Sides • High Protein (20g+) • 48 Items

Sides High Protein

Top pick: Spicy Southwest Salad with Grilled Nuggets from Chick-fil-A scores a A with 480 cal and 39g protein.

Winner

Chick-fil-A

480

Calories

39g

Protein

650mg

Sodium

38g

Carbs

Whole food salad. Grilled. Processed meat. Great fiber & protein.

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Sides Ranked by Health Score

#	Item	Grade	Cal	Protein	Sodium
1	Spicy Southwest Salad with Grilled NuggetsBest Chick-fil-A	A	480	39g	650mg
2	Market Salad with Grilled Nuggets Chick-fil-A	B	280	30g	560mg
3	Kids Charburger with Fries The Habit Burger Grill	B	655	32g	760mg
4	Bean & Cheese Cup Del Taco	B	320	20g	830mg
5	Nachos BellGrande - Chicken Taco Bell	B	710	20g	1190mg
6	Nachos BellGrande - Steak Taco Bell	B	720	20g	1200mg
7	Five Guys Style Fries (Large) Five Guys	B	1314	20g	1327mg
8	Cajun Style Fries (Large) Five Guys	B	1328	20g	1658mg
9	Chicken Nuggets - 5 Piece Taco Bell	B	320	25g	1050mg
10	Chicken McNuggets (10 piece) McDonald’s	C	410	23g	850mg
11	12 Piece Grilled Chicken Nuggets Chick-fil-A	C	200	38g	660mg
12	8 piece Grilled Chicken Nuggets Chick-fil-A	C	130	25g	440mg
13	10 Piece Chicken Nuggets Wendy’s	C	420	22g	850mg
14	Carne Asada Fries Del Taco	C	810	24g	1360mg
15	Buffalo Chicken Tenders (2 Piece) Culver’s	C	270	20g	1010mg
16	Chicken Tenders (4 Piece) Culver’s	C	520	39g	1560mg
17	Original Recipe Tenders Kids Meal KFC	C	350	21g	810mg
18	4 Piece Chicken Tenders Wendy’s	C	560	44g	1390mg
19	Buttermilk Crispy Chicken & Fries IHOP	C	891	47g	2600mg
20	Bacon Cheese Fries Shake Shack	C	850	21g	1260mg
21	Chicken Nuggets - 10 Piece Taco Bell	C	630	51g	2110mg
22	10 Piece Spicy Chicken Nuggets Wendy’s	C	470	26g	1190mg
23	Buffalo Chicken Tenders (4 Piece) Culver’s	C	540	39g	2010mg
24	Queso Loaded Fries Del Taco	C	650	20g	1470mg
25	Chicken Blackened Tenders (3 Pcs) Popeyes	C	170	26g	550mg

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What’s the healthiest sides that’s high protein (20g+)?

The Spicy Southwest Salad with Grilled Nuggets from Chick-fil-A ranks #1 with a A grade, 480 calories, and 39g protein.

How many sides options are there high protein (20g+)?

We found 48 sides that are high protein (20g+) across 16 restaurants.

What’s the average nutrition for sides?

The average sides has 559 calories and 32g protein. Look for items with A or B grades for healthier choices.

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