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8 piece Chicken Nuggets

The Chick-fil-A 8 piece Chicken Nuggets have 250 calories, with 27g protein, 11g carbs, 1g sugar, and 1210mg sodium.

Processed meat. Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

250
Calories
27g
Protein
11g
Carbs
1210mg
Sodium
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Portion check

How much is this, really?

Having 2 of these?
That's most of a meal right there
15

2 × 250 cal = 500 cal

Here's what 2 of these means for your daily nutrition

105%
Sodium2420mg
30%
Sat Fat6g
4%
Sugar2g

This leans salty. Balance it out with low-sodium choices today.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
250

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
11g14%
Saturated Fat
3g15%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
85mg28%
Sodium
1210mg53%
Total Carbohydrates
11g4%
Dietary Fiber
0g0%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
27g54%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nom Score BreakdownC
Score reduced — processed meat
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
484.0 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.2 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.4 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
250 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.0 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
10.8 g/100cal
Best →
excellentTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

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Frequently asked questions

Are the Chick-fil-A 8 piece Chicken Nuggets healthy?

The Chick-fil-A 8 piece Chicken Nuggets earn a Nom Score of C (53/100). Processed meat. Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

How many calories are in the Chick-fil-A 8 piece Chicken Nuggets?

The Chick-fil-A 8 piece Chicken Nuggets have 250 calories, with 27g protein, 11g carbs, 1g sugar, and 1210mg sodium.

What is the Nom Score of the Chick-fil-A 8 piece Chicken Nuggets?

It scores C — moderate. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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