Chick-fil-A Nutrition Guide (2026): Calories & Healthy Choices

This guide brings together the calorie figures already published across this site, so you can compare Chick-fil-A choices before you order. Use it as a starting point for planning a meal, then check the item pages linked below for the full menu details.

Calorie figures can change with dressings, toppings, and customizations, and values may vary by location. Treat the numbers below as a guide, not as a promise for every restaurant.

Entrees: Calories at a Glance

Chicken Sandwich: 420 calories. Spicy Chicken Sandwich: 450 calories. Deluxe Sandwich: 490 calories. Spicy Deluxe Sandwich: 570 calories. Grilled Chicken Sandwich: 390 calories. 8 ct Grilled Nuggets: 130 calories. Chick-fil-A Cool Wrap: 660 calories. 3 ct Chick-n-Strips: 250 calories. Grilled Chicken Club: 520 calories.

The grilled options in this list sit below several of the fried sandwich options, which is one reason many readers start with the Grilled Chicken Sandwich or the 8 ct Grilled Nuggets when they want a lighter entree.

Salads: Calories at a Glance

Market Salad: 550 calories. Spicy Southwest Salad: 680 calories. Cobb Salad: 830 calories. Kale Crunch Side: 170 calories.

For the full salad details, see our Chick-fil-A Salads Menu page.

Sides: Calories at a Glance

Waffle Potato Fries (Medium): 420 calories. Mac and Cheese (Medium): 450 calories. Kale Crunch Side: 170 calories. Fruit Cup (Small): 60 calories. Chicken Noodle Soup (Cup): 170 calories. Waffle Potato Chips: 220 calories.

Drinks: Calories at a Glance

Freshly-Brewed Iced Tea Unsweetened: 0 calories. Dasani Water: 0 calories. Coffee: 0 calories. Diet Lemonade (Medium): 60 calories. Milk 1%: 90 calories. Freshly-Brewed Iced Tea Sweetened (Medium): 120 calories. 1% Chocolate Milk: 140 calories. Simply Orange: 160 calories. Coca-Cola (Medium): 190 calories. Iced Coffee: 200 calories. Lemonade (Medium): 260 calories.

For more drink choices, see our Chick-fil-A Drinks Menu page.

Treats: Calories at a Glance

Icedream Cup: 140 calories. Icedream Cone: 180 calories. Frosted Coffee: 230 calories. Frosted Lemonade: 350 calories. Chocolate Chunk Cookie: 370 calories. Chocolate Fudge Brownie: 370 calories. Strawberry Milkshake: 560 calories. Vanilla Milkshake: 580 calories. Chocolate Milkshake: 600 calories. Cookies and Cream Milkshake: 630 calories.

Treats are the highest-calorie category in this guide, so a smaller dessert, such as the Icedream Cup, is an easy way to keep the total lower.

Kids: Calories at a Glance

5 ct Grilled Nuggets Kids Meal: 80 calories. Apple Juice for Kids: 35 calories. 5 ct Nuggets Kids Meal: 160 calories. 2 ct Chicken Strips Kids Meal: 200 calories.

For the full kids choices, see our Chick-fil-A Kids Menu page.

Breakfast: A Quick Note

Breakfast choices also range widely on this site, from lighter options such as the Egg White Grill at 300 calories and the Fruit Cup (Small) at 60 calories, to heartier options such as the Hash Brown Scramble Burrito at 700 calories. See the full list on our Chick-fil-A Breakfast Menu page.

How Portion Size Changes Calories

Portion size is one of the biggest reasons the same item can show very different totals. The site uses clear portion labels, and the change is easy to see in these examples.

Waffle Potato Fries rise from 320 calories for a Small, to 420 calories for a Medium, to 600 calories for a Large. Mac and Cheese rises from 270 calories for a Small, to 450 calories for a Medium, to 840 calories for a Large. Lemonade rises from 190 calories for a Small, to 260 calories for a Medium, to 380 calories for a Large, while Diet Lemonade rises from 40 calories for a Small, to 60 calories for a Medium, to 80 calories for a Large. Unsweetened Iced Tea stays at 0 calories in Small, Medium, and Large.

Nugget counts work the same way. A 5 ct Nuggets Kids Meal is listed at 160 calories and a 5 ct Grilled Nuggets Kids Meal at 80 calories, while an 8 ct serving of Chick-fil-A Nuggets is listed at 250 calories and 8 ct Grilled Nuggets at 130 calories. Choosing a smaller count, a smaller drink, or a smaller side is therefore a simple way to lower a meal total without changing the item itself.

Use the Chick-fil-A Nutrition Calculator for Meal Totals

Adding an entree, a side, a drink, and a treat together by hand is easy to get wrong. For a full meal total, use the site’s own Chick-fil-A Nutrition Calculator. Choose a category, search for an item, and check its listed calories and serving size, then repeat for each part of your order and add the figures together. The calculator page also notes that its prices and nutrition information may vary by location.

Full Macros: What This Guide Does Not List

This guide focuses on calories because those are the figures consistently shown across the site’s menu pages. Full macros, including protein, carbohydrates, fat, and sodium, vary by item and by portion, and they are not listed here as figures. For an exact item, check the official Chick-fil-A nutrition information for that item, including its serving size and any dressings or customizations you plan to add.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Chick-fil-A items are lowest in calories?

Among the items in this guide, Unsweetened Iced Tea, Dasani Water, and Coffee are listed at 0 calories. Among foods, the lowest figures here are Apple Juice for Kids at 35 calories, Fruit Cup (Small) at 60 calories, and the 5 ct Grilled Nuggets Kids Meal at 80 calories.

How does portion size affect calories?

A larger portion of the same item usually means more calories. For example, Waffle Potato Fries go from 320 calories (Small) to 420 calories (Medium) to 600 calories (Large), and nugget totals change with the count, such as 5 ct versus 8 ct servings.

How do I use the Chick-fil-A Nutrition Calculator?

Open the Chick-fil-A Nutrition Calculator, choose a category or search for an item, view its listed calories and serving size, and repeat for each item in your meal to work out the total.

Does nutrition vary by location?

Yes, it can. This site notes that values may vary by location and can change with customization, dressings, and toppings, so confirm details at your local restaurant if an exact figure matters.

Where can I find full macros for an item?

This guide deliberately does not list protein, carbohydrate, fat, or sodium figures. For an exact item, check the official Chick-fil-A nutrition information for that item and portion.