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Hot Buttered Biscuit
Chick-fil-A

Hot Buttered Biscuit

Great portion. Watch the sodium. Light on protein.

Vegetarian
290
Calories
4g
Protein
37g
Carbs
760mg
Sodium
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A solid side or snack
Good as part of a meal, not quite enough on its own
15

1 × 290 cal = 290 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

33%
Sodium760mg
30%
Sat Fat6g
8%
Sugar4g

A balanced option — nothing too extreme either way.

Nutrition Facts
Calories
290

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
15g19%
Saturated Fat
6g30%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg0%
Sodium
760mg33%
Total Carbohydrates
37g13%
Dietary Fiber
2g7%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
4g8%

* 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 Breakdown
NomScore
C
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
262.1 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
2.1 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
1.4 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
290 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.7 g/100cal
Best →
moderateTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
1.4 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 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

Is the Chick-fil-A Hot Buttered Biscuit healthy?

The Chick-fil-A Hot Buttered Biscuit earns a Nom Score of C (57/100). Great portion. Watch the sodium. Light on protein.

How many calories are in the Chick-fil-A Hot Buttered Biscuit?

The Chick-fil-A Hot Buttered Biscuit has 290 calories, with 4g protein, 37g carbs, 4g sugar, and 760mg sodium.

Is the Chick-fil-A Hot Buttered Biscuit vegetarian or vegan?

The Chick-fil-A Hot Buttered Biscuit is marked vegetarian (but not vegan) at Chick-fil-A.

What is the Nom Score of the Chick-fil-A Hot Buttered Biscuit?

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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