NomHealthier fast food

Restaurants

McDonald'sTaco BellChick-fil-AWendy'sChipotleBurger KingSubwayIn-N-OutAll 29 restaurants →

Diets

High ProteinLow SodiumDiabeticKetoLow CalorieLow SugarWeight LossVegetarianVegan
GuidesAllergensBest OfCompare
KFC

Mug Root Beer (12 fl oz)

Great sodium & sat fat. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein.

140
Calories
0g
Protein
39g
Carbs
45mg
Sodium
Is 140 cal right for your day?Get your personalized calorie & macro targets on MyPlate.food
A light bite
You'll definitely want more to make a meal
17

1 × 140 cal = 140 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

2%
Sodium45mg
0%
Sat Fat0g
78%
Sugar39g

More sugar than you might expect. Worth knowing!

Nutrition Facts
Calories
140

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
0g0%
Saturated Fat
0g0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg0%
Sodium
45mg2%
Total Carbohydrates
39g14%
Dietary Fiber
0g0%
Total Sugars
39g
Protein
0g0%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nom Score Breakdown
NomScore
C
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
32.1 mg/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Sugar
27.9 g/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
140 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.0 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
0.0 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).
All KFC itemsKFC diet guides

Healthier picks at KFC

Sweet Kernel Corn (Family)
NomScore
A
Sweet Kernel Corn (Family)
Cal280
Protein10g
Sodium10
Sugar8g
Sweet Kernel Corn
NomScore
A
Sweet Kernel Corn
Cal70
Protein2g
Sodium0
Sugar2g
Corn on the Cob (Family)
NomScore
A
Corn on the Cob (Family)
Cal280
Protein9g
Sodium15
Sugar11g
House Side Salad
NomScore
A
House Side Salad
Cal15
Protein1g
Sodium10
Sugar2g
Corn on the Cob
NomScore
A
Corn on the Cob
Cal70
Protein2g
Sodium0
Sugar3g
Apple Pie Poppers
NomScore
B
Apple Pie Poppers
Cal80
Protein1g
Sodium55
Sugar3g

Frequently asked questions

Is the KFC 12 fl oz Mug Root Beer healthy?

The KFC 12 fl oz Mug Root Beer earns a Nom Score of C (60/100). Great sodium & sat fat. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein.

How many calories are in the KFC 12 fl oz Mug Root Beer?

The KFC 12 fl oz Mug Root Beer has 140 calories, with 0g protein, 39g carbs, 39g sugar, and 45mg sodium.

What is the Nom Score of the KFC 12 fl oz Mug Root Beer?

It scores C — moderate. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

Cite or link to this page

Writing about this? Grab a ready-made citation or a link to embed.

Citation
Nom. "Mug Root Beer (12 fl oz) Nutrition & Nom Score." Nom, 2026, https://nom.now/kfc/kfc-mug-root-beer-12-fl-oz.
Embed link
<a href="https://nom.now/kfc/kfc-mug-root-beer-12-fl-oz">Mug Root Beer (12 fl oz) Nutrition & Nom Score — Nom Score</a>