Chick-fil-A Nuggets nutrition by size
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sat. fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 count nuggets | 250 kcal | 27 g | 11 g | 11 g | 2.5 g | 1,210 mg |
| 12 count nuggets | 380 kcal | 40 g | 16 g | 17 g | 3.5 g | 1,820 mg |
| 30 count nuggets | 950 kcal | 100 g | 41 g | 43 g | 9 g | 4,550 mg |
| 8 count Grilled Nuggets | 130 kcal | 25 g | 1 g | 3 g | 0.5 g | 440 mg |
| 12 count Grilled Nuggets | 200 kcal | 38 g | 2 g | 4.5 g | 1 g | 660 mg |
Fiber 0 g and sugars 1 g per 8 nuggets. US recipes; the same item can differ in other countries.
What's in it
Chick-fil-A describes its nuggets as bite-sized pieces of boneless chicken breast, seasoned, freshly breaded and pressure cooked in refined peanut oil. Grilled Nuggets are a separate item: marinated chicken breast, grilled, with no breading.
Putting the numbers in context
- They're high in protein for the calories: 27 g in 8 nuggets, about 11 g per 100 kcal.
- Grilled Nuggets have about half the calories of breaded ones, with almost no carbs.
- Dipping sauces are extra and aren't included in these numbers. Chick-fil-A lists each sauce separately.
Making a Chick-fil-A Nuggets meal steadier
- The nuggets aren't the carb-heavy part: 8 have 11 g of carbs and 0 g of fiber, so the side decides the meal. Waffle Potato Fries (125 g, as Chick-fil-A lists them) add 420 kcal and 45 g of carbs. The Kale Crunch Side adds 4 g of fiber for 170 kcal, and a Fruit Cup 2 g for 70 kcal.
- Protein plus a fiber side, eaten first, is the combination studies point to. Fiber slows how fast a meal raises blood sugar,1 and in a small study of adults with type 2 diabetes, eating vegetables and protein before carbs led to a lower blood-sugar rise.2
- The Side Salad isn't automatically the light choice. As Chick-fil-A lists it, with dressing, it's 470 kcal and 42 g of fat, more than 8 nuggets.
- Grilled Nuggets cut the sodium most: 8 grilled have 130 kcal and 440 mg of sodium, against 250 kcal and 1,210 mg for 8 breaded.
- Take a short walk afterwards. In trials, breaking up sitting with short, light walks lowered blood sugar after meals compared with staying seated.3
General information, not medical advice. If you manage diabetes or another condition, follow your care team's guidance.
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Sources
Checked 25 October 2026. Restaurants change recipes and nutrition, so check the chain for the latest.
- Chick-fil-A: Nutrition & Allergens guide
- Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A Nuggets, nutrition information
- US FDA: Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts labels
Research behind the tips
- Jenkins DJ et al. Dietary fibres, fibre analogues, and glucose tolerance: importance of viscosity. BMJ 1978;1:1392–4
- Shukla AP et al. Food order has a significant impact on postprandial glucose and insulin levels. Diabetes Care 2015;38:e98–9
- Buffey AJ et al. The acute effects of interrupting prolonged sitting time with standing and light-intensity walking. Sports Med 2022;52:1765–87
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