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The healthiest main at Chick-fil-A right now is the Spicy Southwest Salad with Grilled Nuggets — Nom Score A (480 calories, 39g protein, 650mg sodium).

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About Chick-fil-A

S. Truett Cathy opened the first Chick-fil-A in an Atlanta shopping mall in 1967, two decades after the Hapeville diner where he first served his pressure-cooked chicken sandwich. Every location has stayed closed on Sundays, a practice Cathy kept from the start.

Founded
1967
HQ
College Park, Georgia

All 40 items

Full menu, graded

A
Spicy Southwest Salad with Grilled Nuggets
Cal480
Protein39g
Sodium650
Sugar9g
A
Side Salad
Cal160
Protein6g
Sodium170
Sugar3g
A
Kale Crunch Side
Cal120
Protein3g
Sodium140
Sugar3g
B
Waffle Potato Chips
Cal220
Protein3g
Sodium250
Sugar0g
B
Hash Browns
Cal270
Protein3g
Sodium440
Sugar0g
B
Market Salad with Grilled Nuggets
Cal280
Protein30g
Sodium560
Sugar9g
B
Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap
Cal350
Protein42g
Sodium960
Sugar3g
B
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Cal320
Protein28g
Sodium680
Sugar9g
B
Medium Fruit Cup
Cal60
Protein1g
Sodium0
Sugar11g
B
Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich
Cal460
Protein37g
Sodium1040
Sugar9g
B
4 Piece Chick-n-Minis
Cal370
Protein21g
Sodium870
Sugar7g
B
Small Frosted Coffee
Cal240
Protein6g
Sodium140
Sugar27g
B
Medium Unsweetened Iced Tea
Cal0
Protein0g
Sodium10
Sugar0g
B
Medium Coffee
Cal0
Protein0g
Sodium15
Sugar0g
C
Yogurt Parfait with Harvest Nut Granola
Cal280
Protein13g
Sodium85
Sugar27g
C
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Cal460
Protein28g
Sodium1670
Sugar6g
C
12 Piece Grilled Chicken Nuggets
Cal200
Protein38g
Sodium660
Sugar1g
C
Chicken Sandwich
Cal440
Protein29g
Sodium1400
Sugar6g
C
8 piece Grilled Chicken Nuggets
Cal130
Protein25g
Sodium440
Sugar1g
C
Egg White Grill
Cal290
Protein25g
Sodium970
Sugar2g
C
Chocolate Fudge Brownie
Cal370
Protein4g
Sodium130
Sugar35g
C
Spicy Deluxe
Cal550
Protein33g
Sodium1810
Sugar7g
C
Spicy Chicken Biscuit
Cal430
Protein17g
Sodium1300
Sugar5g
C
Chocolate Chunk Cookie
Cal350
Protein4g
Sodium210
Sugar30g
C
Chicken Deluxe Sandwich
Cal500
Protein32g
Sodium1640
Sugar7g
C
3 Piece Chick-n-Strips
Cal310
Protein29g
Sodium870
Sugar2g
C
4 piece Chick-n-Strips
Cal410
Protein39g
Sodium1150
Sugar2g
C
Chicken Biscuit
Cal460
Protein19g
Sodium1510
Sugar6g
C
Hot Buttered Biscuit
Cal290
Protein4g
Sodium760
Sugar4g
C
Icedream Ice Cream Cup
Cal290
Protein8g
Sodium200
Sugar49g
C
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit
Cal420
Protein15g
Sodium1290
Sugar4g
C
12 piece Chicken Nuggets
Cal380
Protein40g
Sodium1820
Sugar1g
C
Chicken, Egg & Cheese Biscuit
Cal530
Protein26g
Sodium1830
Sugar7g
C
Medium Mac & Cheese
Cal450
Protein20g
Sodium1190
Sugar3g
C
8 piece Chicken Nuggets
Cal250
Protein27g
Sodium1210
Sugar1g
C
Sausage Egg and Cheese Biscuit
Cal630
Protein23g
Sodium1540
Sugar4g
D
Small Chocolate Milkshake
Cal590
Protein12g
Sodium380
Sugar73g
D
Small Vanilla Milkshake
Cal520
Protein12g
Sodium370
Sugar60g
D
Small Strawberry Milkshake
Cal620
Protein12g
Sodium460
Sugar80g
D
Small Cookies & Cream Milkshake
Cal610
Protein12g
Sodium440
Sugar67g

Chick-fil-A nutrition FAQ

What is the healthiest thing to order at Chick-fil-A?

The healthiest main at Chick-fil-A right now is the Spicy Southwest Salad with Grilled Nuggets — Nom Score A (480 calories, 39g protein, 650mg sodium).

How many Chick-fil-A menu items are rated A or B?

14 of 40 Chick-fil-A menu items earn a Nom Score of A or B for nutritional quality.

What is the lowest-calorie item at Chick-fil-A?

The lowest-calorie item at Chick-fil-A is the Medium Unsweetened Iced Tea, at 0 calories.

Does Chick-fil-A have high-protein options?

Yes — the highest-protein pick is the Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap, with 42g protein. Sort the full menu by protein to see more.

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