for all 7 items in Salads & Dressings at KFC
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Side salads at other chains
KFC is one of 7 chains on this site that sell side salads. Of the 8 at other chains, 1 has fewer calories and 7 have the same or more than the Caesar Side Salad, comparing each at its first listed size; portions differ, so check the serving on each item’s page.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Dairy Queen Side Salad | 20 |
| Jack in the Box Side Salad | 50 |
| Culver's Garden Side Salad | 50 |
| Domino's Classic Garden Salad | 80 |
| Pizza Hut Caesar Side Salad | 100 |
| Pizza Hut Garden Side Salad | 110 |
| Pizza Hut Zesty Italian Side Salad | 200 |
| Chick-fil-A Side Salad | 470 |
Compare all side salads side by side (9 items at 7 chains)
Sources
- 1 KFC, KFC Full Nutrition Guide, nutrition menu (served by Nutritionix, linked from kfc.com) Covers nutrition, menu and ingredients · Last updated 10/02/2026 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
- 2 KFC, KFC Food Allergies & Sensitivities, allergen menu (served by Nutritionix, linked from kfc.com) Covers allergens · Last updated 10/02/2026 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
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