KFC’s Buttermilk Biscuit: Price, Calories and Nutrition (2026)
The buttermilk biscuit is KFC’s quiet workhorse: flaky, baked fresh in the restaurant, and the standard add-on to combos and box meals across the country. At from $1.20 it is the cheapest thing on this list, and at 180 calories it is an easy yes alongside almost any order. It does not try to be anything fancy. It is a warm biscuit, and sometimes that is exactly right. Here is the 2026 price, the calorie count, and the full nutrition breakdown.
Last updated: August 30, 2026
Table of contents
- What is in a Buttermilk Biscuit
- Buttermilk Biscuit nutrition facts
- The cheapest add-on on the menu
- Allergens
- Biscuit tips
- Frequently asked questions
What is in a Buttermilk Biscuit
A flaky buttermilk biscuit, baked fresh in the restaurant. The layers are the point: a good KFC biscuit pulls apart into soft, buttery sheets. It is made to be eaten warm, which is why it shows up in combos rather than as a standalone destination item.
Buttermilk Biscuit nutrition facts
Full nutrition breakdown for one biscuit, based on KFC’s official US nutrition data.
| Nutrient | Amount per Buttermilk Biscuit |
|---|---|
| Calories | 180 |
| Total fat | 8g |
| Total carbohydrates | 22g |
| Protein | 4g |
| Sodium | 520mg |
The 22 grams of carbs make this a straightforward starch side: simple, filling, and honest about it. Sodium at 520 mg is the number worth noticing, since it matches the mashed potatoes with gravy in a much smaller package. At 180 calories it will not wreck a meal, but the salt adds up if the main is already salty.
The cheapest add-on on the menu
At from $1.20, the biscuit is the lowest-priced item in this set and the easiest way to round out an order. It comes standard in most combos and box meals, so you often get one without ordering it separately. If you are buying biscuits on their own, the two-for-about-$1.49 pricing at many locations is the better per-biscuit deal.
Allergens
The Buttermilk Biscuit contains wheat and milk. The wheat is in the flour, the milk in the buttermilk and butter ingredients. It is one of the simpler allergen profiles on the menu, but there is no dairy-free or gluten-free version.
Biscuit tips
- Eat it warm. A biscuit that has sat for twenty minutes is a different, sadder food.
- Split it and use it as a mini sandwich with a tender inside, if you are feeling ambitious.
- It is the natural partner for mashed potatoes with gravy: split the biscuit, spoon gravy over it, and thank yourself later.
- Two biscuits at about $1.49 beats two singles at from $1.20 each, so order the pair if you want more than one.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Buttermilk Biscuit in 2026?
A single biscuit starts from $1.20 in most US markets. Two biscuits run about $1.49 at many locations.
How many calories are in a Buttermilk Biscuit?
One biscuit has 180 calories.
Are KFC biscuits baked fresh?
Yes. They are baked fresh in the restaurant.
Do combos come with a biscuit?
Yes. The biscuit is a standard add-on to most combos and box meals.
What should I pair it with?
Mashed potatoes with gravy is the classic pairing. Split the biscuit and spoon gravy over it.
Does the Buttermilk Biscuit contain allergens?
Yes: wheat and milk.
ManuBite Team. We track fast food prices and nutrition across the USA so you always know what your meal really costs, in dollars and in calories.
Want more KFC menu favourites? Check our Mashed Potatoes with Gravy guide, our Coleslaw guide and our Chicken Pot Pie guide for prices, calories and nutrition facts.
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