Chick-fil-A guide
Chick-fil-A menu, nutrition facts and ordering guide
Chick-fil-A is known for its breaded chicken sandwich, but its menu also has some of the leanest high protein items in fast food. The figures on our page come from Chick-fil-A's official nutrition and allergens page, linked in the sources box above with the date we last checked it.
This guide compares the verified items on our page, explains the difference between grilled and breaded, and shows how to build a meal.
The verified items
The Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich is about 420 calories, 29 grams of protein, 41 grams of carbs, 16 grams of fat and 1,470 milligrams of sodium. The Grilled Chicken Sandwich is about 390 calories, 28 grams of protein, 45 grams of carbs, 11 grams of fat and 765 milligrams of sodium.
- Grilled Nuggets (8): 130 cal, 25 g protein
- Nuggets (8): 250 cal, 27 g protein
- Grilled Sandwich: 390 cal, 28 g protein
- Chicken Sandwich: 420 cal, 29 g protein
- Medium Waffle Fries: 420 cal
The 8 count Nuggets are about 250 calories, 27 grams of protein, 11 grams of carbs, 11 grams of fat and 1,210 milligrams of sodium. The 8 count Grilled Nuggets are about 130 calories, 25 grams of protein, 1 gram of carbs, 3 grams of fat and 440 milligrams of sodium. Medium Waffle Potato Fries are about 420 calories, 5 grams of protein, 45 grams of carbs, 24 grams of fat and 240 milligrams of sodium.
Grilled versus breaded
The grilled and breaded versions have similar protein, but very different calories, fat and sodium. The Grilled Nuggets have about half the calories of the breaded Nuggets and about a third of the sodium. The Grilled Chicken Sandwich has about half the sodium of the classic Chicken Sandwich.
If you want the classic taste, the breaded options are still solid protein choices. If you eat Chick-fil-A often, grilled is the easiest way to keep calories and sodium down.
The leanest protein on our site
The 8 count Grilled Nuggets have the highest protein per calorie of any item we track: 25 grams of protein in 130 calories. Nearly all of their energy comes from protein. They make a light meal on their own, or the protein part of a bigger meal with a side.
Sides change the total most
Medium Waffle Potato Fries are about 420 calories, the same as the classic Chicken Sandwich. Adding them to any entrée roughly doubles the meal. They are low in sodium compared with the breaded chicken, but high in fat.
Choosing a smaller fry, sharing, or picking a lighter side keeps the meal closer to the entrée alone. Check Chick-fil-A's official nutrition page for the side options at your restaurant.
Sauces
Dipping sauces and dressings add calories, fat and sometimes sodium, and they are easy to overlook. Chick-fil-A lists every sauce on its official nutrition page. Using one sauce, or half a packet, keeps nuggets close to the numbers above.
Sample meals
Grilled Nuggets alone come to about 130 calories and 25 grams of protein. Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Grilled Nuggets is about 520 calories and 53 grams of protein for a very high protein meal. A classic Chicken Sandwich with Medium Waffle Fries is about 840 calories and 1,710 milligrams of sodium before a drink or sauce.
- Light: Grilled Nuggets, 130 cal
- High protein: Grilled Sandwich + Grilled Nuggets, 520 cal
- Classic: Chicken Sandwich + Medium Fries, 840 cal
Chick-fil-A prices: why we show Varies
Chick-fil-A does not publish one national US price list, and prices differ from one location to the next. Rent, wages, local taxes and regional promotions all play a part, and delivery apps often charge more than ordering direct. Any site listing exact Chick-fil-A prices for the whole country is rounding, guessing or reporting a single store without saying so.
To see what you will actually pay, open the Chick-fil-A app, pick your nearest location and browse the menu. Prices for that store appear before checkout. If you want to help other diners, share the price you paid on our community page with the date, so readers can see real, dated prices from real locations.
How we check Chick-fil-A nutrition facts
Every Chick-fil-A number on this page comes from Chick-fil-A's own published US nutrition information, linked in the sources box above. We copy the official values for each standard item, note the serving size, and record the date we last checked them. When Chick-fil-A updates a recipe or publishes a new guide, we compare the new figures with ours and update both the numbers and the date.
We do not mix in figures from third-party apps or databases, and we do not estimate items Chick-fil-A has not published. If an item is missing from our page, it is because we have not yet confirmed it against an official source. Restaurants prepare food by hand, so a real portion can differ a little from the published standard.
Allergies and special diets at Chick-fil-A
Calories and macros are only part of the picture. If you have a food allergy, intolerance or medical diet, use Chick-fil-A's official allergen and ingredient information and speak with staff when you order. Shared kitchens mean cross contact is possible. Our pages are a planning tool, not medical or dietary advice, and a registered dietitian can help with personal targets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the healthiest protein at Chick-fil-A?
Of our verified items, the 8 count Grilled Nuggets are leanest at about 130 calories and 25 grams of protein.
How many calories are in a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich?
About 420 calories with 29 grams of protein and 1,470 milligrams of sodium.
Are grilled nuggets lower in sodium?
Yes. The 8 count Grilled Nuggets are about 440 milligrams, compared with about 1,210 for the breaded 8 count.
Where do these numbers come from?
From Chick-fil-A's official nutrition and allergens page, linked in the sources box with the date we last checked it.
The takeaway
Chick-fil-A has some of the best protein per calorie in fast food. Grilled Nuggets lead at 130 calories and 25 grams of protein, and grilled options cut sodium sharply. Watch the fries and sauces, and check your local price in the Chick-fil-A app.