High-Protein Chick-fil-A Orders, Ranked
By the MacroTray editorial team · Updated · Data: Chick-fil-A official Nutrition & Allergens page (US)
Protein targets are easier to hit when you know which orders actually deliver. Below, every Chick-fil-A meal in our data is ranked two ways: total protein, and protein per 100 calories, which shows how much protein you get for the calories you spend.
Key takeaways
- Most protein: 30 ct Chick-fil-A® Nuggets with 100g.
- Most protein per calorie: 30 ct Grilled Nuggets at 19.2g per 100 calories.
- Sauces, dressings and sugary drinks add calories without protein. Check them in the calculator.
Most protein per order
| # | Order | Protein | Cal | Net carbs | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 ct Chick-fil-A® Nuggets | 100g | 950 | 41g | 4,550mg |
| 2 | 30 ct Grilled Nuggets | 98g | 510 | 3g | 1,710mg |
| 3 | 10 ct Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips® | 96g | 1020 | 54g | 2,870mg |
| 4 | 10 ct Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Minis® | 49g | 910 | 97g | 2,640mg |
| 5 | 12 ct grilled nuggets + side saladcustom build | 44g | 670 | 12g | 1,360mg |
| 6 | Chick-fil-A Cool Wrap® | 43g | 660 | 18g | 1,420mg |
| 7 | Cobb Salad w/ Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips® | 43g | 810 | 26g | 1,750mg |
| 8 | Spicy Southwest Salad w/ Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips® | 43g | 880 | 34g | 1,710mg |
| 9 | Cobb Salad w/ Nuggets | 41g | 830 | 26g | 2,180mg |
| 10 | 12 ct Chick-fil-A® Nuggets | 40g | 380 | 16g | 1,820mg |
Most protein per calorie
Best for cutting or for staying within a calorie budget while still getting protein.
| # | Order | Protein / 100 cal | Protein | Cal | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 ct Grilled Nuggets | 19.2g | 98g | 510 | 11g |
| 2 | 12 ct Grilled Nuggets | 19.0g | 38g | 200 | 5g |
| 3 | 8 ct Chick-fil-A® Nuggets | 10.8g | 27g | 250 | 11g |
| 4 | Hash Brown Scramble Bowl w/ Grilled Filet - no hash browns | 10.7g | 29g | 270 | 16g |
| 5 | 12 ct Chick-fil-A® Nuggets | 10.5g | 40g | 380 | 17g |
| 6 | 30 ct Chick-fil-A® Nuggets | 10.5g | 100g | 950 | 43g |
| 7 | 4 ct Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips® | 9.5g | 39g | 410 | 19g |
| 8 | 2 ct Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips® | 9.5g | 19g | 200 | 9g |
| 9 | 10 ct Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips® | 9.4g | 96g | 1020 | 46g |
| 10 | 3 ct Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips® | 9.4g | 29g | 310 | 14g |
Tips
- Grilled or lean proteins usually beat fried versions on protein per calorie.
- Doubling the protein, where offered, is often the cheapest way to add protein without adding many carbs.
- Watch the sodium column: high-protein orders are often salty.
Frequently asked questions
What has the most protein at Chick-fil-A?
30 ct Chick-fil-A® Nuggets has the most protein in our ranking: 100g for 950 calories.
What is the leanest high-protein order at Chick-fil-A?
30 ct Grilled Nuggets gives the most protein per calorie: 19.2g of protein per 100 calories (98g total).
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