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Dave's Hot Chicken US Kale Slaw: calories, sodium and protein by portion, age and sex

Dave's Hot Chicken US Kale Slaw, creamy white and purple cabbage slaw with chopped kale in a white bowl, nutrition and calories

Boone’s analysis puts Dave's Hot Chicken US Kale Slaw at 14% of an adult’s daily calories, 11% of the daily sodium limit for a child aged 4 to 8 and 1 teaspoon of added sugar.

How many calories are in Dave's Hot Chicken US Kale Slaw? It contains 270 calories, 26g of fat (4.5g saturated), 3g of added sugar and 170mg of sodium.

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Nutrition information

Nutrition information: Dave's Hot Chicken US Kale Slaw

Calories270
Total fat26g
of which saturated4.5g
Trans fat0g
Cholesterol20mg
Carbohydrate8g
Total sugars4g
Includes added sugars (Boone estimate)3g
Fibre3g
Protein2g
Sodium170mg

Nutrition figures are Dave's Hot Chicken USA published data from its nutrition chart (revised 16 March 2026), per item as sold with its standard build and before any optional sauces or extras. Dave's Hot Chicken lists the serving at 144g. Added sugar is a Boone estimate, as Dave's Hot Chicken does not publish it. Boone converts these figures to the portion and age comparisons on this page.

Dave's Hot Chicken US Kale Slaw contains 270 calories, which is 14% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value used on US food labels. It provides 26g of total fat, of which 4.5g is saturated, 4g of total sugars (3g added, estimated), 170mg of sodium, 2g of protein and 3g of fibre.

The saturated fat content of 4.5g represents 22% of the 20g Daily Value.

FDA Daily Values (2,000-calorie diet)

Calories2,000
Total fat78g
Saturated fat20g
Carbohydrate275g
Added sugars50g
Fibre28g
Sodium2,300mg
Protein50g

Added sugar vs total sugar

Where the sugar comes from: Dave's Hot Chicken US Kale Slaw

An estimated 3g of the 4g counts as added sugar, or about 1 teaspoon. The other 1g is naturally occurring.

Likely added sugar sources

  • sugar in the slaw dressing

Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030: no more than 10g of added sugar per meal from age 11 and none for children aged 10 and under. FDA Daily Value: 50g a day. Dave's Hot Chicken publishes total sugar and no ingredient list, so Boone estimates the added share from the components each item is built from: all sugar in sauces such as hot honey, BBQ and ketchup counts as added, 90% of the sugar in breaded chicken, bread and Dave's sauce, and 75% where cheese, slaw or other vegetables supply some naturally occurring sugar.

Ultra-processed food: what is really in it

Processing: Dave's Hot Chicken US Kale Slaw

Boone cannot classify this item, because Dave's Hot Chicken does not publish an ingredient list for it.

NOVA classification is read from an ingredient list. Without one there is no way to count additives, separate raw ingredients from manufactured ones, or say whether an item is ultra-processed. Boone does not estimate a NOVA group, because a guess presented as a classification would be worse than saying nothing.

Classification is based on published ingredient lists only. If Dave's Hot Chicken publishes one, this section will be updated.

Ingredients

Dave's Hot Chicken does not publish an ingredient list for its US menu

Ingredients: Dave's Hot Chicken US Kale Slaw

Dave's Hot Chicken’s US nutrition and allergen charts give figures for Kale Slaw but no ingredients, and the chain is under no legal obligation to publish them.

Under the FDA menu labeling rule, US restaurant chains with 20 or more locations must post calories on menus and provide further written nutrition information on request. A full ingredient list is not required for food prepared in a restaurant. Some chains publish one anyway.

Without an ingredient list, no page on this site can tell you how many ingredients are in this item, how many of them are manufactured substances, or whether it is ultra-processed. Boone will not estimate any of it.

Allergen information for this item is published by Dave's Hot Chicken and is shown below. Recipes change, so always check in restaurant before ordering if you have an allergy.

Allergens at a glance

Dave's Hot Chicken US Kale Slaw contains eggs and mustard.

Allergen information: Dave's Hot Chicken US Kale Slaw

AllergenStatus
MilkNot declared
EggsContains
FishNot declared
Crustacean shellfishNot declared
Tree nutsNot declared
PeanutsNot declared
WheatNot declared
SoybeansNot declared
SesameNot declared
Also declared by Dave's Hot Chicken
MustardContains

Contains = declared in the Dave's Hot Chicken USA allergen chart (revised 29 June 2026), which covers the nine major US food allergens plus mustard, a priority allergen in Canada. Not declared = not listed in that chart, which is not the same as allergen free. Presence is based on ingredient information supplied by manufacturers, and Dave's Hot Chicken states that cross-contact can occur in its kitchens, so no item can be guaranteed allergen free. Gluten from barley, rye or oats is not covered by the chart.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Dave's Hot Chicken US Kale Slaw?+

Boone calculates that Dave's Hot Chicken US Kale Slaw contains 270 calories, which is 14% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value and 18% of the daily needs of a moderately active child aged 4 to 8.

How much added sugar is in Dave's Hot Chicken US Kale Slaw?+

Boone estimates that Dave's Hot Chicken US Kale Slaw contains 3g of added sugar, about 1 teaspoon, which is 6% of the 50g FDA Daily Value. Dave's Hot Chicken publishes 4g of total sugar.

Is Dave's Hot Chicken US Kale Slaw within US sugar guidance for children?+

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030 recommend no added sugar for children aged 10 and under and no more than 10g per meal from age 11. With an estimated 3g of added sugar, Dave's Hot Chicken US Kale Slaw fits the per-meal limit for ages 11 and up but not the guidance for younger children.

How much saturated fat is in Dave's Hot Chicken US Kale Slaw?+

Dave's Hot Chicken US Kale Slaw contains 4.5g of saturated fat. Boone calculates this as 22% of the 20g Daily Value and 26% of the 17g limit for a child aged 4 to 8.

How much sodium is in Dave's Hot Chicken US Kale Slaw?+

Dave's Hot Chicken US Kale Slaw contains 170mg of sodium. Boone calculates that as 11% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 8 and 7% of the 2,300mg adult limit.

Is Dave's Hot Chicken US Kale Slaw ultra-processed?+

Boone cannot say, because Dave's Hot Chicken does not publish an ingredient list for its US menu. NOVA classification has to be read from ingredients, so Boone does not estimate it.

How much fibre is in Dave's Hot Chicken US Kale Slaw?+

Dave's Hot Chicken US Kale Slaw contains 3g of fibre. Boone calculates that as 11% of the 28g Daily Value and 14% of the 21g target for a child aged 4 to 8. Fibre is a target to reach rather than a limit to stay under.

Is Dave's Hot Chicken US Kale Slaw suitable for children?+

Boone’s analysis flags that its estimated 3g of added sugar is above the Dietary Guidelines advice of no added sugar for children aged 10 and under. That does not make it off limits, but it does mean it uses up a large share of a young child’s day in one item.

How much protein is in Dave's Hot Chicken US Kale Slaw?+

Dave's Hot Chicken US Kale Slaw contains 2g of protein, which Boone calculates as 4% of the 50g Daily Value.