Calories in CHICK-FIL-A, chicken sandwich
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CHICK-FIL-A, chicken sandwich contains 249 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 sandwich (187 g) provides about 466 kcal.
Roughly 40% of its calories come from fat, with 34% from carbohydrates and 26% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for fast foods on FoodFactly (263 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 48% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 36% of the Daily Value for selenium and 24% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 249 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 11.2 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.1 g | 11% |
| Trans fat C | 0.03 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 35 mg | 12% |
| Sodium M | 753 mg | 33% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 20.9 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Total sugars M | 3.6 g | |
| Protein M | 16.3 g | 33% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.23 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 7.7 mg | 48% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 1.2 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.38 mg | 23% |
| Folate (B9) M | 47 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.13 µg | 5% |
| Choline ? | 35.6 mg | 6% |
| Calcium M | 58 mg | 4% |
| Iron M | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium M | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 185 mg | 15% |
| Potassium M | 245 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 0.61 mg | 6% |
| Copper M | 0.067 mg | 7% |
| Manganese M | 0.22 mg | 10% |
| Selenium M | 19.9 µg | 36% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 26%
- Carbohydrates 34%
- Fat 40%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein16.3 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Sugars3.6 gabove the median for fast foods (median 3.4 g)
- Fat11.2 gbelow the median for fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat2.1 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium753 mgin the top quarter of fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water48.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.2 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 16.5 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 1.2 g |
| Glucose M | 0.79 g |
| Fructose M | 0.97 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0.73 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.003 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.2 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 2.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.011 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.17 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.062 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.37 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.086 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 4.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.21 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.03 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.19 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.057 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.013 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.008 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.1 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.011 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.019 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.057 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 4.3 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 2.9 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.013 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.008 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.011 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.019 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.008 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.008 g |
Other components (4)
| Water M | 48.9 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 2.7 g |
| Energy C | 1,044 kJ |
| Betaine M | 22.3 mg |
Other forms of CHICK-FIL-A
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHICK-FIL-A, Chick-n-Strips | 228 | 21.4 g | 10.4 g | 11.2 g |
| CHICK-FIL-A, hash browns | 301 | 3 g | 30.5 g | 18.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles | 250 | 16.3 g | 20.9 g | 11.2 g |
| Fast foods, hamburger, large, single patty, with condiments | 256 | 15.7 g | 22.1 g | 11.6 g |
| Quarter Pounder (McDonalds) | 256 | 15.7 g | 22.1 g | 11.6 g |
| Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain | 244 | 15.2 g | 22.2 g | 10.3 g |
| ARBY'S, roast beef sandwich, classic | 242 | 15.2 g | 22.2 g | 10.3 g |
| Club sandwich on white, with cheese | 241 | 15.8 g | 20.6 g | 10.4 g |
| Fish sandwich, NFS | 252 | 15.3 g | 22.8 g | 11 g |
| Fast foods, crispy chicken, bacon, and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise | 257 | 15.4 g | 22.6 g | 11.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in CHICK-FIL-A?
100 g of CHICK-FIL-A has 249 kcal. 1 sandwich (187 g): about 466 kcal.
Is CHICK-FIL-A high in protein?
CHICK-FIL-A contains 16.3 g of protein per 100 g (33% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 30.4 g in 1 sandwich (187 g). About 26% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fast foods, that is among the highest quarter (median 12.1 g).
How many carbs are in CHICK-FIL-A?
CHICK-FIL-A has 20.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.4 g of fiber and 3.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in CHICK-FIL-A?
CHICK-FIL-A contains 11.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.1 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does CHICK-FIL-A contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (48% DV), selenium (36% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (24% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (23% DV) and Vitamin B6 (23% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in CHICK-FIL-A?
100 g contains 753 mg of sodium, 33% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170790. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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