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Chick-fil-A • Keto & Low-Carb Guide • Updated June 2026

Keto Options at Chick-fil-A

Quick Answer: Yes, though the menu is thin — Chick-fil-A has 2 keto options. The lowest-carb option at Chick-fil-A is the Kale Crunch Side with 7g net carbs (120 cal). Top pick overall: the Side Salad (160 cal, 6g protein, Nom Score A).

2Keto Options
40Total Analyzed
ABest Grade

Top Keto Picks at Chick-fil-A

The Nom Score read

Of the 2 keto options at Chick-fil-A, the Side Salad rates highest — Nom Score A (84/100), on 160 calories, 6g protein, and 170mg sodium. The lightest is the Kale Crunch Side, at 120 calories. Figures are computed from Chick-fil-A’s published nutrition data (June 2026).

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Watch-outs

What to Avoid

These items at Chick-fil-A don’t meet keto criteria:

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Small Chocolate Milkshake
dessert/bakery item — 83g net carbs (max 10)
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Small Vanilla Milkshake
dessert/bakery item — 69g net carbs (max 10)
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Small Strawberry Milkshake
dessert/bakery item — 93g net carbs (max 10)
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Small Cookies & Cream Milkshake
dessert/bakery item — 82g net carbs (max 10)
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Sausage Egg and Cheese Biscuit
36g net carbs (max 10)
Order smarter

Pro Tips: How to Order Keto at Chick-fil-A

The 8-count Grilled Nuggets have just 1g carb with 25g protein—the single best keto order on the menu
Order the Grilled Chicken Sandwich or Deluxe ‘no bun’—the bun is 41g of carbs
Kale Crunch Side (8g carbs) and Side Salad (13g carbs) are the only low-carb sides; skip waffle fries and Mac & Cheese
FAQ

Common questions about keto at Chick-fil-A

Is Chick-fil-A good for keto diets?

Chick-fil-A has 2 keto options; the best is the Side Salad (Nom Score A). For more variety, Jersey Mike’s Subs has 24 keto options.

What’s the best keto option at Chick-fil-A?

The Side Salad is the best choice with 160 calories, 6g protein, and a Nom Score of A.

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

The lowest-carb option at Chick-fil-A is the Kale Crunch Side with 7g net carbs (120 cal).

How we ranked these: Every item is scored by the Nom Score, which weighs sodium, saturated fat, sugar, portion size, fiber, and protein per calorie against FDA daily-value guidance. Data comes from Chick-fil-A’s published nutrition information.

Nutrition data verified. Calorie counts and macros are taken from Chick-fil-A’s official published nutrition data. How the Nom Score works →

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