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Spicy Southwest Salad with Grilled Nuggets

The Chick-fil-A Spicy Southwest Salad with Grilled Nuggets have 480 calories, with 39g protein, 38g carbs, 9g sugar, and 650mg sodium.

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

480
Calories
39g
Protein
38g
Carbs
650mg
Sodium
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Portion check

How much is this, really?

Almost a full meal
Pretty filling — maybe add a small side if you're extra hungry
15

1 × 480 cal = 480 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

28%
Sodium650mg
25%
Sat Fat5g
18%
Sugar9g

Easy on the sodium, sat fat, and sugar. A solid pick.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
480

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
20g26%
Saturated Fat
5g25%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
100mg33%
Sodium
650mg28%
Total Carbohydrates
38g14%
Dietary Fiber
8g29%
Total Sugars
9g
Protein
39g78%

* 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 BreakdownA
Score reduced — processed meat
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
135.4 mg/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.0 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Sugar
1.9 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
480 cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
1.7 g/100cal
Best →
excellentTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
8.1 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%).
A

Already one of the best-graded mains at Chick-fil-A — the Spicy Southwest Salad with Grilled Nuggets earns a Nom Score of A, and nothing similar on the menu scores higher.

Frequently asked questions

Are the Chick-fil-A Spicy Southwest Salad with Grilled Nuggets healthy?

The Chick-fil-A Spicy Southwest Salad with Grilled Nuggets earn a Nom Score of A (91/100). Whole food salad. Grilled. Processed meat. Great fiber & protein.

How many calories are in the Chick-fil-A Spicy Southwest Salad with Grilled Nuggets?

The Chick-fil-A Spicy Southwest Salad with Grilled Nuggets have 480 calories, with 39g protein, 38g carbs, 9g sugar, and 650mg sodium.

What is the Nom Score of the Chick-fil-A Spicy Southwest Salad with Grilled Nuggets?

It scores A — excellent. 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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