KFC Lemon Cake (1 slice): 220 calories
- 2gProtein
- 30gCarbs
- 10gFat
- 170mgSodium
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Official U.S. values from KFC Full Nutrition Guide (U.S.), last checked October 25, 2026. Restaurants change recipes, so values in your area can differ.
KFC Lemon Cake nutrition facts
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Cake (1 slice) | 220 | 2g | 30g | 10g | 170mg | 2g | 20g | 0g | 11% |
The KFC Lemon Cake (1 slice) is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day and 7% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
How the Lemon Cake ranks
- The Lemon Cake (1 slice) is the 9th lightest of the 19 items in the KFC “Desserts & Drinks” menu, and 3rd for protein per calorie.
- Across the 105 items of the same kind we track at 14 chains, it is the 27th lightest; their average is 333 calories.
How to make a KFC order lighter
- Order the Chocolate Chunk Cookie instead: 30 fewer calories, 2g protein.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the KFC Lemon Cake (1 slice) takes about 50 minutes of brisk walking, 23 minutes of running (5 mph) or 23 minutes of cycling. Figures from Harvard Health’s calories-burned table; heavier people burn calories faster.
Compared with other restaurants
Similar-calorie desserts at other chains (same size where the chain has one):
- Panera Bread Dubai Style Chocolate Pistachio Cookie: 220 calories, 4g protein
- McDonald's Baked Apple Pie: 230 calories, 2g protein
- Subway Chocolate Chip Cookie: 210 calories, 2g protein
- Dunkin' Sugared Donut: 210 calories, 4g protein
- Domino's Cinnamon Bread Bites (4 pieces): 230 calories, 5g protein
Questions people ask
The KFC Lemon Cake (1 slice) has 220 calories, with 2g of protein, 30g of carbs and 10g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
The Chocolate Chunk Cookie has 190 calories, 30 fewer, and still keeps most of the protein.
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